as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Doing those things obviously helps my golf game, as well.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Remember, honest conversations can fix a lot, but everyone has to want to fix things in the first place.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The bullpen’s progress has made things easier on Roberts.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Expected to take a backseat to Detroit and Green Bay in a transition year, Minnesota is in the thick of things with a 13-2 record.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Doing those things obviously helps my golf game, as well.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Remember, honest conversations can fix a lot, but everyone has to want to fix things in the first place.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The bullpen’s progress has made things easier on Roberts.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Expected to take a backseat to Detroit and Green Bay in a transition year, Minnesota is in the thick of things with a 13-2 record.
—Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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Or more appropriately, the stuff of Marvel Comics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over the last couple of weeks, hundreds of boxes with Andrew’s belongings have been delivered, the outlet reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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And a firefighter who was charged with brutally attacking a woman in a road rage incident in 2019, then got probation and now faces two more felony charges for allegedly urinating on a female co-worker’s belongings.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With 33 seconds remaining, after scoring five straight points and in possession of the ball, the Warriors used Curry’s gravity to draw defenders out of the paint, giving Gary Payton II enough space to catch a pass from Draymond Green and put in a layup for a 116-115 lead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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One 16-year-old male was charged with delinquent unlawful possession of a firearm, large capacity feeding device and ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm and is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Polis directed OEDIT and state agencies to analyze the effects of tariffs across key industries, finding widespread cost increases, planning challenges, and market disruptions for Colorado businesses.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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EaTi One comes in a reusable pouch made of sturdy plastic, protecting your gear from scratches and cuts.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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The primary threats to the species include entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes — two dangers that are especially deadly for the youngest members of the population.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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