things

noun

plural of thing
as in stuff
transportable items that one owns gather your things and get out

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Recent Examples of things As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026 Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026 Washington is back into the swing of things after missing the first five games. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 Making her debut at the annual Los Angeles event to fundraise for the museum, the beauty mogul joined a starry crowd embracing all things glitzy and gloriously extravagant. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026 And so those two things are going to bring affordability back in play. — NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026 There are a very small number of people who go on to do truly great things, and a very small number who go on to need support throughout their lives, and the vast majority of us are going to end up clustered in the middle. — Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026 But getting through the season and earning another one are two different things. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 Laura Lentner, another Oro Valley resident, allowed as how Ciscomani has done some good things. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
  1. stuff
  2. belongings
  3. possession
  4. effects
  5. gear
Noun
  • First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • The Juliette Bucket Bag features a durable pebbled leather exterior and a spacious interior that accommodates essentials like a phone, wallet, sunglasses, and a tablet, while a magnetic closure keeps belongings secure.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Fyy Electronic Organizer solves that with multiple mesh pockets that have space for everything from power banks to earbuds, and boasts a water-resistant exterior that adds an extra layer of protection for your belongings.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of belongings
Noun
  • Part of that mission is consolidating as many of the princess’ possessions as possible.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • June 21 – July 22 An old possession could have something new to offer you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of possession
Noun
  • Following a community meeting attended by more than 200 Laramie County residents, Google and its partners are establishing a Community Council to address concerns about the effects of data center expansion on Cheyenne and surrounding communities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Expensive diesel can have wide-ranging economic effects, including on consumer prices, since the trucking industry and many farmers use the fuel to produce and transport goods.
    — DAVID McHUGH, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • The post also included photos of a table filled with bouquets gifted to Jenner for her birthday and a shot of her in riding gear on a horse on the beach.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And while Dieffenbach has not turned the ball over across the past two weeks, Chesney said the quarterback failed to pull the trigger on throws that could have opened up the offense and allowed the running game to hit another gear.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gear

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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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