as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
That changes things up for Diabate.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
That money is supposed to be deployed for things like the construction of affordable or workforce housing, rehabilitation of existing housing, and down payment assistance for homebuyers.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Part of Wiggins' plan to build on A&M's success last season is making things easier for his young quarterback.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Good things are happening to Venezuela lately!
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s a war and all these other things going on.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 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, 17 Mar. 2026
Check out three things to know about the Stars’ matchup with rival Colorado, including the huge implications for both the Central Division and the Presidents’ Trophy.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
That money is supposed to be deployed for things like the construction of affordable or workforce housing, rehabilitation of existing housing, and down payment assistance for homebuyers.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Part of Wiggins' plan to build on A&M's success last season is making things easier for his young quarterback.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Good things are happening to Venezuela lately!
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s a war and all these other things going on.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 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, 17 Mar. 2026
Check out three things to know about the Stars’ matchup with rival Colorado, including the huge implications for both the Central Division and the Presidents’ Trophy.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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From tearing stuff in my knee, to being a starter.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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People love to scoff at this sort of high-concept culinary stuff.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Angel City won the possession battle (60-40 percent) and limited Chicago to just two shots on goal.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The man who shot the gun is being booked for possession of a firearm by an ineligible person.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The task force will study drought conditions statewide and report on their effects on farmers, cities, and other areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sun, wind, noise, boat vibration and motion can intensify the effects of alcohol and drugs which can quickly impair coordination, judgment and reaction time.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last year, a 15-year-old boy was arrested in the Bronx after showing up to school with a backpack full of MTA gear and credentials, including multiple transit walkie-talkies, train keys and other tools.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The company has not responded to CBS Colorado about the allegations of not supplying sufficient safety gear to employees.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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