as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.
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Amy Wallace, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
If the Trojans had Rodney Rice, maybe things would have gone differently in his second season.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
So things have to be going well.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
You’re allowed to move fast, but try not to break things along the way!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
How much have things changed since Sarkisian’s first day on the job?
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Other technology companies doing interesting things in life sciences [find it] very hard to raise money right now.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
That just doesn’t feel like enough to fix things in Waco.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Amy Wallace, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
If the Trojans had Rodney Rice, maybe things would have gone differently in his second season.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
So things have to be going well.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
You’re allowed to move fast, but try not to break things along the way!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
How much have things changed since Sarkisian’s first day on the job?
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Other technology companies doing interesting things in life sciences [find it] very hard to raise money right now.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
That just doesn’t feel like enough to fix things in Waco.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the recent craft barbecue revival, cooks first mastered their meat-smoking methods then turned to the stuff served alongside.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Simply load up your car with your belongings and let Amtrak do the hard part lifting.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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To think of an unhoused person’s meager belongings ending up in a dumpster!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spurs were set up in a 5-3-2 formation out of possession, but looked vulnerable defensively throughout.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The two connected on another pick-and-roll play a few possessions later as Edmonds put TCU ahead 30-23 with a layup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Linder, a former teacher, doesn't work anymore due to a host of medical issues — including treatment for a brain tumor and its effects, and Parkinsonism, a neurological disorder that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The event will enable children ages 9-12 to explore optical illusions by experimenting with magnifying glasses and mirrors to bend light, create effects and use Oculus Quest VR headsets to brew potions, mix chemistry compounds and conjure creations.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s perfectly satisfying for the lizard brain, but the attentive listener may long for the occasional act two to lift Evaporator out of its honeyed electronic stupor and toss a touch of sand in the gears.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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For me, skiing is more about effort than fun—schlepping gear, attempting to not freeze, talking myself down from a fear of heights.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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