as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
With Marlon Wayans leading as his hero, Isaiah White, a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, things take a dark turn and push the athlete to his limits.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, it’s mostly filled with people saying broadly nice things about him that don’t reveal much.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
There were a couple of other things in there, but most striking were anatomical models.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
After all, people have been reading physical books or newspapers while on the toilet for as long as those things have existed.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Keeping in mind all the different things that affect a child's health is critical for pediatricians who treat obesity, according to Crimmins.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
Welcome to Path to Playoff, the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
With Marlon Wayans leading as his hero, Isaiah White, a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, things take a dark turn and push the athlete to his limits.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, it’s mostly filled with people saying broadly nice things about him that don’t reveal much.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
There were a couple of other things in there, but most striking were anatomical models.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
After all, people have been reading physical books or newspapers while on the toilet for as long as those things have existed.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Keeping in mind all the different things that affect a child's health is critical for pediatricians who treat obesity, according to Crimmins.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
Welcome to Path to Playoff, the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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Birthday or not, Lakshmi is known for strutting her stuff.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And not because of my own past history with any kind of addictive stuff at all.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Posters on Reddit and TikTok have also reported homelessness, job loss, rehab stints, debt, seizures, panic attacks, physical harm, hospitalization and selling of expensive belongings to afford more of the tonic.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Never lose your wallet, keys, suitcase, or even your pet again with this Apple AirTag that helps shoppers keep track of their belongings.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 33,000 documents provided by the DOJ to Congress is just a fraction of the files the Department of Justice has in its possession.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Court records show that a majority of Stevenson's arrests are related to the unlawful possession of a firearm or narcotics.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The row over the rebate may have other unwanted side-effects.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The brand produces T-shirts, outerwear, technical bottoms, performance apparel, jiu-jitsu gear, footwear, accessories and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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In 2009, the couple were among other celebs who invested in the Miami Dolphins and showed off their custom gear.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Less than a dollar separated the cost of a store-brand basket of goods at Walmart and Meijer.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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