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 The service Casually buttoned-up and (like many other things at this property) classic New York, with concierge and servers always ready to lend a hand—but without fussing over anything. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 Is this the same Panthea who hates anyone fake or putting things on? — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, two home run props stand out from the pack today as get-right opportunities to turn things around. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 More troubling were the voices that commanded her to do things to harm her body. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Just in case things are finally cooling off a little, the restaurant will celebrate its grand opening this Friday. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
  1. stuff
  2. belongings
  3. possession
  4. effects
  5. gear
Noun
  • Ryan, who made four major-league starts in 2024, has the stuff to compete in the majors, but health has kept him from another call-up.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • One industry consultant believes news shows ought to embrace such stuff — and with more speed.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • The group later went to a hotel, where Gutierrez Molina and his coworker were allegedly drugged before their belongings were stolen and their financial accounts were accessed, the outlet reported.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Several volunteers spent Tuesday morning helping residents pack their belongings and relocate.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of belongings
Noun
  • Mayor Shiro Suzuki said that while some countries argue the possession of nuclear weapons helps deter potential attackers, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had demonstrated that humans can cross the line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • His co-conspirator, San Francisco resident Micah-Luc Almeida, 47, was sentenced to three years in federal prison after being charged with possession with intent to distribute MDA.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of possession
Noun
  • The authors called the safety profile acceptable while noting more work will be done to hone the vaccine's safety-efficacy balance — vaccines often have a tradeoff of more side-effects with a higher dose for a stronger efficacy.
    — Joseph Kim, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The letter was sent several days after the NPS released a preliminary assessment that found the arch could have significant adverse effects on the historic structures around it.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • One such is Japan’s Santec Holdings, a maker of optical testing gear much in demand in AI data centers that use fiber-optic cables to transmit vast quantities of data.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Some workers were trapped in labs in protective gear without cell phones or any other way to get information.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gear

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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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