things

plural of thing

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Recent Examples of things 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 And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere. Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 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 Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026 How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Let’s cool things down with a chilling (and chilly) new horror offering from the good folks at Netflix, this one all about a freaky child-killer and the two men hellbent on bringing him down. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 Shield said Cervera benefits from both a milder political climate on the dais and his willingness to talk to parents to resolve day-to-day issues that may seem small in the grand scheme of things. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
  • When the Phillies did land a punch, Sheehan’s stuff usually ticked up.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The crux of my live act prior to doing anything online was musical-comedy stuff.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • The five internal pockets keep all of my belongings organized and easy to access on the plane.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Schmidt then took Pambianchi's belongings and placed them in the bathtub, where the water destroyed many of her items.
    Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Coming off a 4-0 loss to Orlando City on Wednesday to restart their MLS season after a two-month World Cup break, the Quakes dominated possession and outshot the Galaxy 19-9.
    Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
  • Dyer was in possession of money stolen from the bank, and is being held in the City of Denton jail, police said.
    Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Arguably one of the worst cause-and-effects of the defense being so bad in 2025 was not being able to see the full potential of 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The marketplace features all sorts of goods — clothes, books, cosmetics, toys, appliances, household items, sports gear and much more.
    Dasha Litvinova, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Over 35,000 are present in Cooperstown, NY to witness the ceremony, and Dominican flags and Boston Red Sox gear, in honor of Ortiz, are well in evidence in the crowd.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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