as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
Nine Miami players total were listed on the report, none of whom have factored into things for the team this season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Longtime Pegram resident Amber Dorton Covington says a friend tipped her off about the movie’s connection to her hometown, though few things in the film reminded her of home.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Those boys, in theory, enjoy turning lights on and off and knocking things off the wall.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The first reports about Kidman and Urban only spoke of a separation and focused on the couple’s desire to work things out during the holidays.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
There were several things which became narratives in retrospect.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
Nine Miami players total were listed on the report, none of whom have factored into things for the team this season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Longtime Pegram resident Amber Dorton Covington says a friend tipped her off about the movie’s connection to her hometown, though few things in the film reminded her of home.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Those boys, in theory, enjoy turning lights on and off and knocking things off the wall.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The first reports about Kidman and Urban only spoke of a separation and focused on the couple’s desire to work things out during the holidays.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
There were several things which became narratives in retrospect.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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But don’t fret, there’s good stuff too, like Jacory Croskey-Merritt saving the day.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But, man, there was plenty of weird stuff in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The spaces are smaller, with lower benches, and the older players, flitting between dressing rooms for U14s and U12s, have had to take their belongings home each day rather than leave them in lockers due to the carousel of teams moving in and out.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Was there an auction for Ed Gein's belongings after he was arrested?—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The service up to them has been lacking in quality, but finding a way to retain possession would be helpful.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That matters when a game is decided by one possession.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the most compelling evidence of the therapy’s potential lies in its long-term therapeutic effects.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the two-day event, the best Amazon Prime Day deals for parents will include huge discounts on everything from cute fall fashion and kids’ toys to baby gear, tech, home goods, and more, starting at $4.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Just about everything can be tweaked, even down to grenades and non-lethal gear, creating an endless stream of upgrades and rewards that can be obtained through busy work.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They can be seen knocking over display cases, smashing glass and stuffing goods for sale into large black garbage bags.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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