as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Driver’s ex-cop knows the codes of cutting deals with the Russian mob; Teller’s engineer is the square who can’t grasp how doing things the right way just makes the situation worse.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
That’s where things start to feel completely disconnected from reality.
—Payton Herres, STAT, 19 May 2026
The model never does any of these things.
—Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
That said, Richie isn’t afraid to switch things up.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Driver’s ex-cop knows the codes of cutting deals with the Russian mob; Teller’s engineer is the square who can’t grasp how doing things the right way just makes the situation worse.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
That’s where things start to feel completely disconnected from reality.
—Payton Herres, STAT, 19 May 2026
The model never does any of these things.
—Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
That said, Richie isn’t afraid to switch things up.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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But a return to tip-top command – often what eludes a Tommy John patient the most – and stuff will require patience.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Costa Rica’s Deep Sea Costa Rica’s biodiversity is the stuff of nature documentaries, but most travelers only ever see one slice of it at a time.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said Altoona officials sought the warrant to facilitate the transfer of Mangione’s belongings to New York investigators, not to authorize the search of his possessions.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Ellis used a firearm to threaten victims and steal jewelry and other belongings, including family heirlooms and wedding rings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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The Aces missed a couple of three-pointers and a free throw on their final possessions while Dearica Hamby and Plum sealed the win with two free throws each.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The Mercury's Kahleah Copper hit a 3-pointer on the next possession, cutting their deficit to a point.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
Noun
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As the play died down, a female fan decked out in White Sox gear reportedly began mercilessly heckling the 24-year-old outfielder.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Treat clothing and other gear with products that contain permethrin to repel ticks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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