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Recent Examples of thrift shop
Mattresses and Box Springs Mattresses are a common source of thrift shop confusion.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The thrift shop is part of the efforts of Expansion International, a Christian nonprofit that has been in the Treasure Valley since 2008, to improve economic development in Kenya through education programs and more.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
Buy used: Consignment stores and thrift shops are great places to find low-cost clothing.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
From thrift shop finds to business growing pains At age 13, Vesler combed through racks of clothing at thrift shops in Columbus, looking for the thrill of unearthing a cool, vintage sports jersey or T-shirt.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 31 July 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The thrift shop is part of the efforts of Expansion International, a Christian nonprofit that has been in the Treasure Valley since 2008, to improve economic development in Kenya through education programs and more.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
Buy used: Consignment stores and thrift shops are great places to find low-cost clothing.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
From thrift shop finds to business growing pains At age 13, Vesler combed through racks of clothing at thrift shops in Columbus, looking for the thrill of unearthing a cool, vintage sports jersey or T-shirt.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift shop
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Another department store that appears to be staging a comeback is Nordstrom, which went private this summer to revitalize its business outside of Wall Street’s glare.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in protest, with some streaming inside the department store as others were escorted out by security guards.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The honeycomb mirror over the fireplace was an inexpensive purchase from a chain store.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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The new buildings were branded by banks, insurance companies, and chain stores.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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For those that live in the neighborhood, offerings at the Metropolitan Bar and Kitchen’s variety store are convenient for those looking to stop in for pizza and beer, wine and other items.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Discount stores remain the most popular type of retailer for 62 percent of back-to-school shoppers, followed by Amazon, 56 percent, and dollar and variety stores, 42 percent.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Soon afterward, cheap paperback classics could be found everywhere from newsstands to dime stores.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Salem, circa 1955: Before the opening of Walmart, many small-town main streets were home to a Ben Franklin dime store, one of which was under the franchise that gave Sam Walton his start in Newport, 1945.—
Ray Hanley,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Oct. 2024
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Steve Horowitz, a partner in the boutique investment bank Inner Circle Sports, reminds anyone interested in the sports game to keep their head.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Housed in an early 20th-century former bank at 469 North Canon Drive, the boutique preserves its original architectural detailing, arches and columns, lending itself to Casablanca’s signature design DNA.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift%20shop. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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