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Recent Examples of commodities
In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Its closure has sent prices for the commodities skyrocketing.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
And as with oil, these commodities are traded, and priced, based on global supply and demand.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The key to Peru's success comes from the commodities space, namely gold and copper, as investors aim to capitalize on the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and hedge against rising geopolitical risks.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Current congressional and White House financial disclosure guidance does give detailed instructions on how members, officials, their staffs and family should report gains from stocks, cryptocurrencies, bonds, commodities futures and other non-exempt securities.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Since the war began, Iran has mined the strait, fired on ships, choked off traffic, and caused the price of oil and other commodities to soar.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Amena Bakr is the Head of Middle East Energy & OPEC+ research at Kpler, an independent global commodities trade intelligence company.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The bill that many Republicans are backing over stronger proposals is so fraught with loopholes that lawmakers can still profit from insider information so long as the profits are rolled into another vehicle such as bonds, commodities, crypto, or mutual funds.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Kenny Choi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Its closure has sent prices for the commodities skyrocketing.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
And as with oil, these commodities are traded, and priced, based on global supply and demand.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The key to Peru's success comes from the commodities space, namely gold and copper, as investors aim to capitalize on the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and hedge against rising geopolitical risks.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Current congressional and White House financial disclosure guidance does give detailed instructions on how members, officials, their staffs and family should report gains from stocks, cryptocurrencies, bonds, commodities futures and other non-exempt securities.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Since the war began, Iran has mined the strait, fired on ships, choked off traffic, and caused the price of oil and other commodities to soar.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Amena Bakr is the Head of Middle East Energy & OPEC+ research at Kpler, an independent global commodities trade intelligence company.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The bill that many Republicans are backing over stronger proposals is so fraught with loopholes that lawmakers can still profit from insider information so long as the profits are rolled into another vehicle such as bonds, commodities, crypto, or mutual funds.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodities
Noun
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There are deals at nine of the center’s restaurants, plus opportunities for diners who take advantage of those promotions to win gift cards, merchandise and more.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Vendors fought to keep the rain off their national jerseys and merchandise.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fuel surcharges will also rise — as shipping companies aim to pass along higher costs to their customers, ultimately making goods more expensive.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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All the hallmarks of an economic collapse are there, including the gradual shutdown and deterioration of public services, shortages of basic goods, and major rises in the cost of living.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commodities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodities. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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