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as in merchandise
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
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as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
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Recent Examples of goods
In a matter of a few years this former peddler had opened a store upriver in Donaldsonville, first in his house and then in the town square, and was advertising goods for sale that came from as far away as Cincinnati and New York.
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Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Experts say gas price hikes infuriate Americans more than most other goods.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Much of the 68-year-old billionaire’s wealth is derived from his holdings in Henkel AG, the multinational consumer-goods and chemical company his grandfather established in 1876.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling below for fashion deals, home goods, and more from $22.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
There was no electricity, no cash economy and few outside goods.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran's attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and its tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas transits in peacetime, have roiled stock markets, sent oil prices skyrocketing and threatened to raise the cost of many basic goods, including food.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
The United Nations says this is the most significant supply chain disruption since COVID, with up to a 20% cost increase on shipments and delays as goods are rerouted.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The canal’s prolonged closure caused the price of oil, tea and other commodities to spike for European consumers, who depended on the shipping shortcut for goods from Asia.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Experts say gas price hikes infuriate Americans more than most other goods.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Much of the 68-year-old billionaire’s wealth is derived from his holdings in Henkel AG, the multinational consumer-goods and chemical company his grandfather established in 1876.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling below for fashion deals, home goods, and more from $22.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
There was no electricity, no cash economy and few outside goods.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran's attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and its tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas transits in peacetime, have roiled stock markets, sent oil prices skyrocketing and threatened to raise the cost of many basic goods, including food.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
The United Nations says this is the most significant supply chain disruption since COVID, with up to a 20% cost increase on shipments and delays as goods are rerouted.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The canal’s prolonged closure caused the price of oil, tea and other commodities to spike for European consumers, who depended on the shipping shortcut for goods from Asia.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
Noun
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The total merchandise added up to $1,726, according to BPD.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The real store now sells merchandise, and also includes a condolence book dedicated to O’Hara.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2026
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There is no single qualification standard.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Information about incentive programs, free design services, classes and qualifications is available through Aurora Water.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis have previously attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea to disrupt the flow of oil, gas and other commodities through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Or more appropriately, the stuff of Marvel Comics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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With 33 seconds remaining, after scoring five straight points and in possession of the ball, the Warriors used Curry’s gravity to draw defenders out of the paint, giving Gary Payton II enough space to catch a pass from Draymond Green and put in a layup for a 116-115 lead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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One 16-year-old male was charged with delinquent unlawful possession of a firearm, large capacity feeding device and ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm and is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crews set fire to trees, grease and various other objects to try out the capabilities.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyson Eckert, the fourteen-year-old, lectured about character, competence, confidence, capability, credibility, competitiveness, and courage.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With its solid wood construction and rich espresso finish, this unit can support your belongings on its three sturdy shelves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The situation escalated when one member of the group used profanity while gathering their belongings.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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