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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the dealership has an unusually large inventory of pre-owned vehicles
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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
offers an informative inventory of everything that is known about the virus at this time
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as in to list
to make a list of
would you inventory the supplies in the back room?
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Recent Examples of inventory
Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Higher packaging costs may drive up food prices in two to four months as companies work through existing inventory, Penfield said.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The brief hearing should include testimony from an Altoona police officer about the department’s procedures for securing, safeguarding and inventorying the personal property of a person arrested in a public place, the judge said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In addition to carrying her own creations in the 800-square-foot storefront, Wolfer’s inventory includes handmade quilts, greeting cards, oyster shell ornaments and photography on display.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Higher packaging costs may drive up food prices in two to four months as companies work through existing inventory, Penfield said.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Barrett said both the FBI and Clerk of Courts Che' Alexander were filming the process of inventorying the boxes for chain-of-custody purposes.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The brief hearing should include testimony from an Altoona police officer about the department’s procedures for securing, safeguarding and inventorying the personal property of a person arrested in a public place, the judge said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained oil supplies, driving up transportation costs for a range of industries.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years on Tuesday, according to data from GasBuddy, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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A student who had asked AI for a chapter summary instead of reading the chapter might get the broad strokes, but there is a strong chance that the one specific detail the quiz will ask about did not make it into the summary, Buck said.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.—
Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Per 247Sports, the Golden Eagles star is listed as a top-15 running back in the nation.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, March 30 Augusta National Golf Club updated the field for the Masters and Woods remained as listed in the field.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Not only are the double spinner wheels multi-directional, but they’re designed to roll exceptionally quietly, adding another layer of sophistication to your airport repertoire.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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And then in 1844 came Robert Chambers’s best-selling proto-Darwinist Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation, which sketched a plausible outline of biological evolution.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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After missing multiple deadlines set by federal officials in recent months to, at least, create outlines of an agreement, the two sides are hiring more lawyers in case the dispute goes to court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The space boasts a heated pool, spa and pool house, while impressive indoor amenities include a gym, home theater and calming views of the surrounding greenery.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were volatile in early trading on Tuesday and were on course to round-off their worst monthly performance in six years, as uncertainty over the trajectory of the Iran war lingers.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The best use of a financial adviser to help with investments is not in stock picking or market timing — but in deciding what percentage of your assets should be invested in stocks.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Inventory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventory. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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