1
as in thing
a separate part in a list, account, or series
they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal
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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
our next item is about the blizzard blanketing the East Coast
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Recent Examples of item
The items are now with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for identification, the post says.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Parents plan to spend an average of $570 per child this year—so shopping early and considering secondhand or store-brand items can make a big difference.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 July 2025
Rather than making items one at a time, develop systems for creating multiple products efficiently.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The following items are needed: a copy of Social Security number; copy of photo identification, such as a driver’s license; proof of current or previous address; documents that verify proof of ownership, such as tax return, original check, or utility bill; and a signature on the claim form.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Parents plan to spend an average of $570 per child this year—so shopping early and considering secondhand or store-brand items can make a big difference.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 July 2025
Rather than making items one at a time, develop systems for creating multiple products efficiently.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The following items are needed: a copy of Social Security number; copy of photo identification, such as a driver’s license; proof of current or previous address; documents that verify proof of ownership, such as tax return, original check, or utility bill; and a signature on the claim form.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
Noun
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Arizona's dynamic food and dining scene was recently in the national spotlight when Food Network released a list of the best things to eat in the state as part of their United Plates of America series.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Baseball Prospectus: Dropping three straight games to the Blue Jays is one thing; three straight to the Pirates is a whole other cause for worry.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The Army declined to release information about Brown’s mental health history citing policy and privacy constraints.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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That could mean the files contain information or allegations dealing with third parties who have never been charged with a crime.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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The silken ice creams, in flavors of rosewater-saffron and Kurdish coffee, are the stuff of dreams.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Because a lot of things on reality TV are made-up situations and scenarios to provoke reactions and all of that stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald offered more details, stating that Phillips attempted to jog following the injury, but was in too much discomfort.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Full of sophisticated details—custom furnishings and cabinetry, swaths of unique and rare marble, and handcrafted moldings—the home, which Baimakhan describes as a modern chalet, balances old-world refinement with contemporary usability.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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Any more info would spoil a twisty, richly visual tale, yet Pacino is upfront that the film’s claustrophobic feelings were a result of feeling creatively restless during COVID.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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The cast has yet to be announced, so make sure to check back in with us over the next few months for more info.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 July 2025
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There’s certainly something cathartic about Max’s anger, even if the particulars are more gruesome than most of us could stomach.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
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Starting next week, lawmakers will be on the Hill for four weeks in a row as GOP committees meet to hash out the particulars of their tax cut and spending bill.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Little Dream's cake also featured some butterfly detailing, as seen on Khloé's story.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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His story hit just as Pastel QAnon — a softer, Instagram-friendly offshoot of the movement — was flourishing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Between historical buildings, replica buildings, and museum exhibits, there are dozens of access points into the past at Manatee Village Historical Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Americans age 60 and older have lost more than $745 million to scams in the first three months of 2025, nearly $200 million more than at the same point last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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