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
Aluminum Foil Sheets The Dollar Tree sells aluminum foil, parchment paper, and plastic cling wrap, but my favorite kitchen item is their pre-cut aluminum foil sheets.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Investigators later obtained a search warrant for the property and seized a number of items.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Kemp told police his car had been broken into and several items were stolen.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
The lovebirds also shared a few items and split before the check came, letting security take care of the bill, the gossip outlet adds.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Investigators later obtained a search warrant for the property and seized a number of items.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Kemp told police his car had been broken into and several items were stolen.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
The lovebirds also shared a few items and split before the check came, letting security take care of the bill, the gossip outlet adds.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
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Real Madrid is closing in on Argentina’s next big thing As reported by various outlets, Real Madrid is closing in on Mastantuono after sending a delegation to Buenos Aires last week.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sick to death of being poor, Lucy ended things with John.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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And so Russia’s information mills seem to be glitching out.—
Andrew Ryvkin,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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For more information on Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s preserves and their current and future accessibility features, visit OpenSpaceAuthority.org/accessibility.—
Anne Ferguson,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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And the ability to miss bats and throw quality stuff that was just so much better than everybody else’s stuff at that time.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Make Bezos send wet places salad spinners to dry out stuff.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Updated June 15 with more details of the new software.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The agency told the U.N. Security Council at the time that Iranian authorities had reported attacks on Isfahan and to Fordow but could not provide further details.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Tour info Songwriters Hall of Fame Correspondent Martha Teichner meets a Lightwire Theater creature.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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For full details on which games and accessories are compatible, Nintendo has all the info on their website.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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On the heels of Kris disclosing the name of her surgeon, Kylie took to TikTok announcing the particulars of her most recent breast augmentation.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
4 June 2025
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While the particulars of the deal weren’t released, the organization is breathing a sign of relief that Stafford remains on board.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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There are honestly a number of pretty good performances this season (Ivanek is consistently entertaining) but they’re all dragged down by a terrible script and a story that keeps going nowhere fast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In many ways, Paramount became the starting point for the escalating federal response that has brought the National Guard.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Perhaps a point in their favour is the beautiful and modern football Alonso is expected to pursue.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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