as in stuff
transportable items that one owns
gather your things and get out
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Recent Examples of things
Fact-check things on social media before reposting them, using sources that provide links to original documents.
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Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Few things are more elemental than food.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Don’t be a piece of garbage human being and things will be OK.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
These things might have seemed intimidatingly complex, but asking a few thoughtful questions could make a huge difference.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
These things are done within three years, and sometimes sooner.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Few things are more elemental than food.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Don’t be a piece of garbage human being and things will be OK.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
These things might have seemed intimidatingly complex, but asking a few thoughtful questions could make a huge difference.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
These things are done within three years, and sometimes sooner.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
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But nothing could have prepared viewers for the movie's ending, as an unfinished screenplay became the stuff of nightmares — literally and figuratively.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The way it's organized, the amount of words on a recipe website - all of that is there because people believe that the Google search algorithm will favor that stuff.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Documents ranged from official descriptions of the cotton experiment led by engineer Eduardo Chávez on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border to inventories listing of the belongings carried by deportees returning to Mexico.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Deep pockets on either side offer ample space to hold your belongings, and the super-stretchy, soft fabric will become a favorite for maintaining full-day comfort.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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City had 61 per cent possession and their passing accuracy in the final third was 84 per cent before the break compared to Liverpool’s dismal 43 per cent.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The control does not have to be an arrest or physical possession of a person.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the effects of the federal cuts expected to be felt across the state, other California counties have already started to look to consumers to replenish government coffers.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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You're likely caught up in what is commonly known in Central Texas as cedar fever, or feeling the effects of high concentrations of Ashe juniper pollen in the air.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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White was spotted on his Instagram account wearing Patriots gear while attending Super Bowl LX.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Freezer operations typically require specialized protective gear, shorter shifts, and strict exposure limits, all of which drive higher labor costs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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