things

plural of thing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of things The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take. Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable. Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Expected to take a backseat to Detroit and Green Bay in a transition year, Minnesota is in the thick of things with a 13-2 record. Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Here are few things fantasy managers should keep an eye on heading into 2025. Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 As with all things Jets-related, expect a circus. Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 Generous means many things — listening, including or being kind to people. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024 But now things are getting even more messy. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
  • He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • But extraterrestrial enthusiasts should know that this movie is about 90 percent dad stuff, and only 10 percent aliens.
    Katie Rife, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Farmers Insurance has started making payments for furniture, clothes and other possessions.
    Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
  • One individual was later arrested, and is now facing two charges: trespassing and possession of methamphetamines.
    Abe Aboraya, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Yes, the gear is a bit pricey — a 34-ounce clear plastic water bottle sells for $28 while a soft cooler than can keep 24 cans of beer or soda cold is $250.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The rear Shimano gears are more suitable for street riding and lack an appropriate granny gear for serious climbing, but the powerful motor does make up for that for the most part.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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