1
as in merchandise
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
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2
as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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3
as in things
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
Noun
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The challenge in the music industry is that for most artists, streaming is the gateway to brand-building, which then enables monetization through ticketing, merchandise, brand deals, and subscriptions.—
Kristin Westcott Grant,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025 -
Residents visited tables to learn about local community organizations and receive free merchandise and raffle tickets.—
Angelica Edwards,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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As a sales leader, insist on rigorous qualification and don’t accept guesswork from your team.—
Julie Thomas,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Important Notes for Patients - Always verify the clinic’s medical license and the surgeon’s qualifications.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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But now things are getting even more messy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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In short, doctors have become commodities.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The dynamic asset allocation helps adapt to changing inflation trends and economic conditions, and the exposure to commodities offers direct protection to rising input costs which can drive inflation higher.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The 2024 awards season started so promisingly for Netflix but descended into the stuff of studio nightmare.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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This was historically bad stuff from the Carolina front last season.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Awol Vision projector also boasts a high contrast ratio, weighs a bit less than many 4K projectors, and has built-in 3D capability.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Included in Truist’s new branch plans announced Wednesday are plans to renovate over 300 existing ones, enhancing digital capabilities and hiring more advisors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Emery did not compensate for the absence of a traditional winger by deploying a wing-back system in possession, pushing Cash higher to provide width and rolling Boubacar Kamara into the right centre-back space.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Before the bodies were discovered, he was arrested while in possession of documents belonging to one of the victims.—
Philippe Cordier,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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This one-day summer party honoring sandwiches is organized by sandwich guru Parisi, along with Will McDowell and Bekah Galang – all with expertise in restaurant and food community organizing.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Teachers will still need deep subject expertise, but their value will be in applying that knowledge alongside data feedback from AI systems.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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