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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the dealership has an unusually large inventory of pre-owned vehicles
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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
offers an informative inventory of everything that is known about the virus at this time
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as in to list
to make a list of
would you inventory the supplies in the back room?
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Recent Examples of inventory
Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Sensors detect disruptions—delays, temperature shifts or inventory gaps—and AI agents trigger actions like rerouting shipments or switching suppliers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Inheritances are contributing almost as much to inventory as new home construction.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
His essay consisted of an inventory of the trout he’d caught on a trip with his grandfather.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Sensors detect disruptions—delays, temperature shifts or inventory gaps—and AI agents trigger actions like rerouting shipments or switching suppliers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
By July 1, the agency has to create tools to allow municipalities to inventory their developable land.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Inheritances are contributing almost as much to inventory as new home construction.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory
Noun
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Russia has targeted Ukraine‘s power supplies and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks on oil facilities inside Russia this year, sometimes resulting in casualties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Bottled water was never in short supply during my stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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That meeting will also include the release of the next summary of economic projections.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The chip also came with an ownership agreement that required signees to list their Social Security number, gas credit card number, and astrological sign.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Tracy praised Kahnle’s work ethic and his willingness to expand his repertoire at this stage of his career, saying he’s been working on throwing his fastball more since joining the Red Sox along with other alternatives to help keep opposing batters off his changeup.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The vocal repertoire consisted of at least seven different squeak types.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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So ignore the full outline and focus instead on the Keystone — a neat, four-star rectangle high in the southeastern sky on June evenings.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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Soon, the outline of the Milky Way could be seen by the naked eye.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Over at the spa, there's a 14-meter pool, and a host of treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Each day, highlights include visits to remote jungles, snorkeling, swimming in natural crystal-clear pools, visiting historical sites like the ruins of Uaxactún, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Noun
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With these gestures, Kokopeli pointed to technological manipulation, appropriation, and seriality as stock techniques drawn from the repertoire of contemporary art in the interest of efficient production.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The owner, Tom Furrier, was retiring after 45 years, closing up shop, and selling off the last of his stock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Inventory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventory. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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