things

plural of thing

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Recent Examples of things Below, a look at five things to do now to avoid vitamin D deficiency this winter and beyond. Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 This service will help companies manage and secure internet of things and operational technology devices, reported The Fast Mode. Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Do the wonders of the natural world draw you closer to all things green? Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls. Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Young players don’t get dealt if things are going according to plan. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024 But things went off the rails to a degree in the West finals against Dallas. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024 Put your energy into making things happen instead of talking about your dreams. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for things
Noun
  • Comments There was a lot of flat-out amazing stuff on Survivor 47’'s penultimate episode.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Lauren Goode: Total Nextdoor vibes or stuff about relationship drama, really messy situations.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on weapons charges and was said to be in possession of a gun similar to the one used in the shooting.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from Maryland is facing several other charges, including forgery and criminal possession of a weapon.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Greene shared a video showing an officer in protective gear outside her home during the investigation.
    Hanna Park, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Approximately 36 hours after Pollard was initially reported missing, officials switched gears in the search and rescue efforts due to safety concerns — and on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Limani said that their work had turned into a recovery effort.
    David Chiu, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Things.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/things. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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