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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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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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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 goods
Access to critical minerals, semiconductors, and essential goods is paramount for economic security.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The alternative way to get goods from ports in Russia or the manufacturing powerhouses of East Asia is to go south.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Taiwanese bakery is known for its tea, coffee and baked goods, which range from sweet to savory.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Concerns over inflation came to a head when the prices of basic goods such as cooking oil and chicken dramatically spiked, with some products vanishing from shelves altogether.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The goal of foreign policy would be not diplomacy but commerce, enabled by tariffs on nearly all goods imported from foreign countries, friend or foe.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
As the population swelled, the Uji was joined with the Yodo and Katsura Rivers to create a network of canals for the transport of goods, expanding the shogun’s economic reach and power.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Imports dropped in part because businesses and consumers rushed to buy goods earlier in 2025 to avoid higher tariffs later.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goods
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There’s plenty to do and see, from daily rodeos and live music to cattle shows and merchandise galore.—
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In addition to the Protein Milk, a series of limited-edition merchandise drops and partnerships launched today.—
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The agent’s experience in ICE included a selection to a Special Response Team, McLaughlin said, which requires 30 hours of tryouts, continuous training and expert marksman qualifications.—
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Capable would-be leaders explain themselves, especially on matters affecting their constitutional qualifications.—
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
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Some say there’s an argument for alternatives like private credit , as well as for commodities such as gold.—
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But the country’s other commodities have also caught his administration’s attention.—
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In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.—
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Beyond politics, what about the more inside baseball industry stuff?—
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Zubimendi won possession 12 times during that match — the most by any Arsenal player in a game this season.—
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Troopers also seized an unregistered gun and ammunition from Cook, who is charged with trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.—
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Since the world model is built around video understanding, advances in video AI directly translate into better robotic capabilities.—
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Wei held a security clearance that gave him access to sensitive national security defense information about the ship's operations and capabilities.—
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These are actually, someone is driving up into the area, and dumping their belongings and leaving it.—
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The new homeowners found the ammunition while cleaning out the former owner’s belongings.—
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“Goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goods. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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