as in things
a separate part in a list, account, or series
they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal
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Recent Examples of items
The generous main compartment provides plenty of room for skincare and haircare products, and includes a removable divider to keep your items organized.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Rather than letting those items pile up in a cluttered mess, opt for a compact organizer with enough storage to hold all the essentials.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
Fishermen in the Florida Keys found a submerged jar containing bones and other items early Friday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
On the occasion, the store opens its doors early to help shoppers tap into their inner HomeGoods Holiday Carol, the alter ego of shoppers who can’t wait to stock up on the newest, cutest, sparkliest, shiniest items to dress their space in ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
House Bill 1237, currently passed by the House and stalled in the Senate, allows for a five-year transition period for affected schools to buy new uniforms, signs, scoreboards and related items.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for items
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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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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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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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