1
as in thing
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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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
our next item is about the blizzard blanketing the East Coast
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Recent Examples of item
Enjoy a 3-hour call brand open bar, a basket menu item, and a live DJ pumping pre-fight hype for an unforgettable night on the Strip.
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Which items saw the biggest increase?
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The tests also include items frequently mistaken for firearms, including cellphones, water bottles and umbrellas.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Which items saw the biggest increase?
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The tests also include items frequently mistaken for firearms, including cellphones, water bottles and umbrellas.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for item
Noun
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Nevertheless, the Phillies and Marlins teams were aware that few things are as exciting for a young fan as getting a home run ball.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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This homey boutique is a one-stop shop for all things Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The other five were charged with felony resisting arrest, and four are facing an additional charge of giving false information to law enforcement, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everything about Elvis, including his death-by-cardiac-arrest at 42 in Graceland, is the stuff of opera.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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By our points formula, a game in the 10s or below is D-grade, the 20s is average, the 30s above average, the 40s really good and 50s-plus next-stratosphere stuff.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Murphy said lawmakers have already been upping their security details in the wake of several acts of political violence across the country this year, such as the assassination of two Democratic state legislators in Minnesota this summer.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Doing it manually means tracking down dozens (sometimes hundreds) of data broker websites and sending formal removal requests and repeating the process every few months as your info pops back up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Gurman also mentions previously leaked info, including changes to the design across the whole series, and two new colors for the Pro and Pro Max.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Opening night at the Toronto International Film Festival is always a scene, but the particulars of your scene?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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How that is done depends on the particulars of a case.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Then, in February, after an early version of the site was ready, a story about Shield Seniors and Tejasvi appeared in the Dallas Observer, bringing her to the attention of the people at AARP.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alexander currently leads Missouri with 69 total points and 60 digs while unleashing 158 total attacks in 2025.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/item. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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