Thesaurus results for COMMODITIES

commodities

noun

plural of commodity

as in merchandise

products that are bought and sold in business commodities such as sugar and oil

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Recent Examples of commodities Since then, a growing movement across North America is attempting to transform ecological menaces into culinary commodities, from Florida to Hawai’i, British Columbia, Maine, and the Mississippi River basin. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 The majority of global transactions are conducted in US dollars, including key commodities like oil and gold. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 But Sohn adds that diversifying away from the S&P 500 risk in this environment can also mean thinking about sectors such as natural resources and energy, from metals & mining names to underlying commodities. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The attacks have disrupted shipping through the strait, which is normally one of the busiest routes for exporting oil and other commodities from Gulf countries. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Regarding demand, the report’s authors said global manufacturers bought more raw materials, commodities and components in September. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 When citizens rioted in 1918 because the prices of essential commodities such as rice had spiralled out of control, gangsters were hired to crack down on the protesters. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Shipping costs have become so extreme that oil producers and even commodities traders are looking to own their own tankers to control the expenses. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 The berry, which is grown on 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares), was one of the state’s top 10 commodities in 2025. — Haven Daley, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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About 75% to 80% of Spirit’s merchandise is designed, developed and sourced by the company, mostly in Asia.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But at Fanatics, the company reacts within hours of major sports events and produces merchandise that is ready to be sold to fans immediately.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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From Montblanc to Leica Giannattasio, who grew up in Astoria, Queens, came to Leica from luxury goods, not cameras.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Comparison shop with your local supermarket, especially on produce, cereal, baked goods, prepared foods and cleaning products.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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