these

American  

[theez] / ðiz /

pronoun

1. plural of this.

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these British  

/ ðiːz /

determiner

1. 1. the form of this used before a plural noun

      these men

   2. ( as pronoun )

      I don't much care for these

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these Idioms  

1. see one of these days.

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Example Sentences

These accounts eliminate that barrier for the initial funding phase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

These include higher oil prices, tighter external financing and weaker growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

These figures provide estimates of the country's emissions associated with the spending of Scottish residents on goods and services, wherever in the world these emissions arise, together with emissions directly generated by Scottish households.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

These roles, do they make you think about that, as well?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

These children, this mother and father, might be ordered to the back of a truck.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom