those

[ thohz ]

pronoun

1. plural of that.

those

/ ðəʊz /

determiner

1. the form of that used before a plural noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of those¹

1300–50; Middle English those, thoos, thas ( e ), variant of tho ( Middle English, Old English thā ), plural of that, by association with Middle English thees, thas ( e ) ( Old English thās ), plural of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of those¹

Old English thās, plural of this

Idioms and Phrases

see just one of those things ; one of those days .

Example Sentences

As a means of preventing tooth decay in those cities that do fluoridate, the practice certainly looks like a success.

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Those are troubling numbers, for unfettered speech is not incidental to a flourishing society.

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But since those rosy scenarios were first floated, the California political scene has grown more crowded.

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Interesting that those who sat in judgment of him found those two sets of beliefs to be incompatible.

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To those who agreed with him, Bush pledged that the law against same-sex marriage would remain intact.

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Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.

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The pink flowers are the largest while those of a yellow color are the smallest.

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Those in whom the impulse is strong and dominant are perhaps those who in later years make the good society actors.

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More laborers are needed for the Jesuit missions, as well as for those conducted by the friars.

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“But the laws of Poloeland and those of Flatland are different,” said Amalatok, starting another objection.

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