Synonyms

these

American

[theez] / ðiz /

pronoun

plural of this.

these British

/ ðiːz /

determiner

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

see one of these days.

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Indiana's governor Mike Braun said on Sunday there was "no excuse for these delays".

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

"Thrilled to be driving around these amazing streets," Kirkwood said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

Fascination with how the wealthy live is as intense as ever, and these creators’ videos are often shot in and around clients’ homes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Researchers can use these genetic differences to assess whether evidence supports a causal relationship between a particular risk factor and a health outcome.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

All these changes were brought on by a hole through a specific part of his brain.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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