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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Example Sentences

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“When two or three of these things show up, that’s when people start to opt out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Healthy bones depend on a careful balance between these two activities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

He noted that she “already had these health issues in the past” and said he was surprised she lasted as long as she did, but People did not specify what those issues might be.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The implications of these deals for other countries are still uncertain.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But now that these things were taken away, the love seemed as whole as before.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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