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

“It’s going to take a long time to address these issues that make it challenging in addition to making it very unique,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Groups, often regardless of political affiliation, are fighting back in town council meetings and local government sessions where most of these projects are approved.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

The DIP will set out how these commitments will be funded; however its publication has been increasingly delayed by internal departmental wrangling over where the money will come from.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“This wasn’t some campaign strategy. Karen Bass is the parent of Latino kids and grandchildren and has been in the trenches with these communities for decades,” said Alex Stack, a campaign spokesperson for Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Desserts were rare in the Beje, sticky delights like these unknown.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom