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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"These community camps are extremely important for villagers, because they have no access to eye care," said optometrist Gopinath Das.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

These tiny structures naturally transport genetic material between cells.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

These record-smashing heatwaves have come in a world about 1.4C warmer on average than during the late 19th Century, because of human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

These are the people who are being portrayed as the victims here.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

These former collaborators were now in pitiful condition, turned out of homes and apartments, unable to find jobs, hooted at in the streets.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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