those

American  

[thohz] / ðoʊz /

pronoun

1. plural of that.

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those British  

/ ðəʊz /

determiner

1. the form of that used before a plural noun

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those Idioms  

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

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Etymology

Origin of those

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

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Example Sentences

Researchers are now investigating whether those damaged cells can be restored and encouraged to repair the brain.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The lived experience verifies the theoretical, and the theoretical gives those with lived experience tools to understand their own lives.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

For those who make their living online, reconnecting to sites and apps on which they depended before the war comes as relief.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“While still in the early stages, we believe increasing usage of GLP-1 drugs could represent a sales headwind for many restaurant brands, including QSRs and those that are considered less healthy,” the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“Well, that would have been nice. It’s strange, Clare, no matter how much we talk about it, I just can’t imagine myself in any of those realms.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman