Definition of inventorynext

inventory

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verb

as in to list
to make a list of would you inventory the supplies in the back room?

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of inventory
Noun
The store’s inventory is filled with more than 100 stationery brands and paper products, according to Arden Fair. — Emma Hall october 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Prime Day Candle Deals Amazon’s robust scented candle inventory rivals that of some of our favorite department stores. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider. — Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 In the run up to the court’s decision, the Club explained how these tariffs directly affect pricing, margin and inventorying strategies for each company. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inventory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventory
Noun
  • By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Over in the oil markets, concerns over supply disruptions slightly eased, after member states of the International Energy Agency agreed to help address rising fuel prices by prioritizing the release of diesel stocks.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At the age of 36, Fazio instead provides a summary of his experiences.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The remaining men were handed lighter punishments, the summaries show.
    — Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, linebacker Ezekiel Marcelin has been upgraded to probable after initially being listed as questionable.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Two bars listed drinks such as the Naked Old Fashioned, reposado and Red Bull Peach Paloma.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The possibilities, however, are enormous given the longevity of La Oreja de Van Gogh – founded in 1996 – and its enormous repertoire.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • It is achieved through a repertoire of authoritative positions and movements that compel individuals, crowds, and cars to move or to hold still.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At the pool and beachside, reusable glass bottles are provided upon request in buckets of ice, free of charge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Take, for instance, the free-form rooftop pool which is shaded by native trees and blossoming plants and is the perfect spot to cool off from Thailand’s no-joke humidity.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As a result, an investor who held the stock for 25 years now receives annual dividend income that represents a substantial return on their original investment.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • A little over a month ago, a Goldman insider also sold more than $600,000 worth of company stock.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Inventory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventory. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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