After months of online debate, being a thing suddenly felt less like a novelty and more like an ordinary part of life.

I know this trend has been a thing for years, but I only just noticed it.

She waved off the minor injury as a thing of nothing and kept playing.

I know you want to go out tonight, but here's the thing: I promised Sarah I'd help her move.

Everyone at the party couldn't help noticing the sweet young thing who had just arrived.

When the company offered free software, I reminded the team that there's no such thing as a free lunch, and hidden costs would likely appear later.

He'll believe any old thing you tell him.

Between the broken heater, the leaky roof, and the neighbor's dog digging up the yard, if it's not one thing it's another.

When no one else would speak up, Maria did the right thing and defended the newcomer.

By doing the right thing, she earned the respect of her colleagues.