-IES suffix – English Grammar Profiler

Most words ending -ies are plural nouns.  Here are the most common examples put into a paragraph:

The list of most frequent plural nouns reveals a diverse range of topics and concepts. Companies play a pivotal role in the global economy, driving innovation and providing employment opportunities. Activities encompass a wide array of interests and hobbies, catering to the varied preferences of individuals. Countries showcase the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions found around the world. Opportunities arise in different spheres, offering chances for growth and success. Studies contribute to our understanding of various subjects and help shape future advancements. Families form the backbone of society, fostering love, support, and connections. Stories captivate our imaginations, transporting us to different realms and invoking a myriad of emotions. Properties serve as valuable assets, be it in the real estate market or intellectual rights. Facilities offer essential services and amenities, ensuring convenience and comfort for individuals and communities. These plural nouns reflect the vibrant and interconnected nature of our modern world.

The frequency data comes from a search in the iWeb corpus.

1 SERIES (NN) 3166663
2 COMPANIES (NN2) 2679310 3 ACTIVITIES (NN2) 1981104 4 COUNTRIES (NN2) 1459881 5 OPPORTUNITIES (NN2) 1456705 6 STUDIES (NN2) 1426922 7 FAMILIES (NN2) 1348777 8 STORIES (NN2) 1250906 9 PROPERTIES (NN2) 984184 10 FACILITIES (NN2) 920963 11 SPECIES (NN) 920040 12 PARTIES (NN2) 912973 13 COMMUNITIES (NN2) 910936 14 POLICIES (NN2) 838428 15 CITIES (NN2) 809011 16 STRATEGIES (NN2) 699520 17 TECHNOLOGIES (NN2) 686538 18 AGENCIES (NN2) 654189 19 MOVIES (NN2) 616483 20 BODIES (NN2) 569526 21 CATEGORIES (NN2) 556930 22 AUTHORITIES (NN2) 490935 23 INJURIES (NN2) 464905 24 CAPABILITIES (NN2) 455109 25 INDUSTRIES (NN2) 435719 26 COOKIES (NN2) 426760 27 APPLIES (VVZ) 419201 28 ACCESSORIES (NN2) 413501 29 DUTIES (NN2) 401585 30 MEMORIES (NN2) 398269 31 COPIES (NN2) 396936 32 RESPONSIBILITIES (NN2) 395034 33 ABILITIES (NN2) 383078 34 BATTERIES (NN2) 371372 35 ENEMIES (NN2) 368143 36 UNIVERSITIES (NN2) 353335 37 BABIES (NN2) 340481 38 ENTRIES (NN2) 334843 39 CALORIES (NNU2) 314537 40 SECURITIES (NN2) 287814 41 POSSIBILITIES (NN2) 282644 42 LADIES (NN2) 267531 43 DISABILITIES (NN2) 263098 44 CENTURIES (NNT2) 253813 45 QUALITIES (NN2) 247882 46 LIBRARIES (NN2) 247480 47 DIFFICULTIES (NN2) 242482 48 CARRIES (VVZ) 242257 49 BOUNDARIES (NN2) 228902 50 AMENITIES (NN2) 223036 51 SUPPLIES (NN2) 220263 52 ENTITIES (NN2) 216254 53 THEORIES (NN2) 210280 54 PRIORITIES (NN2) 202255 55 VARIES (VVZ) 200203 56 VARIETIES (NN2) 198195 57 LIES (VVZ_NN2) 179783 58 COUNTIES (NN2) 179528 59 PENALTIES (NN2) 172375 60 UTILITIES (NN2) 170055 61 TRIES (VVZ) 167323 62 QUANTITIES (NN2) 160955 63 DIES (VVZ) 158716 64 ALLIES (NN2) 157098 65 QUERIES (NN2) 155155 66 SUPPLIES (NN2_VVZ) 153355 67 SOCIETIES (NN2) 148845 68 IMPLIES (VVZ) 134164 69 CHARITIES (NN2) 133893 70 FREQUENCIES (NN2) 130359 71 TERRITORIES (NN2) 124216 72 TIES (NN2) 122121 73 GALLERIES (NN2) 121634 74 CELEBRITIES (NN2) 120662 75 ALLERGIES (NN2) 120504 76 LIES (VVZ) 120003 77 RELIES (VVZ) 119620 78 SALARIES (NN2) 113480 79 ECONOMIES (NN2) 111721 80 VEGGIES (NN2) 111442 81 REMEDIES (NN2) 105091 82 THERAPIES (NN2) 104735 83 TRIES (VVZ_NN2) 103308 84 PERSONALITIES (NN2) 102818 85 SPECIFIES (VVZ) 100724 86 COLONIES (NN2) 100494 87 BERRIES (NN2) 97913 88 LIES (NN2) 97265 89 WORRIES (NN2) 96597 90 INQUIRIES (NN2) 96239 91 SKIES (NN2) 96006 92 SIMILARITIES (NN2) 92051 93 LIABILITIES (NN2) 89714 94 VICTORIES (NN2) 89302 95 CEREMONIES (NN2) 87281 96 FACTORIES (NN2) 86955 97 PUPPIES (NN2) 86750 98 LABORATORIES (NN2) 86093 99 IDENTIFIES (VVZ) 85240

100 DISCOVERIES (NN2) 84319