the social
noun
British, somewhat informal
: money provided by a government program to people who are unable to work because they are old, disabled, or unemployed
He's living on the social now.
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Selena Gomez is opening up about a harsh reality in the social media world and notes that women face much more severe criticism online.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition, Facebook continues to be the social media network used most often at 45%, followed by Instagram (19%) and TikTok (14%).
—Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
What’s interesting is this is a story about a young boy who gets into trouble in the social media age.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
Trump administration officials have also announced plans to more heavily scrutinize and review the social media accounts of immigrants applying for legal status, including U.S. citizenship, green cards and asylum.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition, Facebook continues to be the social media network used most often at 45%, followed by Instagram (19%) and TikTok (14%).
—Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
What’s interesting is this is a story about a young boy who gets into trouble in the social media age.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
Trump administration officials have also announced plans to more heavily scrutinize and review the social media accounts of immigrants applying for legal status, including U.S. citizenship, green cards and asylum.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
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“The social.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20social. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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