1
as in term
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in statement
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I give you my word that I won't try to escape
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
as in password
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word?" demanded the sentry
Synonyms & Similar Words
8
as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of word
Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
But Monet also injected some of that positive, punchy energy through transitions between chapter breaks with more poetic group shots and visual art with spoken word, stand-up, and speeches by Black women underneath.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Behavioral health programming is a good way to word the question.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for word 
Noun
The tool can modify sentences or longer sections of text to shorten or lengthen the word count, change the tone, or format it in a different way.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
But Monet also injected some of that positive, punchy energy through transitions between chapter breaks with more poetic group shots and visual art with spoken word, stand-up, and speeches by Black women underneath.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The statements only mention Israel as a country that violates human rights or international law, but the statement is worded in a way so that it is potentially not limited to just Israel.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Behavioral health programming is a good way to word the question.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for word
Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
-
The 47-year-old Simon, a BART board member since 2016, will enter her first congressional term in the wake of the Democratic Party’s disastrous losses in last week’s election.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
-
Two days after the nation’s voters gave Donald Trump another term as president, Gov. Gavin Newsom staged a publicity stunt to position California — and presumably himself — as the epicenter of resistance.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Tin Cloth Cruiser, however, is equal parts fashion statement and workwear.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
-
In a statement, Brentwood police Chief Timothy Herbert said the city agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation and appeal costs.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Oakland Police Department’s homicide unit at 510-238-3821, or its tip line at 510-238-7950.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
-
More information on the recount process can be found at sos.state.mn.us/media/2370/recount-guide.pdf.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Turning that promise into policy would go a long way to reestablish American deterrence.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
-
Then the question would be: Would Trump honor NATO’s central promise, that if one member gets attacked, the others are expected to come to its aid?Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
In comparison, instruction spending per student in the state only increased by 24.4% to $8,316 from $6,683.Wenyuan Wu, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
-
Finally, the simple app also offers a digital version of the instruction manual and the option to send King Smith feedback on the device.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
-
What’s more, the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools has raised concerns that fake images, video or audio could be used in an effort to lend legitimacy to election rumors and false claims.Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Scammers are going out of their way to target Starlink subscribers with fake email and login pages that try to trick people into providing their account passwords, credit card details, and even Social Security numbers.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
-
A week after a Colorado election breach became public, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold revealed new details about how her office inadvertently posted voting equipment passwords online.John Frank, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The saying may as well apply to the form of the bio-musical itself.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
-
This is the most famous folklore predictor and there are many sayings about woolly worms.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to word
Thesaurus Entries Near word
Cite this Entry
“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share