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as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays
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as in moods
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
when I'm in my cooking mode, I just have to go into the kitchen and make something
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as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort
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Recent Examples of modes
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The experience is further enhanced by Starmatter, Verge’s in-house HMI system, featuring four ride modes and continuous improvements through over-the-air updates.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The online game, which has a variety of modes, allows players to fight one another, build forts and explore the virtual world.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Modern mines typically combine multiple sensing modes.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Platforms have rolled out an array of opt-in safeguards, teen modes, and screen-time nudges.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The ComfortPure offers 3-in-1 functionality with cooling, heating and purification modes, while the DustMagnet is ideal for homes with pets, helping capture hair, dander and odors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
However, it can be integrated into standalone or networked modes and is compatible with standard logistics for transport and installation.
—David Szondy
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
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The Liberty 5 is the first Soundcore model to integrate Dolby Audio, offering specialized immersive modes for music, movies, and podcasts.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The experience is further enhanced by Starmatter, Verge’s in-house HMI system, featuring four ride modes and continuous improvements through over-the-air updates.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The online game, which has a variety of modes, allows players to fight one another, build forts and explore the virtual world.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Modern mines typically combine multiple sensing modes.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Platforms have rolled out an array of opt-in safeguards, teen modes, and screen-time nudges.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The ComfortPure offers 3-in-1 functionality with cooling, heating and purification modes, while the DustMagnet is ideal for homes with pets, helping capture hair, dander and odors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
However, it can be integrated into standalone or networked modes and is compatible with standard logistics for transport and installation.
—David Szondy
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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