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a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
what's the term for the odd feeling that you've experienced an event before?
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as in to name
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of term
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Barkley could be the deciding factor in terms of getting the team to another Super Bowl appearance.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
In what's sometimes termed diffuse or distal esophageal spasm, there may also be a backflow of stomach acids or undigested foods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Cuba’s diplomats have vigorously pursued nixing the island nation from the list during Biden’s term in the Oval Office.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Barkley could be the deciding factor in terms of getting the team to another Super Bowl appearance.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
The five-person commission has been down a member for months, since former commissioner William Briggs termed out.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
In what's sometimes termed diffuse or distal esophageal spasm, there may also be a backflow of stomach acids or undigested foods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wrote Thomas Harrigan: Profar not only refined his approach at the plate, recording the lowest chase (21.9%) and whiff (17.0%) rates of his big league tenure, but also did more damage on contact than ever before.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Finishing his tenure as a San Antonio Spurs assistant before fully transitioning into his new role, Budenholzer wanted Horford, a rising star with the Hawks, to see basketball at the highest level.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel spoke those words following Ohio State’s 28-0 victory over Purdue, improving the Buckeyes’ record to 7-0 (3-0 in the Big Ten).—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Arched across the top were the words Justin Carr Wants World Peace.—
Billy Witz,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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In recognition of her efforts, in 1994 the church education building was named for her.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Freeman was named the Notre Dame coach in December 2021 after one season as the Irish defensive coordinator.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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But this offseason spelled the end of Randle and DiVincenzo’s stints in New York.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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After a stint in the NASCAR Cup Series and a recent win at the 2024 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, Burton is returning to his Xfinity roots.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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But the reason was strictly to choose joy, which is a phrase that’s been on my lock screen for the last two years, for personal life and work life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is, however, the phrase’s first appearance in a daily Times crossword.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Onscreen talent will discuss how their work are expressions of modern masculinity.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Jenna Bush Hager is offering some insight into George W. Bush's now-viral facial expressions during President Donald Trump's inauguration.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The new show, titled Duck Dynasty: The Revival, will once again follow the Robertson family as Willie and Korie Robertson focus on plotting the future for the family’s Duck Commander business and watch their own children deal with the challenges of adulthood.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Kunis played a young addict that works through her addiction with her mother's help in the movie, which is based on a book titled How's Amanda?—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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