Thesaurus results for TERM

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noun

ˈtərm

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as in tenure

a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position elected for a two-year term as mayor

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as in word

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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verb

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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He’s worked under these conditions since the start of the season: Brady and Raiders owner Mark Davis agreed to the terms of the deal in March 2023, but the transaction’s approval was delayed, in part, to resolve these conflicts. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024 Hemp Madness: Why The Government Is Waging War Against Marijuana’s Legal Cousin In terms of seeking outside resources for support, businesses continue to turn to freelancers and consultants. —

Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024

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With incumbents termed out or opting to not run again, both House seats and the Senate seat will have new occupants after the November election. —

Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 Now Krekorian is termed out, and two candidates are running in the Nov. 5 election to replace him. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for term

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