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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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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
Jason Andersen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Banijay Entertainment is set to impress at the upcoming London TV Screenings with one of the most extensive and diverse lineups in global TV in terms of both quality and quantity.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
Jeffrey Edell, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
Now, there’s even talk Caruso might run for governor when Gavin Newsom terms out in 2026.
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This level of portability enabled a high degree of flexibility, which is needed because models have frequently leapfrogged each other in terms of accuracy or performance.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Banijay Entertainment is set to impress at the upcoming London TV Screenings with one of the most extensive and diverse lineups in global TV in terms of both quality and quantity.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
As someone who Netflix has termed the first-ever influencer, Martha Stewart knows how to move with the times.
—Jeffrey Edell, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
Now, there’s even talk Caruso might run for governor when Gavin Newsom terms out in 2026.
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
Noun
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Pedroia, like the 5-foot-8 McLain, was a shorter player and was Francona’s second baseman for much of his tenure as the manager of the Boston Red Sox.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Prince and Moore spent time together during the tenure with the Cowboys.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Waiting for Vance beneath a low arch, in front of a gate that had the words arbeit macht frei set into its ironwork, was Abba Naor, a survivor of the camp.—
Massimo Calabresi/Dachau,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters — and shares her thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay was named Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast, further cementing his influence beyond sports commentary.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Their Wenzel Whiskey Sherry was named both the World's Best Finished Bourbon and the Best Kentucky Finished Bourbon.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Mets are Soto’s fourth major-league team after his stints with the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees.—
Jenna West,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, his career has spanned operational commands, a stint as a policy adviser in Washington.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More common in British English, the phrase is often used in writing to close friends, colleagues or longtime acquaintances.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, who are both second-generation immigrants, used that same phrase in their Tuesday resignation letters to Adams.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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But so are some aspects of DEI, which have also been hostile to open expression.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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And there was no one with a better incredulous expression and heavy sigh.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This gift guide recommends a number of vibrators, including one from Goop Wellness titled the Heartthrob Vibrator.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Next, Grace Wales Bonner and Howard University team up to launch a publication titled Howard Universal.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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