as in why
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
what! I can't believe we won!
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Interjection
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Uh oh, has the firefighter moved on and found love with someone new?—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
13 Apr. 2025 -
And oh, the power play Imagine a recent season in which the Rangers, in a tie game, get three power plays over the final 9:14 of regulation, including a 24-second five-on-three.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Interjection
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But hey, her Texas accent was pretty good, at least to my northerner ear.—
Lizzie Logan,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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So, hey, Miami, how about a good, old-fashioned porch party?—
Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Interjection
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For a weekend away from the city, Comfort offers, well, comfort, in the form of a slower pace.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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That’s where Williams can, well, set himself apart.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“What.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/what. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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