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as in term
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand
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as in statement
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I give you my word that I won't try to escape
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
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as in password
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word?" demanded the sentry
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as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Get our free daily crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search and arcade games.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Steve Forbes, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
New York legislators enacted a state plastic bag ban in 2020 that was broadly worded like the pending Bozeman measure.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Because, Linford says, while sorrow is real, the final word is joy.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Get our free daily crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search and arcade games.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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This segment of What’s Ahead discusses yet another undemocratic method of overriding or ignoring popular opinion: a referendum that ostensibly has one purpose—a popular one—but is cleverly worded to achieve agendas that most people oppose.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
New York legislators enacted a state plastic bag ban in 2020 that was broadly worded like the pending Bozeman measure.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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The move to trade for Adams in October hasn’t worked out in terms of wins, but he’s become an integral piece of an offense that’s gotten much better.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Most women know of the term menopause, which refers to the natural process when a woman’s ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone, ending the menstrual cycle.As told to Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tap into a charming statement feature Photo: Mykal Bush How delightful are these checkerboard floor tiles?Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Before the rally, a group of voters traveled from Massachusetts and distributed information on the GPO to every Senator’s office.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s war on Ukraine Russia, in their war against Ukraine, has been manipulating information and spreading disinformation online as a means of information warfare, including by the use of AI and deepfake.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Everyone knows about Trump’s worrisome promises to reach a quick deal with Vladimir Putin, which would entail a cutoff of American military support.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stalemate comes as some California jurisdictions are bracing for Trump’s promise on deportations and adopting policies designed to protect immigrant communities.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, mail-in paper applications and instructions for using them are available at the state’s Department of Human Services website.Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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Carefully read and follow all instructions to improve your odds of qualifying for the grant.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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But after conspiracy theories circulated online in March about Middleton’s whereabouts, the royal put the rumors to rest by revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer.TIME Staff, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Harry appeared at the New York Times' DealBook summit Wednesday and addressed rumors of a split with Meghan.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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When the publication typed a credit card number and a username and password into a Notepad window, they were gathered in the screenshots.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Users can also receive compensation for time spent addressing the breach, such as contacting banks or updating passwords.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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What Team Northeast's saying: Philly's too hard-edge to be anything but Northeast.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s a saying that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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