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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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2
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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Recent Examples of word
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The three announcers were able to quickly put hard feelings and harsh words behind them.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As authorities said, Caballeros' charges follow Virginia State Statute, meaning they may be worded differently than what his charges would've been in Florida, where he was arrested.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Investigators say a man approached a group of people on a sidewalk and exchanged words before a weapon was fired, FOX 5 reported.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The three announcers were able to quickly put hard feelings and harsh words behind them.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
First, during the data training, the pattern-matching will typically rely on wording clues about human values.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
As authorities said, Caballeros' charges follow Virginia State Statute, meaning they may be worded differently than what his charges would've been in Florida, where he was arrested.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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Trump renegotiated the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in his first term.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The raises would begin July 1, although some senators suggested any change would be more appropriate when officials are sworn in for new terms after upcoming 2026 elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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More 02 of 11 Coleus Coleus are low-maintenance plants that thrive in warm temperatures and high humidity, and make a statement with their colorful foliage even in the shade.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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His parents also spoke during the sentencing and in their statements expressed the pain of losing their son and anger with the Idaho Department of Correction for housing their him with James Johnson.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For more information and to register, visit apld.org/international-landscape-design-conference.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Musk made a lot of other promises that haven’t really panned out: The Cybertruck was supposed to debut at less than $40,000.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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There is something extremely odd about a film which purports to deliver on a promise of unfiltered combat but yet refuses to contextualize either the mission itself or the war in which it is set.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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Through the years, North talked about his experiences as a child actor, saying producers were most interested in obtaining a performance out of him while his schooling was neglected, despite California laws requiring three hours of instruction a day for child actors.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The apprentices also earn a progressive wage beginning at $15 an hour and technical instruction provided by the state Department of Education, among other benefits.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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After months of rumors, the Switch 2 was officially announced in January with a teaser video that showed off its sleek, larger design.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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To do this, 23 different password variations were used..—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Use a password manager to create strong, unique passwords for every site.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There is a saying among lawyers and crisis communications professionals: A coverup is often worse than the crime or crisis itself.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Diet As the saying goes, everything starts with your diet—and that includes bone health.—
Melanie Curry,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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