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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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Recent Examples of word
Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
People with limited connection to the group where the word originated may not fully understand what the word means, how it is pronounced, or how it is used.
—Sarah Bunin Benor, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The questions to them have been worded differently, with their time as his teammate in the past tense.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There’s just something about reading the words and really seeing them on page (or screen) that just supersedes everything else.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
People with limited connection to the group where the word originated may not fully understand what the word means, how it is pronounced, or how it is used.
—Sarah Bunin Benor, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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
The questions to them have been worded differently, with their time as his teammate in the past tense.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
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Asian animation continues to evolve and grow its profile on the global stage in both artistic and commercial terms.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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The term was adopted into English in the early 19th century, especially in the context of cattle herding in the American West.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Two Nebraska men, identified as Marcus L. Johnson, 28, and Charles A. Williams Jr., 27, died in the shooting, according to a statement from the Iowa Department of Public Safety.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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According to the Treasury Department's monthly statement for February, direct spending surged by $29 billion compared to the same month last year.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Students should also familiarize themselves with online resources available through the Department of Education, such as the Federal Student Aid website, which provides information on applying for aid and managing student loans.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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As for tactics, dressing-room sources — who, like all those cited in this article, asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships — say players can become easily overwhelmed with information.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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What to Eat to Better Regulate Your Blood Sugar Lower Cholesterol Apple cider vinegar also shows promise for lowering cholesterol levels.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Recent waves of corporate layoffs have illustrated how quickly the promise of stability can evaporate, leaving even the most dedicated employees questioning their career moves.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Consider spreading a very thin (¼-inch thick) layer of topsoil across the planting area before sowing seed according to label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Keep tower fans dust-free and in good working condition with these easy-to-follow cleaning instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, there have not been any rumors indicating that a touch-screen Mac will launch as early as next year, so some skepticism is warranted for the time being.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The rumors about him were pretty rampant, yet no one was able to get the goods on a story.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Microsoft 365 users, however, could certainly be excused for feeling hard done by in the attack stakes with hackers exploiting technical gaps to manipulate URLs, or basic authentication exploitation by spray and pray password campaigns.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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These are created specifically for the protection of passwords and include features for important documents and photos.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Chris Goettl, vice president of security product management at Ivanti, meanwhile, said that in the Midwest there’s a saying about March which goes in like a lion, out like a lamb.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Buy the rumor; sell the news, as the old saying goes.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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