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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
Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Bill Burns has spent much of his nearly four-decade career in government arguing about words.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
That is to say, Dr. Wright cannot bring an infringement claim in relation to the works in question, however it is worded, without breaching the Order.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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The word had seemed like nonsense only a moment before.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Bill Burns has spent much of his nearly four-decade career in government arguing about words.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
As worded, the NCAA’s waiver only pertains to the 2025-2026 season.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
That is to say, Dr. Wright cannot bring an infringement claim in relation to the works in question, however it is worded, without breaching the Order.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
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But record high inflation earlier in his term, paired with high interest rates, contributed to deep economic discontent that plagued his own reelection bid and later Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 campaign against Trump.Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Now, this year, lawmakers will use the first 11-plus months of Trump’s second term to decide what to do about huge swaths of that overhaul — known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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The suspect will be charged with three counts of deadly conduct with a possibility for additional charges to follow, according to the police statement.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Do the financial statements and related notes reflect all liabilities of the selling company, both current and contingent?AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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This is relevant—but how? Second, without more information, the number of private groups suing each other is like a tale told by an idiot: full of sound and fury, but signifying not very much to the reader.Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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For more information, call (501) 324-9767, email at cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov or visit ArkansasArts.org.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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That’s likely to include orders on immigration that speak to border security and Trump’s promise to begin deportations, Rockman said.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Unrivaled promises to pay players the highest average salary in American women’s sports league history.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Bill Belichick hasn't even been the head coach of the University of North Carolina football program for a full month yet, and rumors are already swirling about a potential return to the .Noah Camras, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Shortly afterward, rumors swirled that Jackman and Foster were involved together.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Without your Administrator password, the thief can't touch your data.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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This list could include an accounting analyst's username and password for a certain application or a machine account that is used to keep a system up and running.Rita Gurevich, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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What’s Great About It Water quickly evaporates from the surface Low maintenance Elevated appearance What Could Be Better Grooves can trip you up As the saying goes, out with the old and in with the new.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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As the saying goes, great things come in small packages.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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