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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
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Early hours may feel tender as memories surface, so choose simple routines and kind words that help everyone feel safe.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
When Perkins was arrested in 2012, the law laying out the process was worded differently.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Stammen imparted his confidence directly to Machado in yesterday’s 10th inning by way of a pat on the backside and an encouraging word before Machado stepped on the field with his bat in hand.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Early hours may feel tender as memories surface, so choose simple routines and kind words that help everyone feel safe.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Verb
Separation is particularly risky from a controlling partner, or perhaps more aptly worded, from someone who is losing control.
—Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
When Perkins was arrested in 2012, the law laying out the process was worded differently.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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Mysaria is skeptical of the generous terms of surrender that Alicent sets to Rhaenyra.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Researchers noted a decline in the mortality rate for infants born at full term, at 39 to 40 weeks.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The outlet reported that senior Labour Party figures expect a statement addressing his future as early as next week.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Amendment 3 is loaded with misleading and deceptive language, like a scam artist’s promise to triple your money overnight.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The Braves had lost four of five, a rare mishap in what’s been a season of so much promise.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The findings also pointed out that no public address system was used during the flooding, that some campers became separated from their counselors for the remainder of the flooding and counselors and campers were told to shelter in place in their cabins and await further instructions.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Following the news breaking, rumors of infidelity on both sides began circulating on social media.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Maybe there’ll be an ultra-intimate ceremony elsewhere, but rumors that Rock Lititz, a Pennsylvania company Swift has pressed into service for previous tours, is constructing a stage for the occasion absolutely line up.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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Lock Down Your Phone in 30 Minutes Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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To further protect guest accounts, Airbnb urges users to utilize unique passwords and multi-factor authentication.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Their advice and memorable sayings reveal lessons of perseverance, faith and integrity — values that continue to influence generations that follow.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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As the saying goes, all press is good press, and in the time between when the announcement was made and now, many of Lambrini Girls’ original concert venues were rebooked into larger spaces.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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