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as in terms
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 statements
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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3
as in vows
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 instructions
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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5
as in passwords
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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6
as in sayings
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 says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for words
Noun
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Indeed, a persistent criticism is that their artistic approach evades urgent issues in favor of abstract or anodyne statements.—
Travis Diehl,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The formal plea comes after witness statements reveal Higgins had been driving aggressively behind another vehicle.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
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Just be sure to regularly clean your humidifier according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold and pathogens from building up inside the device.—
Korin Miller,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In addition to creating strong passwords, your employees should change them every six months.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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This time between changing passwords is sufficient to keep sensitive data safe while reducing frustration during changes.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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More important, strict directives prioritize box-checking over holistic growth.—
Ilana Masad,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As with al-Qaida, the directives devolved by ISIS in propaganda tailored to incite violence here in the West emphasize killing as many people as possible.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/words. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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