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Words of the Year

2014 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

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2014 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

 

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?

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On Contractions of Multiple Words

 

You all would not have guessed some of these

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The History of 'Cynic'

 

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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A Look at Uncommon Onomatopoeia

 

Some imitative words are more surprising than others

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