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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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3
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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5
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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6
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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7
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
Angela Haupt, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
No word yet on what Glaser will discuss in the special.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
There are a few reasons why these words are so irksome.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
No word yet on what Glaser will discuss in the special.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Perhaps rules could be worded more vaguely, or in a more open-ended way.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
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The Little Rock Board of Directors must confirm Buchanan's reappointment to the panel, which would be for a five-year term that expires in September 2030.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trump, however, has extended the sell-or-ban deadline three times in his second presidential term.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Engelbert took plenty of heat on social media for her comments, prompting her to release a statement addressing Collier’s scathing remarks.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Check your habits Start by looking at your last month or two of bank and credit card statements.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Educational Freedom Accounts could cost the state more than $326 million during the fiscal year that ends June 30, according to information provided by the state Department of Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, our experts have continued to develop more comprehensive resources and innovative ways to provide information about antisemitism, extremism and hate.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a criminal indictment, Vulcan prosecutors detailed alleged wrongdoing by senior Bukele officials and the gang’s promise to turn out support for the president’s party in exchange for financial benefits and protection.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Drake Maye has shown promise in his second season, but the offense will need to minimize turnovers and capitalize on scoring opportunities to secure a win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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That meant Vince and Ashley would face off in part 2, a contest that would end in an explosive outburst after Vince did not properly read the instructions.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Where rookie pilots panicked in battle, Gabreski functioned like a robot, dispassionately following the instructions laid out in his military flight manuals.—
Angus Fletcher,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
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There were also rumors that Harry had already enrolled their son Archie, 6, at his alma mater Eton College.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
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One wild rumor doing the rounds at today’s show was that this star guest was, in fact, Meryl Streep, masquerading as the real Priestly.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2025
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According to OpenAI, Chinese hackers also tapped ChatGPT to build password brute-forcing scripts and to dig up sensitive information on US defense networks, satellite systems and ID verification systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Talking about online safety, setting up shared passwords, and limiting public info can help protect grandparents.—
Suzi Morales,
Parents,
25 Sep. 2025
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Everybody uses that as a saying.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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But, as the saying goes, that's what makes a market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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