dem

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abbreviation

demonstrative

Dem

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noun

Examples of dem in a Sentence

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Noun
Even now — as Dems appear to be surging — polling suggests that fewer than 40% of Americans view the Democratic Party favorably. Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 The best early look at the Dem/GOP AI gap came from Nathan Sanders and Bruce Schneier in the American Prospect. David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Heaven help us if a Dem is elected in 2028 and reopens the border. Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026 But Sherrill is an anti-tax crusader compared to the Dem party leaders’ new love interest for 2028: Spanberger. Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dem was in 1875

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“Dem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dem. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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