as in principles
usually ABC's or ABCs plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
a book on the ABCs of computer usage
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Noun
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Imagine adding a thousand words to your profile without using the 26 letters of the alphabet.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025 -
The Atlantic served up more of an alphabet appetizer than a full soup through the end of July.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Though calls are still winning out on an absolute basis, puts have been more popular than usual in the options pits.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.2% in July, down from 0.3% the previous month, while core prices ticked up 0.3%, a bit faster than the 0.2% in June.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Moral vocabulary has been absorbed into the language of force, and grief now shares its grammar with the machinery that manufactures it.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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This type of companion isn’t just occasionally opinionated or a stickler for proper grammar.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For extra endurance, cover your pieces when not in use to protect them from the elements.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“ABC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ABC. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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