as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
in preparation for one of her mother-in-law's dreaded visits, she had GI'd the whole house
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Recent Examples of GI
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
So, Ritual took this information and created an iron supplement that slowly releases ferrous bisglycinate iron, over six hours, to ride the body’s natural hormone wave and support GI comfort.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Prevention High temperatures and hot weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those with a history of sensitive GI systems.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Career counseling and transition assistance programs are suspended, the GI Bill Hotline and VA regional offices close, and public affairs and outreach activities are paused.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
So, Ritual took this information and created an iron supplement that slowly releases ferrous bisglycinate iron, over six hours, to ride the body’s natural hormone wave and support GI comfort.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Prevention High temperatures and hot weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those with a history of sensitive GI systems.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for GI
Verb
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Ice machine needs to be cleaned Plumbing not maintained in good repair.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rachel's wedding dress is currently being cleaned, and then will be stored in hopes of future use.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With Aegis destroyers, advanced submarines, and F-35 jets, Japan emphasizes naval and missile defense.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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They were escorted part-way by Italian and Spanish naval ships, and their interception has been met by protests in several European countries.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.—
Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Open the appliance, remove the racks, and scrub the mold and mildew away with a damp cloth.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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North Korea and its new military ally Russia have repeatedly affirmed their closer relationship since signing a mutual defense pact last year, and Kim has sent thousands of troops, missiles and munitions to assist Moscow’s war in Ukraine.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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Essential workers can include military personnel on active duty, law enforcement officers, and other public safety officers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Always let your pan cool slightly before rinsing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Let this mixture sit for a while before rinsing it with hot water.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The event welcomed high school and community college students, as well as military veterans exploring post-service careers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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During the day, the counter-service café will serve Chihuahuan-style burritos like chile relleno with refried beans or chicken in mole negro, pastries like yuzu cream conchas, single-origin coffee, and flour tortillas available by the dozen.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Black and his co-writers soften the cold mercenary side of Parker by giving him something of a moral compass, which prompts him to toss $10,000 to the stranger’s wife before fleeing the scene.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Back when Dragon Ball Z was turning more Western audiences into anime fans, Berserk brought the tale of Guts and his mercenary adventures to startling life.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With 20,000 troops and tens of thousands of allied militiamen, Turkey has controlled significant swathes of territory across five northern Syrian provinces since 2016.—
Kamran Bokhari,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The president led 15,000 federalized militiamen from Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania into the west—though no rebel army materialized to oppose them.—
Time,
Time,
2 July 2025
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“GI.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/GI. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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