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
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Oshi Health, a nationwide virtual health clinic specializing in the treatment of digestive issues, found in their survey that women are far more likely than men to suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) distress during the holiday season.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
By reducing the administrative drag, GI Alliance restored time, attention and clarity to the part of the visit that matters most, the connection between clinician and patient.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Health care, disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, TRICARE, and tax-free payments all interact in ways that can either strengthen or complicate a family’s long-term goals.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
While traveling from Hawaii en route to Iwo Jima, he was reassigned to Maurice Evans’ Special Entertainment Unit, spending the next 18 months touring the South Pacific as a comedian in GI revue shows, according to The Kennedy Center.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Oshi Health, a nationwide virtual health clinic specializing in the treatment of digestive issues, found in their survey that women are far more likely than men to suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) distress during the holiday season.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
By reducing the administrative drag, GI Alliance restored time, attention and clarity to the part of the visit that matters most, the connection between clinician and patient.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Health care, disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, TRICARE, and tax-free payments all interact in ways that can either strengthen or complicate a family’s long-term goals.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for GI
Verb
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Her goal in including hygiene items and cleaning supplies in the pantry is to ensure families don’t need to choose between nutrition and other forms of self-care, Ortega said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Britain ultimately lost not only because of Washington’s extraordinary tenacity in the war’s several mainland theaters, but also because the king’s men had to stage long sieges, wage desperate naval battles, and take mounting casualties on too many other fronts spread too far apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jacksonville can count on several military facilities, including naval stations and a submarine base, and Washington is, of course, home to the Pentagon.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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After soaking for at least 15 minutes, use an abrasive sponge or nylon bristle brush to scrub the burner grates.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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As an ex-Navy Seal, Kayce will use his military and cowboy skills to fight crime in Montana, according to the show’s description.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is no need to rinse, but make sure surfaces stay wet for at least two minutes before air drying.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Wipe away the cleaning solution with a soft cloth, then rinse with warm water.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cities offering accessible health care, job opportunities and social support can make a significant difference in their post-service lives.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The mercenary group for years propped up militant groups and authoritarian regimes in the Sahel in exchange for mineral resources — including huge concessions in Sudan’s gold mining industry.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Reuters reported in April 2019 that Prince had been shopping a plan to topple the Maduro regime using mercenary soldiers.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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