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a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
what's the term for the odd feeling that you've experienced an event before?
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as in names
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of terms
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
For African art biennials, the terms of engagement have fundamentally shifted.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
To undo that decision, the post-Civil War Congress passed a constitutional amendment that defines citizenship in broad terms.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Although their brief dalliance following Wilson's addition to the cast in 2023 ended on less than friendly terms, the pair have maintained a will-they-or-won't-they vibe ever since.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Financial terms were not disclosed.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Boise saw significant growth in recent years in terms of younger property owners, according to RentCafe.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite there being no clear signal as to whether the Justice Department will ultimately pursue charges, Trump allies are already framing the effort in sweeping terms.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The Rangers did retain Robert Garcia, Jacob Latz and Chris Martin, their next three highest in terms of innings pitched, and added Tyler Alexander, Carter Baumler and Jakob Junis in an effort to retool the bullpen.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Chief among terms to know and use are bonjour (hello) by day and bonsoir (good evening) at night.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
For African art biennials, the terms of engagement have fundamentally shifted.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
To undo that decision, the post-Civil War Congress passed a constitutional amendment that defines citizenship in broad terms.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Although their brief dalliance following Wilson's addition to the cast in 2023 ended on less than friendly terms, the pair have maintained a will-they-or-won't-they vibe ever since.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Financial terms were not disclosed.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Boise saw significant growth in recent years in terms of younger property owners, according to RentCafe.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite there being no clear signal as to whether the Justice Department will ultimately pursue charges, Trump allies are already framing the effort in sweeping terms.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The Rangers did retain Robert Garcia, Jacob Latz and Chris Martin, their next three highest in terms of innings pitched, and added Tyler Alexander, Carter Baumler and Jakob Junis in an effort to retool the bullpen.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terms
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The Mansion legacy The Mansion has made 20 total appearances in James Beard awards results, the most of any restaurant in Texas, across the tenures of several of Dallas’ most notable chefs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both Brent Celek and Hollis Thomas built significant NFL careers wearing midnight green, though their tenures with the franchise didn’t quite intersect.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit names Bridgeport Hospital and its owner, Yale New Haven Health, and the nurse as defendants in the suit, records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Baird names Netflix a best idea Baird says Netflix is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Filip Gustavsson, who has been mostly solid for the Wild in his postseason stints, has lost focus in games lately in Tampa Bay and Boston.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Season four of The White Lotus is written and directed by White, who solely created the series (in-between Survivor stints, probably) and is executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Angel’s Envy drops its Cask Strength expressions just once a year, and whiskey fans usually snap them up very quickly.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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José is powered by IntEngine, IntBot's proprietary system that combines vision, audio and language in real time to coordinate speech, facial expressions and gestures.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what the company has acknowledged and what the product labels actually say.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Institute for Palestine Studies labels him as a nurse and head of the clinical nutrition department at Nasser Hospital.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed — the actual room is open to tours.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Swift, who declined to comment, has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ethan began learning to express himself through a combination of short spoken phrases and pointing to icons on a tablet.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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