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as in term
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand
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2
as in statement
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I give you my word that I won't try to escape
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
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7
as in password
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word?" demanded the sentry
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as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of word
Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Conversational interfaces for LLMs in general are essentially a gnarly hack for systems intended to generate the next likely words to follow strings of input text.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
The only loss at SCOTUS was the decision, very mildly worded, that Trump had to use best efforts to return to Maryland a migrant wrongfully deported.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Read every single word, as there will be a pop quiz this week to test your knowledge.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Conversational interfaces for LLMs in general are essentially a gnarly hack for systems intended to generate the next likely words to follow strings of input text.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Verb
No erudition added to five paragraphs of very carefully worded, almost mollifying, explanation?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
The only loss at SCOTUS was the decision, very mildly worded, that Trump had to use best efforts to return to Maryland a migrant wrongfully deported.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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The film has been compared to the recent comedy Death of a Unicorn in terms of general public awareness.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Joel Edgerton, who stars as the boys’ generous but out-of-his-depth coach in terms of dealing with unruly and toxic boys, initially received the script from Polinger’s agent and wanted to direct it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
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Items like sunglasses, brooches, statement cuffs, stacks of jewelry — and yes, bag charms — are no longer afterthoughts.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. attorney’s statement.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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This article was updated with additional information Update, 05/23/25, 3:00 a.m.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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In recognition of her creativity, dedication and promise in the field, Hanna was awarded a $2,000 scholarship, which will be disbursed through the University of Arkansas.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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To address the problem, Kansas City voters recently approved the renewal of a public safety sales tax on the promise that a large chunk of the money would go to build a $200 million city jail next to the new Jackson County Detention Center at 7000 E. U.S. Highway 40.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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Clear instructions are included, no tools are required and this should be a five or 10 minute exercise that only needs to be done once.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The star — who is also a dad to daughters Della Rose Joel, 9, and Remy Anne Joel, 7, with wife Alexis Roderick — is undergoing specific physical therapy under his doctor's instructions.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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And, of course, there’s NFL Redzone, which Reali has openly expressed interest in as rumors sizzle about Scott Hanson’s future with the program.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Associated Press reported that the victim was held captive for not giving up his Bitcoin password.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This is easy to do by opting to use a password instead of a PIN number to lock your phone, and just employ numbers instead of characters.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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As the saying goes, the comeback is greater than the setback.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Final Thoughts There’s a saying in sustainability circles: The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the next best time is right now.—
Emmanuel Carrillo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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