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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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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
Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Fernandez, the Miami Beach city commissioner, said the amendment is worded so that the resort’s pool deck would likely fall outside that exception.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Wise words, as lithium’s evolution is likely to be more of a marathon rather than a sprint.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some users have voiced anger at how the situation was handled, claiming that either Kalshi’s rules should have been communicated more clearly, or that its markets should have been more narrowly worded to avoid confusion.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Fernandez, the Miami Beach city commissioner, said the amendment is worded so that the resort’s pool deck would likely fall outside that exception.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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Set fair terms and document decisions, and avoid dramatic ultimatums.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The March 17 election includes primary races for Illinois’ secretary of state, attorney general and treasurer — and while all those positions are held by incumbent Democrats who are running for new terms with no primary challengers, Republicans are duking it out in one of the contests.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Officers initially responded to reports of a disturbance between a man and woman in the 2800 block of Bledsoe Street in the West 7th entertainment district, according to a police statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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The statement by Asif Ali Zardari was the latest in what has become the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lebuhn, with last week’s filing, was charged in a criminal information — as opposed to a grand jury indictment — which is typically an indication that a defendant plans to plead guilty.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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However, a new theoretical study suggests that the road to this promise is much longer than many researchers had hoped.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Now, a candidate for governor promises to bring that back.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The form and instructions are available there for eligible consumers.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cook the pasta shells for 1 minute less than the package instructions, about 9 minutes, then drain and spray with cooking spray, and place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Even at that, Panthers coach Paul Maurice remains adamant all the trade rumors were blown out of proportion in the first place.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Abivax shares rose 15% as rumors re-emerged of a looming takeover bid for the biotech group.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Wagner, a family IT contractor, said Dale Warner asked him to change surveillance camera passwords and remove Dee Warner's access and others shortly after she was reported missing.—
Corey J. Murray,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The database was not protected by a password.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Haiti is the most mountainous country in the Caribbean, the saying is often used to reflect the immense and constant obstacles Haiti has had to overcome.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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Slopes don’t have to be a problem The saying goes that Kansas is flat.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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