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as in terms
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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as in statements
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in vows
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 instructions
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 passwords
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 sayings
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 says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of words
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Re-created in neon, Baldwin’s words sit atop Twain’s, which are flipped upside down like a mirror image.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Venus ends its Virgo run in your communication house, polishing your words with discernment.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Those words have been virtually ingrained in the players’ heads.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
Her words project a mix of quiet determination and strength in a way that’s unusual for Israel, where public figures rarely show vulnerability.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The sit-down conversation, shot earlier this year, is the first episode of an upcoming docuseries, Famous Last Words, on Netflix where cultural icons sum up their lives and careers with final words to be heard by a grieving world only after their death.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Hollywood actor Henry Golding also spent years penning words of wisdom from strangers on the fly, finding power behind the random musings of locals to coveted writers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Yesavage backed his words — and then some.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Re-created in neon, Baldwin’s words sit atop Twain’s, which are flipped upside down like a mirror image.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Venus ends its Virgo run in your communication house, polishing your words with discernment.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Those words have been virtually ingrained in the players’ heads.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
Her words project a mix of quiet determination and strength in a way that’s unusual for Israel, where public figures rarely show vulnerability.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The sit-down conversation, shot earlier this year, is the first episode of an upcoming docuseries, Famous Last Words, on Netflix where cultural icons sum up their lives and careers with final words to be heard by a grieving world only after their death.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Hollywood actor Henry Golding also spent years penning words of wisdom from strangers on the fly, finding power behind the random musings of locals to coveted writers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for words
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Dodgers’ offense can’t hit Sánchez’s changeup The Phillies’ ace did not need long to set the terms of engagement against him.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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While major pro sports leagues feature a stable arrangement, with unionized players negotiating a CBA and collectively bargained terms exempt from antitrust scrutiny, the opposite is true in college sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Check your habits Start by looking at your last month or two of bank and credit card statements.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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To qualify as defamation, Ray J’s statements would have to go beyond merely hostile opinions and instead assert a provably false statement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The discipline of religious life and the vows involved appealed to him.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The pair, who got engaged on June 15, 2024, exchanged traditional vows at The Grand at Willow Springs in front of 500 guests.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are also instructions for plenty of creepy cocktails and even craft projects for constructing kooky table decor to match.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pamphlet offered instructions for how to acoustically recognize an incoming threat and how to determine whether the source is machine-gun fire, artillery fire, rocket launchers, or an air raid.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, Discord confirmed that full credit card numbers or CVV codes, passwords or authentication data, and messages or other in-app activity beyond customer support interactions were not affected.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hats, t-shirts, jerseys, wristbands, belts, and much more featuring John Cena's logos and sayings are now available to fans.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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History says that negotiating process ahead isn't likely to be easy.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, this year, the full moon will be in early October, EarthSky says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The email obtained by NPR instructs employees working on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to avoid using about a dozen words and phrases, many of which are central to their work.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/words. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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