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as in word
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 to name
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of term
Npr Staff, NPR, 3 May 2025
But the coaching staff have barely used Vallejo, who has played 10 minutes this term and has made only 32 appearances for the club since joining in 2015.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Masters Betting Promos: First-Bet Offers For those who wish to tackle the tournament with a first-bet offer that pays back losing first wagers in bonus bets -- often termed no-sweat bets, safety nets and other similar names -- the following offers are worth checking out.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Ada Limón reflects on her tenure as the poet laureate
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón reflects on her term and the urgency of connecting to nature through poetry.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 3 May 2025
But the coaching staff have barely used Vallejo, who has played 10 minutes this term and has made only 32 appearances for the club since joining in 2015.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
Hegseth was heavily criticized by Democrats and a handful of Republicans for what opponents termed a lack of experience and expertise.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Masters Betting Promos: First-Bet Offers For those who wish to tackle the tournament with a first-bet offer that pays back losing first wagers in bonus bets -- often termed no-sweat bets, safety nets and other similar names -- the following offers are worth checking out.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
Noun
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Deng similarly boasts substantial industry experience, notably through his tenure at e-commerce giant Newegg.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The disappointment of Longoria's Giants tenure was avenged in his only season in Arizona.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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And on the brink of elimination, the Avs amped up the pressure to force the best two words in sports: Game 7.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The promise of power to the people is still in the Constitution, and those words will be there forever.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The last passenger pigeon, named Martha, died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking the end of the species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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During this initial barrage, Prima was overwhelmed with the suspicion that Ruth was saying this to her because Ruth thought that Prima was like this girl named Anne Lucas.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Although the Puerto Rican superstar has not posted on his socials or officially announced a stint, the chairs were spotted outside of venues and stadiums across Latin America and Europe, including in Peru, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, France, England, Spain and Costa Rica.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Gaudette rejoined the Sens for his second stint with the team as a free agent last summer and settled into his role as a fourth-line centre while also contributing a goal and 3 points in the playoffs, in addition to being a penalty killer.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Click on the image and get redirected to a phishing page that prompts for the wallet seed phrase.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Spanish phrase is most often used in cycling to capture the sudden sense of paralysis and exhaustion that can strike out of nowhere.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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For the next hour, Baghi brought out bottle after bottle until there were about a dozen arrayed on the table, each a subtly different expression.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Although the expression carries a list price of $59, the average retail price in the US, according to Wine Searcher, is $194.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The artist is about to give a landmark concert at the Stade de France, titled The Final Show, followed by an after-party at the Accor Arena.—
Billboard France,
Billboard,
10 May 2025
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On Sunday, noted sound designers Nicolas Becker (Oscar winner for Sound of Metal, whose credits also include Gravity and Arrival) and Peter Albrechtsen (Evil Dead Rise, and documentaries The Cave and The Territory) lead a master class titled Creating Immersive Audio in Documentary.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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