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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 to name
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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The Npr Network, NPR, 1 July 2025
As a movie on its own terms, White Zombie (which would be followed up by something of a sequel, Revolt of the Zombies) can at times feel a bit stagnant, a trait that's not uncommon in these early '30s horror movies where the cinematic language of the genre was still being developed.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
Now, terming him a sweetener might be overstatement, after a considerable sophomore slump.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Noun
The state is also defining in law the terms male and female.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 1 July 2025
As a movie on its own terms, White Zombie (which would be followed up by something of a sequel, Revolt of the Zombies) can at times feel a bit stagnant, a trait that's not uncommon in these early '30s horror movies where the cinematic language of the genre was still being developed.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Verb
Musk is exceptionally popular, even idolized, by many on what might be loosely termed the online right.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
Now, terming him a sweetener might be overstatement, after a considerable sophomore slump.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
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During her tenure with the city, Townsend was the deputy commissioner of trials and investigations overseeing the Correction Department’s disciplinary system.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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During her tenure, Corey spearheaded new print and digital sections while building on The Sun’s long tradition of investigative journalism.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Friends and family flooded the comments with words of sympathy and cherished memories of Page.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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When someone loses the ability to speak because of a neurological condition like ALS, the impact goes far beyond words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The bank named the stock a new top pick following its merger agreement with Flowserve in early June.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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Now named The Windsor by Heathrow, the private terminal prides itself on its discretion for high-profile guests but is open to anyone who can afford the fees.—
Michele Robson,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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De los Santos, 27, has a 1.80 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 20 innings over three separate stints in the majors this season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Memphis Grizzlies | 6:00 PM on ESPNU This will be arguably the best contest of the Salt Lake City stint for Oklahoma City, mostly due to the anticipation.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Above this grid are seven phrases, each giving you a clue to seven words.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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This, of course, was swiftly rebuked by comics writer Tom King, who had used the phrase in a Superman comic that same year.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Verb
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Taking inspiration from Rhys Vineyard’s sparkling wine program and its Perpetual Reserve multi-vintage bottling and using a name borrowed from Spain’s Sherry region, the team also released Solera I, a multi-vintage expression of the same varieties with base wine from several years back to 2017.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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On June 27, Lizzo dropped a new mixtape titled My Face Hurts From Smiling.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Completing the set are a live album recorded at Montreux Jazz Festival in 2002, another recorded on the 2003 Reality Tour, and a collection titled Re:call 6, featuring 41 rarities, some available in physical formats for the first time.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
9 July 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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