as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
nobody gave a darn about us when we were poor, but now that we are rich, we have friends we never knew about!
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also durn
as in freaking
deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure
I can't seem to tie this darn shoe
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Recent Examples of darn
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
That would be a ripe spot to declare that the AI isn’t of professional quality and make darned sure to remove any wording that suggests otherwise.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Jan. 2026
As exhilarating as the holidays can be, the flip side can be pretty darn boring - January.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The Triumph was, and still is, honest, authentic, and darned-near bulletproof.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
That would be a ripe spot to declare that the AI isn’t of professional quality and make darned sure to remove any wording that suggests otherwise.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In fairness, the guy did have a darn good season.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Jan. 2026
As exhilarating as the holidays can be, the flip side can be pretty darn boring - January.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for darn
Noun
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What is emerging instead is a stewardship model that treats vital ecosystems, like coral reefs, as dynamic systems requiring maintenance, repair, and adaptation, much like roads, damns, and power grids.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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My parents have no idea what’s happening because legacy media is not reporting on anything worth a damn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, Blackstone Valley returned to the ice for the first time since the fatal attack earlier this month, with players donning hearts stitched on the front of their jerseys with the initials of all three who died.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jimmy Savile may not have been connected to Leeds United, but he was stitched into the fabric of the city.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Theroux is a hoot as the cult fixer with a past, thoroughly having a blast as this mysterious guy whose shaky history is about to catch up with him.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Say those owls are like four, five hundred yards away, and your owl hoot makes those owls take off or start hooting.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The issue was surrounding his leg amputation surgery, a procedure that involves stretching the muscles and suturing them to provide the bone with padding.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The surgeon sutured the wounds but knew the arm would have to be amputated.—
Sarah El Deeb,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Alex Jacobs, United States, 2026 A cursed artifact wrapped in static.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Spurs fans would kill to be ‘cursed’ in the same way!—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In September ‘18, Fulmer had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Beth Am is also active in social-justice work, or Tikkun Olam, the Jewish principle to repair the world.—
Lauren Costantino
March 14,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The brand is helmed by Tatsuya Kowatari, who spent years sewing in the shadows of the industry before flipping the script to launch his own label.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Darn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darn. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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