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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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6
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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7
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
Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
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
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The documents drop includes texts between prosecutors in the case debating on how to word the indictment.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Just a few words that found their way into playlists, protest chants, school yards, and social media platforms.
—Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
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
It was carefully worded to only allow a president who has served two nonconsecutive terms to seek a third one, which would prevent former Presidents Obama and Bush from returning.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The documents drop includes texts between prosecutors in the case debating on how to word the indictment.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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This week, the stories in The Lede are devoted to the lives that have been upended during the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second term.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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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
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Also: five pencils are enough The Chinese government did not immediately issue a statement on the negotiations or confirm whether a deal was struck.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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In a joint statement in March, Poland and the three Baltic states announced their withdrawal, arguing for a rethink on which weapons are – and which ones are not – acceptable in the face of Russia’s aggression.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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And like all public media outlets, we were built on a promise: that all people — regardless of income, geography, or background — deserve access to information that informs, educates, and inspires.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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After seeing Archway’s ads in the newspaper, Michael’s mother suggested getting more information.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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When a phone promises improved battery life that is usually a vote-winner.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Fans at the benefit gig were told to stay for a special guest after Walker’s set, with the promise of another surprise appearance alongside him and Nina Nesbitt, the BBC reports.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
3 May 2025
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Murphy brought the jury back into the courtroom and read them the Allen charge, a set of instructions given to a jury that believe it’s deadlocked.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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If the user follows these instructions, the command downloads and runs the malicious file known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS).—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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After a second-half slump persisted into the playoffs last season, Bohm was the subject of trade rumors and the team did consider moving him.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Those rumors kicked into higher gear after Monday, when Sen. Robert Rodriguez killed his own proposal to delay the implementation of new artificial intelligence regulations.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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That has led to an increased emphasis on advertising tiers, crackdowns on password sharing and more streaming service bundles.—
Sarah Whitten,Alex Sherman,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Proton Mail offers multiple levels of protection, starting with using a strong password and an optional account recovery email.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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As the old saying goes, blood — and directorial instincts — are thicker than water.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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An old saying suggests a series isn’t a series until the road team wins a contest on the opponent’s home floor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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