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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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as in words
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 names
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
Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The 7-foot-6 player is only 22 and a title would have strapped a rocket to his back in terms of stardom.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
However, the race for city councilmember for District 9 — this area includes parts of downtown Los Angeles — is key in that its longtime representative, Curren Price, is termed out.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But none of those cars can get anywhere near the Prelude’s efficiency, while the coupe gives up little in terms of driver engagement.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Noun
By using this framing, the term positions the larger body, the body someone had before weight-loss, as something bad that will haunt them.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The 7-foot-6 player is only 22 and a title would have strapped a rocket to his back in terms of stardom.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
The current commissioner, Democrat Ricardo Lara, is termed out.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
However, the race for city councilmember for District 9 — this area includes parts of downtown Los Angeles — is key in that its longtime representative, Curren Price, is termed out.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Noun
In practical terms, according to a person familiar with the discussions surrounding the new requirement, ships may need to use armed security teams on board or equipment designed to prevent hijackings, kidnappings or robberies.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But none of those cars can get anywhere near the Prelude’s efficiency, while the coupe gives up little in terms of driver engagement.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Verb
Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
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Mark Lynch Republican Senate hopeful Lynch represents one of the most meaningful challenges to Graham’s tenure in the past 23 years.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The lawsuit revived long-running questions about whether property values were manipulated during Kramer’s tenure, dating back to 2009.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Two sides of the building are clad in giant words, the letters 5 feet tall, drawn from his 2015 speech marking the 50th anniversary of the civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The ambiguity of Chinese, the way meaning pools in the spaces between words, resists translation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Lackey was named the 2026 Johnny Bench Award winner as the best collegiate catcher in Division I on Tuesday.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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Duran held world championships in four weight classes and was named the Fighter of the Decade for the 1970s by American sports publication The Sporting News.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Mourinho, who was featured in promotional material for Pérez during the campaign, would be back for a second stint at Madrid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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His confirmation follows a three-year stint as KBI director and a high-profile career as a prosecutor.—
Matthew Kelly
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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The phrase is commonly used in restaurant kitchens and originated at soda counters in the 1930s, according to the dictionary.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Anyone with information about the killing may contact detectives by calling 816-234-5043 or reach out to the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Even some supporters called that a mistake that damaged his credibility.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The top-scoring expression matures for an astounding six years in white American oak barrels.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Salaviza described the short form as a pure mode of expression in which authentic emotion is fundamental, while von Döhren – drawing on her parallel career as an illustrator – emphasized how effectively the format can convey feeling through storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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For this project, the British artist and stage designer has conceived a journey across 15 immersive installations, each titled with an evocative name and spotlighting the work of 500 artisans by framing their work with light, a primordial force that is at the heart of her artistic practice.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The following year brought The Cursed, a gothic horror-thriller (originally titled Eight for Silver) that reunited him with director Ellis.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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