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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
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
In practical terms, more direct exposure would come from using a hair dryer in the morning or waiting in front of a microwave oven for your popcorn to finish.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Residents fought back, airing their complaints to television stations and telling a horrific story of what some termed corporate neglect to the Village Board.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
If the council approves the raises, the higher salaries would take effect when the winners of that election begin their terms in December.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
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Noun
While November’s election is not a presidential one, Krosnick said there will very likely be crossover in terms of dissatisfaction toward the party in charge of Congress.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
In practical terms, more direct exposure would come from using a hair dryer in the morning or waiting in front of a microwave oven for your popcorn to finish.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Residents fought back, airing their complaints to television stations and telling a horrific story of what some termed corporate neglect to the Village Board.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Yet to understand the movement of cucumbers solely in terms of thigmotropism would be to ignore part of what makes this plant so captivating.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
If the council approves the raises, the higher salaries would take effect when the winners of that election begin their terms in December.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
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