Synonyms of word
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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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3
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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4
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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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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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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1
as in terms
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 statements
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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3
as in vows
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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4
as in instructions
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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5
as in passwords
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 sayings
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 says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of word
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Garcia logged into his X account and typed three words.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
With the way the bill is worded, Frank said Superfund sites might also be included.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Noun
The final word this time should go to Thomas, his former team-mate with Wrexham, Wales and Chelsea.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Garcia logged into his X account and typed three words.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
This depiction didn’t limit the exemption to MLB but instead, at least as worded, extends throughout professional baseball.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
With the way the bill is worded, Frank said Superfund sites might also be included.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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