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as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays
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as in moods
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
when I'm in my cooking mode, I just have to go into the kitchen and make something
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as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort
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Recent Examples of modes
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
However, these modes of transportation can be costly and worth insuring.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
With the Land Rover Terrain Response System offering modes comprising Eco, Dynamic, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud & Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Wade, the tech takes the geographic and meteorological elements and slays them with a flick of a control.
—John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Navigation is powered by AI and 3D light to avoid 180+ obstacle types, with five specialized carpet modes available via the Dreamehome App.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Once assembled, the chair offers three modes (infant, toddler, and youth) and comes with a green-minded cushion fashioned from recycled plastic bottles.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
The mopeds and similar modes of transportation have become notorious in Boston, often weaving through traffic and lining up outside of popular takeout spots.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
But others see past modes of transportation as part of San Diego’s future.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The mechanism moves awkwardly from driving modes to the paddle-shifting option or into reverse.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
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More speed settings, modes and optional accessories add to the cost, with midrange vibration platform machines topping out around $300 and high-end vibration platform machines around $500.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
However, these modes of transportation can be costly and worth insuring.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
With the Land Rover Terrain Response System offering modes comprising Eco, Dynamic, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud & Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Wade, the tech takes the geographic and meteorological elements and slays them with a flick of a control.
—John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Navigation is powered by AI and 3D light to avoid 180+ obstacle types, with five specialized carpet modes available via the Dreamehome App.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Once assembled, the chair offers three modes (infant, toddler, and youth) and comes with a green-minded cushion fashioned from recycled plastic bottles.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
The mopeds and similar modes of transportation have become notorious in Boston, often weaving through traffic and lining up outside of popular takeout spots.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
But others see past modes of transportation as part of San Diego’s future.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The mechanism moves awkwardly from driving modes to the paddle-shifting option or into reverse.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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