morphemes

plural of morpheme

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Noun
  • For Polaris, the bigger slot arrives alongside a new song made on its own terms — a first step rather than a final word.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But little progress has been made towards implementing a deal to end the conflict, which includes terms for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its troops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Calderon became a friend to the whole family, and Wilson’s daughter collected cans to add to Calderon’s collection and learned Spanish phrases to speak with him.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • During that time, the pandas will have to adjust to their environment and undergo specialized training with their new handlers, learning some English phrases and commands along the way.
    — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Morphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphemes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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