as in idiom
a sequence of words having a specific meaning
kids drawing literal representations of the phrase "to rain cats and dogs"
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrase
Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2025
The simple phrase is the foundation of the culture.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Pawel Rzeszucinski, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Reinert concurs that additional legal challenges can be brought in the court system depending on the way other state laws are phrased or organized.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 18 June 2025
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Noun
That phrase is used to describe the physical maladies that have kept him from pursuing an active musical life.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2025
The simple phrase is the foundation of the culture.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Verb
Analyze how people phrase their interactions with LLMs and adjust your content to fit this design pattern.
—Pawel Rzeszucinski, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Reinert concurs that additional legal challenges can be brought in the court system depending on the way other state laws are phrased or organized.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrase
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Overall, the impression the car imparts is decidedly futuristic, and the design idiom certainly aligns with other recent luxurious EV concepts, such as those unveiled by Jaguar, Mercedes, and Genesis, as well as production vehicles such as the Tesla Cybertruck.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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By the time these terms get into the mainstream, new ones have already appeared, although some (such as to dig or cool) remain staples of the idiom despite wide non-Negro use.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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This year’s question was worded a bit differently, and the inclusion of Canales, Morgan and Tilis might have contributed to a more positive response.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The tariff letters are worded aggressively in Trump’s style of writing.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the collective defense offered by NATO in a reversal of his previous criticism of the alliance.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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“Phrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrase. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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