as in proverbs
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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Recent Examples of sayings
The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Hats, t-shirts, jerseys, wristbands, belts, and much more featuring John Cena's logos and sayings are now available to fans.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Weather folklore uses nature to predict seasons, but most sayings are not supported by modern science.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Punk sayings and doodles are used as embroidery and prints for dresses, sweatshirts, and denim.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One of Keith Burckhardt’s sayings, still, is burned into Russell Mayor Hilary Buchert’s head.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
All designs, sayings, languages, and philosophies seem to have emerged in permanent body ink.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Hats, t-shirts, jerseys, wristbands, belts, and much more featuring John Cena's logos and sayings are now available to fans.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Weather folklore uses nature to predict seasons, but most sayings are not supported by modern science.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Punk sayings and doodles are used as embroidery and prints for dresses, sweatshirts, and denim.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One of Keith Burckhardt’s sayings, still, is burned into Russell Mayor Hilary Buchert’s head.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
All designs, sayings, languages, and philosophies seem to have emerged in permanent body ink.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sayings
Noun
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Reading Proverbs did not manage to enlighten me to the possibility that my parents’ rules were devised in my best interest.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history.—
Felicia Appenteng,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yesavage backed his words — and then some.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Sayings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sayings. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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