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
By tradition, Ohio’s mix of snow, clouds, and cold suggests a year that may start with challenges but also holds opportunities for growth — and at least enough food to put on the table, according to the old sayings.
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Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
The new space resembles the old, complete with walls covered in graffiti with names, sayings, and pictures of the old Post Bar.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Amish are part of the wider Anabaptist movement, which puts heavy emphasis on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, containing some of his most radical and counter-cultural sayings — to love enemies, live simply, bless persecutors, turn the other cheek and to endure sufferings joyfully.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The Workers’ Party of Korea is the sole ruling party of North Korea, blending communism with the words, sayings and ideals of the Kim dynasty, who have imposed their authoritarian rule on the country for three generations.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
Little sayings like that get you through the rough patches.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.
—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
Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
The new space resembles the old, complete with walls covered in graffiti with names, sayings, and pictures of the old Post Bar.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Amish are part of the wider Anabaptist movement, which puts heavy emphasis on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, containing some of his most radical and counter-cultural sayings — to love enemies, live simply, bless persecutors, turn the other cheek and to endure sufferings joyfully.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The Workers’ Party of Korea is the sole ruling party of North Korea, blending communism with the words, sayings and ideals of the Kim dynasty, who have imposed their authoritarian rule on the country for three generations.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
Little sayings like that get you through the rough patches.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sayings
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For nine months, Erasmus spent his short nights in a modest dorm and his long days in the print shop, expanding on his collection of proverbs Adagiorum chiliades while Aldus proofread, craftsman carefully laying sets of print and rolling paper through the press.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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Includes quirky facts, adages, advice, quotes and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nests, perennials, timekeeping, recipes and more.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kittle's teammates also offered kind words after their victory against the Eagles.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The men appeared to exchange words for a few seconds before being separated by Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Sayings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sayings. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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