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as in word
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
what's the term for the odd feeling that you've experienced an event before?
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as in to name
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of term
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The proposals would build on VA community care programs that started under Democratic President Barack Obama and were expanded in Trump's first term.
—Tony Leys, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
Nicole Nixon
july 28, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
Its bylaws call for what is termed a supermajority vote requirement, meaning shareholder votes must achieve support from two thirds of all outstanding shares (66.67%) rather than a simple 50% majority in order to pass.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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Noun
The upside for all involved: terms in a CBA that primarily relate to wages, hours and other working conditions, including interplay with NIL, would be exempt from antitrust scrutiny through the non-statutory labor exemption (which reflects a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions).
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The proposals would build on VA community care programs that started under Democratic President Barack Obama and were expanded in Trump's first term.
—Tony Leys, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Democrat termed out of the Legislature last year after leading the lower chamber from 2016-2023 and becoming one of the longest-serving Speakers in state history.
—Nicole Nixon
july 28, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
Its bylaws call for what is termed a supermajority vote requirement, meaning shareholder votes must achieve support from two thirds of all outstanding shares (66.67%) rather than a simple 50% majority in order to pass.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
Noun
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Cantrell’s tenure had already been marked by public controversy, most recently over a French Quarter trash dispute.—
Jasmine Baehr , David Spunt , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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During his tenure, Cater has pursued a progressive agenda that has included medical debt forgiveness, college savings accounts for newborns, and a new sales tax to fund roads and parks.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Yellow: The letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Seeing Parker’s way of doing business, spelled out in his own words, bolsters everything Guralnick has already told us about him.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As a dedicated member of the Opry, the memorial service was named Jeannie Seely's 5,389th Opry Show to celebrate her record for most performances.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to a Snowflake Research study, 92% of early adopters see ROI from AI, yet 58% still name preparing data as their top obstacle.—
Adrian Carr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Months before making her debut as Orange Is the New Black's Nicky Nichols, Natasha Lyonne did a quick stint on Weeds as Tiffani.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Besides a brief stint in Philadelphia working a corporate job, the Mile High City has been home since.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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This phrase is usually translation for garden bounty that’s made its way into the kitchen.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Gatorade campaign faced blowback after some interpreted the phrase as an offensive reference to sexist domestic roles, but Komljenovic believes only outsiders would have seen the ad that way.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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His wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen), wears an expression of perpetual disappointment.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro-organized co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from regions where artistic expression is at risk, has wrapped up its 23rd edition with a focus on the African continent.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, BFI Southbank will also mount a rep season of her work titled Laura Mulvey: Thinking Through Film.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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The new album, titled The End Is Near, will arrive next year.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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