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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
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Trump has ramped up immigration enforcement in his second term after running on a promise to conduct mass deportations.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 8 June 2025
Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Nothing like this had been attempted in 25 years, and Range’s Micelli termed it a third revolution, harkening to a couple of covert formations that transformed the rep business.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Noun
And with personal terms already agreed on a seven-year contract between the 20-year-old and the Premier League side, there is every chance a deal gets completed.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Trump has ramped up immigration enforcement in his second term after running on a promise to conduct mass deportations.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 8 June 2025
Verb
Pittman is termed out of office in December 2026 and has been pondering his next political move.
—Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Nothing like this had been attempted in 25 years, and Range’s Micelli termed it a third revolution, harkening to a couple of covert formations that transformed the rep business.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
Noun
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Hayden has been surplus to requirements during most of Howe’s tenure.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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During his tenure, Hayat, who used to work for ITV, has been part of a nations and regions relocation, successful battle to avoid privatization, digital strategy and a Fast Forward plan.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Noun
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His words capture a moment of convergence between celebrity advocacy and scientific breakthrough that couldn’t be more timely.—
Greg Licholai MD,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Though James was determined to silence Ruby, their passionate exchanges of words eventually ignited a certain spark.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 June 2025
Verb
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President Donald Trump's former lawyer Jay Sekulow has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging that the defendants misled the police in the 2022 murder investigation of an employee of Sekulow's.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Anduril has named its next-generation IVAS product EagleEye.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Noun
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That paved the way for Fields to return to the House after a previous 1993-97 stint.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Ana Swanson and Lazaro Gamio Selfies From the Front: Inside the ‘V.I.P.’ Brigade for Ambitious Russian Officials After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans.—
Lazaro Gamio Nataliya Vasilyeva Ryan Francis Bradley Ilham Ahmed,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Lin had a remarkable memory for words, phrases, and formulas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Allowing kids to complete the phrases on each page in their own words is a unique, personalized touch that could also act as a time capsule.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The series, aptly titled Trainwreck, highlights the people who lived through the headline-making events, disasters and tragedies.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Last month, Friends of Big Bear Valley launched a contest titled FledgeFest 2025 where fans could predict exactly when Sunny and Gizmo would each fly.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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