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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
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Are physicians going to feel comfortable, in terms of liability, giving that?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Athletic directors have long been termed the CEOs of collegiate sports departments, but increasingly schools are taking the term literally, looking outside the typical sports pathways for business leaders to take the reins.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Certain products and brands may be excluded, so be sure to check the terms and conditions on Chewy's website for product-specific details.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Are physicians going to feel comfortable, in terms of liability, giving that?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Trump administration has similarly frozen funding for UCLA – about $584 million is suspended and at risk, the chancellor said – as part of what the administration has termed efforts to crack down on antisemitism and protect civil rights.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Athletic directors have long been termed the CEOs of collegiate sports departments, but increasingly schools are taking the term literally, looking outside the typical sports pathways for business leaders to take the reins.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
Noun
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Former President Barack Obama’s tenure marked a turning point.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Gen Z’s brief job tenures are much more complicated than what meets the eye; entry-level job postings have fallen 29% since January 2024, and alongside fewer opportunities, many are feeling underprepared and unsupported in their professional lives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Iniki is the Hawaiian word for sharp and piercing wind.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Republican two-term president tapped Attorney General Pam Bondi to take temporary command of DC's police department and named Terry Cole, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency, the interim federal commissioner of the police department.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The declaration also names the FBI, the DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President as defendants.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Saraya, as Paige, worked with WWE for over 10 years, including stints as a general manager and ringside valet for tag teams.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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King, a 56-year-old cattle and poultry farmer, is currently serving his second stint in the Senate, after first being elected to the chamber in 2013.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Yet the sudden ubiquity of this phrase also reveals the extraordinary pressure the young-adult generation feels to decipher a puzzle-like economy that barely rewards their best efforts.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The phrases were used across a range of merchandise like a Tiger Blood energy drink, a biographical comic book and other items, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Was this what some people called analytic contentment?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects not just public speech and expression against government retaliation but also the public's ability to access information without government censorship.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company's current plan, titled Dare Forward 2030, was announced in March 2022 and significantly focused on sustainability and electrification.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That article, which appeared first in the Oxford American, had subsequently come out as a little book titled True Adventures with the King of Bluegrass.—
Tom Piazza
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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