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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
Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
First and foremost, the term climate change refers to the long-term temperature shifts and weather patterns across the globe.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Newsom, who is termed out of office and cannot run again in November, has been circumspect about his plans for life after 2026.
—Lia Russell
february 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Currently, our charter restricts lease terms to 30 years at the beach and 20 years for other city properties.
—Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
First and foremost, the term climate change refers to the long-term temperature shifts and weather patterns across the globe.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Whether the fracture is open or closed can also impact whether it is termed as complex.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Newsom, who is termed out of office and cannot run again in November, has been circumspect about his plans for life after 2026.
—Lia Russell
february 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
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District officials have pointed to improvements in attendance and gains in Advanced Placement participation during his tenure.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dudamel plans on a colorful tenure atop one of the world’s premiere podiums, realizing times have changed in the seven decades since Bernstein injected his energetic personality into the orchestra and audience.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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Our daily word puzzle with a plot twist.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mohammad Pakpour, the most recent IRGC chief, was among those killed during the opening salvo, and it’s believed that Ahmad Vahidi, who had been named deputy chief in December, has taken the reins.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Herro had played in nine straight games and was just named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday before being ruled out for Tuesday’s game because of left quad soreness.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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In addition, forward Keshad Johnson was recalled from his G League stint after missing four games on assignment with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei worked as Khomeini’s courier, spending several stints in prison for his activism.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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Above this playful mess of a beat, which includes a music box-like instrument that sounds partially broken, Shabaka rips out brief and noisy phrases on tenor sax.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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For example, while not wanting to write a historical novel or write a novel in an old-world-y register, Vicente was keen to avoid anachronisms and therefore attempted not to include a single word or phrase that was not being used in Spanish two centuries ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before experimenting with an early variation of Country Joe and the Fish alongside guitarist Barry Melton in the mid-1960s, McDonald started a small magazine called Rag Baby.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Small strokes, for example, can impair blood flow to the brain and trigger what’s called vascular dementia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tory’s expression flickers, then settles.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead, for the biggest impact, leave out the negatives and offer sincere expressions of pride for the accomplishment at hand.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the worldwide film release, George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment are rolling out new recordings from Michael, titled The Faith Tour, featuring tracks recorded from his Wham!—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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The streaming-gateway and content company has landed the digital rights to the first-ever X Games league, titled… X Games League, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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