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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
John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The term is also multidimensional, embodying a range of qualities beyond wealth, like attractiveness, ambition, education/intelligence, professional success/achievement, and dating intention.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
One trustee, Keys Allen, is termed out, and another spot — Alina Mullen’s — has been unoccupied for months.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Abbott, who is seeking an unprecedented fourth term, is hoping to change that dynamic this cycle — a gamble that early polling suggests could backfire.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The term is also multidimensional, embodying a range of qualities beyond wealth, like attractiveness, ambition, education/intelligence, professional success/achievement, and dating intention.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Both of whom have been termed day-to-day but did not travel with the team.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
One trustee, Keys Allen, is termed out, and another spot — Alina Mullen’s — has been unoccupied for months.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
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The core of key contributors across Cherundolo’s tenure plus remaining players from the class who arrived in the same window as Son – center back Ryan Porteous and midfielder Mathieu Choinière – were bolstered by transfers who align with how Dos Santos envisions LAFC challenging opponents.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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That likely means the Dolphins are taking a conservative approach this offseason, which has been the case for all but one first season of a coach’s tenure under Steve Ross’ reign as the franchise’s majority owner.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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One word kept coming up among women who talked about their journeys in those years.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Silver knows that strong words and six-figure fines might not be nearly enough to compel struggling teams to commit to real competition instead of improving their odds in what’s expected to be one of the deepest drafts in recent history — and that’s why the NBA is looking at stronger solutions.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots have named Zak Kuhr their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Chalke also appeared in a 2018 episode of the Roseanne spinoff The Conners, this time playing a woman named Andrea.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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And there is one experienced starting cornerback or safety (Minkah Fitzpatrick) on the roster, and his future in Miami isn’t guaranteed since the former Pro Bowl safety already turned his nose up at participating in a Dolphins’ rebuild during his first stint in Miami.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Following a two-year stint as an intern, Kirksey spent three years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ scouting department.—
Mike Kaye
February 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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While some terms or phrases may linger for centuries, most of today’s slang terminology is more current.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over and over, Lowell junior Cayden Yuran has heard the phrase and repeated it back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For example, Blue Origin and Sierra Space are working together on an outpost called Orbital Reef, and a consortium including NanoRacks and Voyager Space are developing one named Starlab.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters’ section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Freed from the albatross of expectation, Liu has now leaned into expression.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those looks were replaced with expressions of exhaustion and defeat.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nodding to its own influence in the category, the label has released a new capsule collection titled, fittingly, Icons Reborn.—
Cami Fateh,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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And now, 23 years later, there's even a documentary—fittingly titled Reality Check.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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