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to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of terming
With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.
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Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terming
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He was never criminally charged, but a civil lawsuit naming him led to his immediate release from the Buffalo Bills in August 2022.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Recent polling has also shown that voters are very concerned about energy affordability and rising utility costs, with 13% of Americans naming it as the most important financial problem facing their family — a 10-point increase from last year, according to an April Gallup poll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Porter focused on cutting bureaucracy, calling for a single statewide development permit to streamline approvals and reduce delays.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The duo joined with a third operator, Larry Beck, merging their companies in 1968 and dubbing it Waste Management.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Heck, one agent still harps on me not dubbing one of his clients All-Rookie First Team half a decade ago.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Then, on the final day of May, Stearns made a small deal to acquire Luis Torrens, designating Omar Narváez for assignment in the process.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The team also added Hunter Feduccia, while trading starter Danny Jansen and designating backup Matt Thaiss for assignment.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Terming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terming. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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