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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 names
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of terms
Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Technology teams should consider and understand the business impact in terms of the annual operating plan and free cash flow, as well as how initiatives support each metric.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Financial terms for the multiyear deal were not disclosed.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Ethical Concerns Despite recognition of its importance in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, target marketing has been criticized for generating controversy among the public.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Lyles has at times faced criticism over a lack of transparency during her five terms in office, especially in the latter years.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
For 17 terms, the 6th District has chosen Clyburn to be that voice.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 May 2026
Rabb had built a reputation as a fighter over five terms as a state representative who consistently butted heads with the local Philadelphia Democratic Party.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 20 May 2026
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Manchester City are coming to terms with life after Pep Guardiola — but that does not mean their days of dominance are coming to an end.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Technology teams should consider and understand the business impact in terms of the annual operating plan and free cash flow, as well as how initiatives support each metric.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Financial terms for the multiyear deal were not disclosed.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Ethical Concerns Despite recognition of its importance in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, target marketing has been criticized for generating controversy among the public.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Lyles has at times faced criticism over a lack of transparency during her five terms in office, especially in the latter years.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
For 17 terms, the 6th District has chosen Clyburn to be that voice.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 May 2026
Rabb had built a reputation as a fighter over five terms as a state representative who consistently butted heads with the local Philadelphia Democratic Party.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 20 May 2026
Verb
Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terms
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Since 2016, presidents have cycled through office with unusual speed, their tenures often cut short by confrontation with Congress, corruption allegations, or mass protests.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Job tenures have become shorter and incomes more volatile.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026
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After a few words of introduction, Alexis started asking Graciela and me questions about our creative processes, about the importance of surprises in art, about the relationship between photographs and stories, about memory and mourning and pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Letter writer names the cost of the ticket, new outfit and babysitter, but unmarried friend has other accounting in mind.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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According to Baseball Reference, the 34-year-old has more than a decade of major league experience including stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Nationals.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Harvey's dad is former NBA player Donnell Harvey, whose career included stints with the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets, among other teams, per ESPN.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Others consciously monitor facial expressions, tone, body language, communication patterns, sensory reactions, and emotional responses throughout the workday to appear acceptable within professional culture.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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All Alan seems to know how to do is a lil-stinker dance while making cheeky expressions, distilling the sketch comedian’s talents into an unnervingly tidy package.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Iran already blocks independent TV and tightly polices journalists; Freedom House labels its media not free as authorities ban satellite dishes and cut off outside internet access for weeks.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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All riads come with 24/7 access to a personal butler, who can coordinate dinner reservations and arrange tours of the nearby Medina.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If there are older fans looking to relive tours of the past, Arirang is not the tour for that.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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To encourage environmental awareness, the sanitation department has designed its cans in bright orange with phrases in white lettering inspired by the city’s nightlife.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Throughout history, phrases like this have come up time and again.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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