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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
Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That instinct proved to be a good one, as the first Deadpool film earned over $780 million globally and spawned two additional sequels, 2018's Deadpool 2 (which earned $785 million worldwide) and 2014's Deadpool & Wolverine, which nearly doubled both films' hauls in terms of global ticket sales.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Rosé Doubles the Previous Record Holder Rosé’s smash has more than doubled the previous record holder in terms of longevity on the Radio Songs chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Redefine yourself on your own terms.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Perhaps the terms of a US deal with Intel could require Tan to divest certain holdings that the US fears compromises the CEO.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Despite the split, Jonas and Turner — who is now dating British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson, 30 — are reportedly currently in a great place in terms of their relationship and co-parenting their two girls.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The show is a change of pace for Blumhouse in terms of genre, give or take a few Fogler scenes, but maintains its reputation for modest budgets in cheap-looking sets and an unglamorous South Carolina setting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
In terms of cleaning, first place the vacuum cleaner on the dock, and the rinse system will clean it without any intervention.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Greengrass approached the portrayal of PG&E corporation and its negligence on similar terms.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That instinct proved to be a good one, as the first Deadpool film earned over $780 million globally and spawned two additional sequels, 2018's Deadpool 2 (which earned $785 million worldwide) and 2014's Deadpool & Wolverine, which nearly doubled both films' hauls in terms of global ticket sales.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Rosé Doubles the Previous Record Holder Rosé’s smash has more than doubled the previous record holder in terms of longevity on the Radio Songs chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Redefine yourself on your own terms.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Perhaps the terms of a US deal with Intel could require Tan to divest certain holdings that the US fears compromises the CEO.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Despite the split, Jonas and Turner — who is now dating British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson, 30 — are reportedly currently in a great place in terms of their relationship and co-parenting their two girls.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The show is a change of pace for Blumhouse in terms of genre, give or take a few Fogler scenes, but maintains its reputation for modest budgets in cheap-looking sets and an unglamorous South Carolina setting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
In terms of cleaning, first place the vacuum cleaner on the dock, and the rinse system will clean it without any intervention.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some young Democrats running for Congress are calling attention to the age breakdown and lengthy tenures that many hold within the party, and citing these as reasons why the party has struggled.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Netflix’s Martha chronicles the rise, fall, and comeback of lifestyle icon Martha Stewart, all in her own words.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bella and Luna are both Spanish words.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, also names Fox Corporation as a defendant.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the Rivas brothers, the suit also names the Assembly and 10 unnamed John Doe individuals as defendants.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Guards such as Banham, Van Lith and Kia Nurse have been out of position and out of their depth during emergency stints at point guard.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gachon has been operating 02 Fakarava on the atoll for a decade while also serving stints as the president of the French Polynesian Union of Diving Centers.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a result, her books come together to form one of the fullest and most intimate expressions of a life in 20th-century art.—
Brian Robert Moore
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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What’s more, the experimental indie-rock band is also putting out FeelsLive 04/05, a collection of live recordings taped to MiniDisc at shows from 2004 and 2005 tours.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plan also ensures there would be no gap in pay or benefits, which can happen when tours of duty need to be reapproved several times.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The employee's actions appeared to be intended for amusement, with the chatbot programmed to read the phrases back in an accent.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Include the bridge phrases that make these reframes land without resistance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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