Synonyms of terms

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noun

plural of term

1

as in tenures

a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position

elected for a two-year term as mayor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tenures
• stints
• tours
• shifts
• times
• hitches
• goes
• durations
• watches
• cycles
• lifetimes
• spells
• spans
• runs
• stretches
• lives
• standings
• life spans
• turns

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as in words

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• words
• expressions
• phrases
• idioms
• linguistic forms
• speech forms
• morphemes
• colloquialisms
• monosyllables
• polysyllables
• euphemisms
• locutions
• coinages
• neologisms
• collocations
• modernisms
• archaisms
• loanwords
• vernacularisms

terms

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verb

present tense third-person singular of term

as in names

to give a name to

the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• names
• labels
• titles
• styles
• calls
• dubs
• designates
• nicknames
• denominates
• nominates
• entitles
• specifies
• clepes
• christens
• brands
• denotes
• tags
• baptizes
• stigmatizes
• misnames
• renames
• mistitles
• surnames
• code-names
• relabels
• miscalls
• rechristens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of terms

Noun

But in terms of global impact, socially, culturally and economically, nothing comes close to the World Cup. —Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Marlowe earned the right — even in an increasingly unfair business — to exit on his terms. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026

In terms of the impact on jobs, Amodei told ABC News that the employment market has always recovered after technological innovations, but this time intervention may be necessary to help the public in the short- and long-term. —Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026

Gaspin has overseen a big push for Netflix in terms of competition series and big IP titles such as the aforementioned The Golden Ticket, Monopoly and Clue. —Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026

In practical terms, according to a person familiar with the discussions surrounding the new requirement, ships may need to use armed security teams on board or equipment designed to prevent hijackings, kidnappings or robberies. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026

But none of those cars can get anywhere near the Prelude’s efficiency, while the coupe gives up little in terms of driver engagement. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026

Instead, incomes for American families soared in real terms by more than $6,000. —Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026

For example, Zachery Ty Bryan, who played Brad, has been sentenced to multiple prison terms. —Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026

Verb

Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures. —Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

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

Phrases Containing terms

• come to terms