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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
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
Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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
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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
On the left, an approach that Neem terms post-American has taken root, pushing the arguments of the 1970s in an ever more emphatic direction.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terms
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Bilton's resume boasts tenures at major publications such as Vanity Fair and The New York Times.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Neither quarterback has gotten on the field frequently in their tenures at UM so far.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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In other words, the drug may not create the problem from scratch so much as unmask or worsen one that was already simmering.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The filings cite the president’s own words expressing continued support of the weaponization fund, while declining to answer whether the effort has been halted.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Truist names the company’s third CEO On Monday, June 15, Truist announced Lyons as its new CEO.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The suit names the school, the Archdiocese of New York and a former coach as defendants.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Her earliest roles in TV came in the '70s with stints on The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Three's Company and The Incredible Hulk.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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After his playing career, Zidane would become manager of Real Madrid, his former club, for two stints, from 2016–18 and 2019–21.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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In the days and weeks that followed, expressions of support poured in, both locally and from communities across the country and around the world.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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One that leans toward the latter category is President’s Choice, a whiskey collector’s favorite that includes single barrel expressions of bourbon and rye whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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In addition to selling a line of 7-OH pills called Advanced Alkaloids online and at his CBD American Shaman retail shops, Sanders also white-labels 7-OH products for other brands through Shaman Botanicals.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
24 Nov. 2025
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If a student misses 10% or more of school days during the year, CPS labels the student a chronic absentee.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
24 Nov. 2025
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Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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All shows are conceived with an eye towards franchising the IP across the Disney ecosystem with consumer product extensions, like toys and clothing, experiences, including Disney parks, cruises and tours, and music, including soundtracks and concerts.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Interrogative phrases appeared in 26% of episodes.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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There are five phrases that the most charismatic people use over and over again.—
Vanessa Van Edwards,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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