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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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Louijeune cannot pursue the nomination, as a Council president can’t serve for consecutive terms.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The terms of the deal were not released.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
See terms & conditions for more details.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Drapes The first step to washing your curtains is to determine whether your window treatments are curtains or drapes—people often use these terms interchangeably.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Louijeune cannot pursue the nomination, as a Council president can’t serve for consecutive terms.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The terms of the deal were not released.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
See terms & conditions for more details.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Drapes The first step to washing your curtains is to determine whether your window treatments are curtains or drapes—people often use these terms interchangeably.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 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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Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks during their tenures.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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During their tenures, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The evening featured a special performance by Ludacris, along with Ciara, Jessica Alba, Julie Bowen, Kerry Washington, Malin Akerman and Olivia Munn serving as presenters and words from Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit also names Diddy’s longtime attorney Kenneth Meiselas as a co-defendant.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit also names White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, along with the offices for president and vice president.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The film has now had two theatrical release stints for the sing-along version film.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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McKinney's big-league journey has also included stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Athletics.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Opening in spring 2026, the exhibition will feature works that invite visitors to engage directly, transforming everyday actions into powerful expressions of peace and connection.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snook and Lacy, who display such sharp instincts in their best work, seem to have been directed to overact; cameras freeze on their exaggeratedly bewildered or angry or devastated expressions, putting exclamation points at the end of too many scenes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company also owns film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films, and in-house studio AMC Studios.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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While Sora labels their videos with watermarks, these can be removed or overlooked once the Sora videos spread to other social media platforms, according to Torney.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To garrison those vulnerable treasure houses, Britain had to reassign regiments from tours of duty in North America and abandon Philadelphia, the biggest prize the redcoats had taken so far.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The polite and sensible thing to do is learn basic greetings and phrases.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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These diagrams break sentences down into noun phrases and verb phrases and then further subdivide them into nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and so forth.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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