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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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
First, exchanges need to allow companies to list with greater flexibility, so that European firms can list at scale without being forced to seek more favorable terms overseas.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Enter your passcode if asked, then agree to the terms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Thus, even in terms of release strategy, the films are in conversation about how the arts and artists evolve.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
The Anaheim Transportation Network’s board authorized this week for its executive committee to negotiate a binding memorandum of understanding with the city, laying out terms for a potential takeover.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The bill would mandate prison terms of up to five years for someone entering or reentering the country illegally and stiffer penalties for those who commit certain crimes.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The full terms of the settlement will not be released, though private corporations involved in the litigation may need to disclose their payouts to shareholders.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
In international terms, values were consistently near 98 cents/lb.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Maybe you’re burnt out from the constant people pleasing, or simply come to terms with the fact that work is taking a real toll on you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
First, exchanges need to allow companies to list with greater flexibility, so that European firms can list at scale without being forced to seek more favorable terms overseas.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Enter your passcode if asked, then agree to the terms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Thus, even in terms of release strategy, the films are in conversation about how the arts and artists evolve.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
The Anaheim Transportation Network’s board authorized this week for its executive committee to negotiate a binding memorandum of understanding with the city, laying out terms for a potential takeover.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The bill would mandate prison terms of up to five years for someone entering or reentering the country illegally and stiffer penalties for those who commit certain crimes.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The full terms of the settlement will not be released, though private corporations involved in the litigation may need to disclose their payouts to shareholders.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
In international terms, values were consistently near 98 cents/lb.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 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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Kennedy and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor for much of their overlapping tenures represented the ideological center of the court at a time when the institution became increasingly conservative.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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Some of the Netflix series the trio shepherded during their tenures include such signature hits as Orange Is the New Black, Stranger Things, The Crown, Bridgerton, Grace and Frankie, Ozark, The Night Agent, Black Mirror, Emily In Paris and Wednesday.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bruce Springsteen didn’t mince words at the premiere of his new biopic.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood actor Henry Golding also spent years penning words of wisdom from strangers on the fly, finding power behind the random musings of locals to coveted writers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad on Friday as the countdown to next summer’s World Cup finals continues.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suit names Family Dollar Stores of Missouri LLC; the parent company, Family Dollar Inc; and the property owner, Arthur Fels Company, as defendants.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Two of those involved UMass, where former FCS national championship coaches Mark Whipple and Don Brown combined to go 22-72 during their second stints.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But not every employer is impressed by a long list of short stints.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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But on the Internet he might be best known for his facial expressions and reactions from red carpet photo calls and interviews.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With durable materials and a wide variety of expressions, Emotion Friends double as a playful tool and a teaching resource.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Peterson hosts a regular show on BBC Radio 6 Music, founded the influential Acid Jazz and Brownswood Recordings labels, and in recent years began the We Out Here festival in Dorset, England.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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And the startup not only attracts speculators directly on its website and mobile app, but also white labels its markets to brokers like Robinhood and Webull, adding liquidity and scale.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For over a decade, Donovan Taylor has been sharing his love for the 10 neighborhoods in Louisville’s West End by starting tours.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Goodall’s speaking tours brought her to Miami on many occasions, including an April 2023 lecture at Florida International University’s Ocean Bank Convocation Center and, a decade earlier, to the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center (now Watsco Center) in April 2013.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The email obtained by NPR instructs employees working on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to avoid using about a dozen words and phrases, many of which are central to their work.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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