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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?
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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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Noun
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Research suggests that longer CEO tenures correlate with better long-term company performance.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024 -
Only four tight ends in franchise history accumulated more during their tenures.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes life hands you a case of the blues that can only be cured by watching Ben Affleck line dance while doing his best to convey autism with his facial expressions.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic expressions of grief and anger over Lorca’s murder mark the first and third movements.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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