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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
Law Murray, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Sachs, co-writing the film per usual with Mauricio Zacharias, has a deep investment in the Manhattan arts scene of the period that pays off in terms of the drama’s immersiveness.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Moscow and Beijing signed a legally binding memorandum to advance construction in September 2025, but pricing, financing terms, and a delivery timeline remain unresolved.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In terms of scoring, Schroder hasn’t done much, but that’s never been the best part of his game.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Iran says its aim is to reopen the strait to friendly countries that abide by its terms to use it.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Rabb had built a reputation as a fighter over five terms as a state representative who consistently butted heads with the local Philadelphia Democratic Party.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 20 May 2026
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Wednesday that Moscow’s fundamental terms are unchanged, with Putin insisting that Ukraine pull its troops from the four regions — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia — that Russia illegally annexed in September 2022 but hasn’t fully captured.
—Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There Are Many Secrets to Longevity The theme of longevity percolated at the summit — in terms of products and services, but also how to live one’s best life.
—Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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
Noun
Holmgren is one of the best defenders in the game, both in terms of premier rim protection and play-by-play consistency.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Sachs, co-writing the film per usual with Mauricio Zacharias, has a deep investment in the Manhattan arts scene of the period that pays off in terms of the drama’s immersiveness.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Moscow and Beijing signed a legally binding memorandum to advance construction in September 2025, but pricing, financing terms, and a delivery timeline remain unresolved.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In terms of scoring, Schroder hasn’t done much, but that’s never been the best part of his game.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Iran says its aim is to reopen the strait to friendly countries that abide by its terms to use it.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Rabb had built a reputation as a fighter over five terms as a state representative who consistently butted heads with the local Philadelphia Democratic Party.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 20 May 2026
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Wednesday that Moscow’s fundamental terms are unchanged, with Putin insisting that Ukraine pull its troops from the four regions — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia — that Russia illegally annexed in September 2022 but hasn’t fully captured.
—Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There Are Many Secrets to Longevity The theme of longevity percolated at the summit — in terms of products and services, but also how to live one’s best life.
—Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Verb
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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Both tenures were well above the historical norms for those programs.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Farrugia’s eight-year stint aligns with the tenures of previous Mayo Clinic presidents.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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In other words, if motor oil is a soup, the base stock is the broth.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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The right words could arrive with surprising simplicity today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The message never names the product, which is something a real recall would always include.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The lawsuit names the city of Boise, the Boise Fire Department, and also contains unnamed entities or people as defendants, including John and Jane Does.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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TruTV will continue to have Rally coverage before and after the McEnroes’ stints, while TNT handles marquee match presentations.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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Shabbat is one of the great expressions of that wisdom — and one that feels especially relevant today.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Right now, finding out information about babies' stress levels is dependent on casual observation of crying, facial expressions, and movement, as well as basic vital signs, Northwestern said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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California consumers are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes, a premium Italian variety with protected status requiring specific consortium certification.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Our society labels divorce as a failure, with plenty of shame attached to it.—
Patricia Neligan,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The neighborhood It’d be easy to spend a week around Nay Palad’s beachfront area, alternating between dips in the pool, reading books in a hammock, and tours around the gin-clear water in a see-through kayak—but on-the-up Siargao is well worth exploring.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The annual Grenada Chocolate Festival celebrates the island’s organic cacao industry with tastings, workshops and farm tours.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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After the breakdown plunges into a low-pass filter, the song emerges out the other hand with a fully fledged vocal, lyrics and all—a relatively rarity in Willner’s world of half-syllables and blurred phrases.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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The chats are of a wide variety and do not appear to contain any obvious triggering words or phrases.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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