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he spoke in a tongue that I didn't understand
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Recent Examples of tongue
Colin the Janitor crawling down a hallway with his black tongue wagging at a cowering woman, and the true image of hell incarnate, Pyramid Head, literally ripping the skin suit off of live bodies should shake you to your core.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The man was asked to lay on his back, and doctors pulled out his tongue to look inside his throat.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
But even the best-intending critics should hold their tongues while a larger effort unfolds.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Reacher introduces himself in the man’s native tongue.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The man was asked to lay on his back, and doctors pulled out his tongue to look inside his throat.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
But even the best-intending critics should hold their tongues while a larger effort unfolds.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Reacher introduces himself in the man’s native tongue.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tongue
Noun
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The language put Sainz at risk of action from the FIA under its misconduct guidelines, which have a range of potential sanctions for repeat offences including fines, points deductions and race bans.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This ideological clash over language reflects broader political divisions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ann was ultimately presented with hundreds of sentences, all based on a limited vocabulary of 1,024 words.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mastering language—with its nuanced vocabulary and conceptual frameworks—amplifies your ability to inspire teams and drive innovation.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To prepare, Reid worked with a dialect coach and learned the specific physicality associated with Natalia's condition.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The interview was conducted in a mixture of English and Low German, a dialect widely spoken within the Christian Mennonite community.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Knowing the correct four-word idioms is a sign of education.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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While often used sarcastically to mock true believers, the idiom reflects Italy’s enduring ambiguity toward Fascism, even 80 years after its fall.—
Mattia Ferraresi,
airmail.news,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Tongue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tongue. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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