Thesaurus results for VERBALISMS

verbalisms

noun

plural of verbalism

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an act, process, or means of putting something into words the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy

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Illinois is among the bluest states in the union, but the moderate wing of the Democratic Party is ascendant here — that’s underappreciated, given the media focus on democratic socialists and shrill left-wing voices.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
These papers have hosted the voices of those who have parsed out the details of how Newsom’s across-the-board commutations are legally suspect in various ways, and indeed argued that Newsom is undermining the desires of Californians.

— Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

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Studies have found that, for women, testosterone gels or creams are better than oral formulations, which have been linked to liver and high cholesterol problems.

— Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026
That’s beginning to change as brands explore formulations designed to support the wider ECM.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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Companies must submit non-proprietary expressions of interest outlining their relevant expertise.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Austin selected 46 of the original collection’s 96 barrels to create the blend used in both expressions.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026

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The University of Washington chapter of Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return, or SUPER UW, spearheaded a May 2024 encampment at the Seattle campus with other groups, according to reports and SUPER UW’s statements.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
There may be no bias as prevalent in politics and rhetoric as recency bias, the inclination to give disproportionate emphasis to recent events and statements rather than historical overview and contemplation.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026

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