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as in term
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand
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2
as in statement
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I give you my word that I won't try to escape
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5
as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word
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6
as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
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7
as in password
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word?" demanded the sentry
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8
as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of word
Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, his words carry weight on Wall Street.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
In part, the contrasting results show the importance of how survey questions are worded.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Later, a new friend named Rafael told me about his recent trip to Chapada Diamantina, which is filled with stunning hikes and cachoeiras (the Portuguese word for waterfalls).
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, his words carry weight on Wall Street.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The vote was initially set for Thursday but was then postponed to Friday at the last minute because of wording discrepancies in the voting language.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
In part, the contrasting results show the importance of how survey questions are worded.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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In terms of sheer number of ships, Beijing’s navy is now bigger than Washington’s and Chinese shipyards can churn out new builds at a far higher rate.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schuschnigg resigned, accepted Hitler’s terms to avoid the shedding of Bruderblut, and, on March 12, German troops marched into Austria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Starbucks expects the total value of its China retail business to exceed $13 billion, according to the statement.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Solomon said, in the current environment, with the promise of AI boosting Wall Street to new highs, the growth option is looking more and more realistic.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The boom comes as the tariff spat with Washington has kicked up nationalistic support in China, and a promise not to back down in its face-off with the US.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Uttar Pradesh, a development initiative provided community health workers with a smartphone app that combined diagnostic and treatment instructions with a client-management program.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Customers can tap their phones to the bag’s logo to access brand videos, authentication verification, care instructions, and personalized questionnaires.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Avoid reusing old passwords across different accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Notably, ChatGPT Atlas asks users to opt in to share their password keychains, something that could be exploited by malicious attacks aimed at the browser’s agent.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Amish are part of the wider Anabaptist movement, which puts heavy emphasis on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, containing some of his most radical and counter-cultural sayings — to love enemies, live simply, bless persecutors, turn the other cheek and to endure sufferings joyfully.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But as the saying goes, the best ability is availability, and Ertz has proven to be one of the most frequently available and productive tight ends in the history of the sport.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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