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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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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 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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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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verb

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Noun
The word robot comes from the Czech word ‘robota’ which meant involuntary servitude, something very close to slavery, says Novakova. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 His words were accurate, but the piece was never submitted as an essay penned by him. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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There was an abrupt downshift in her tone, her words a shove. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 This depiction didn’t limit the exemption to MLB but instead, at least as worded, extends throughout professional baseball. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for word
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Noun
  • By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.
    Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In his second term, states’ rights, once a rallying cry for conservatives, are under pressure.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Lunsford ended up recanting his statement when questioned again, this time by a district attorney’s investigator.
    Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Republicans on Capitol Hill also backed Bondi’s qualified statement that speech inciting violence should be prosecuted.
    Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
    William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The other five were charged with felony resisting arrest, and four are facing an additional charge of giving false information to law enforcement, officials said.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • As a recent ProPublica story revealed, the promises of the H-2A visa program can be undermined by extreme abuses the workers suffer, mostly by labor contractors.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But the White House should not settle for empty promises and construction photo-ops.
    Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Each patient was given instructions to continue using the SPFs in the split-face study for the next four days, returning to the office every day for visual assessment.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk's murder has become another flashpoint in which foreign actors can amplify rumors, deepen polarization, and challenge Americans' confidence in their institutions.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Treat your passwords like digital keys and never reuse the same one in more than one lock.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Suffice to say, posting them publicly is very much like posting a password where anyone can get to it.
    Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Hats, t-shirts, jerseys, wristbands, belts, and much more featuring John Cena's logos and sayings are now available to fans.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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