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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 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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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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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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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
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Early hours may feel tender as memories surface, so choose simple routines and kind words that help everyone feel safe.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Kathryn Spearman,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
When Perkins was arrested in 2012, the law laying out the process was worded differently.
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Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stammen imparted his confidence directly to Machado in yesterday’s 10th inning by way of a pat on the backside and an encouraging word before Machado stepped on the field with his bat in hand.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Early hours may feel tender as memories surface, so choose simple routines and kind words that help everyone feel safe.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Verb
Separation is particularly risky from a controlling partner, or perhaps more aptly worded, from someone who is losing control.
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Kathryn Spearman,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
When Perkins was arrested in 2012, the law laying out the process was worded differently.
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Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mysaria is skeptical of the generous terms of surrender that Alicent sets to Rhaenyra.
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Researchers noted a decline in the mortality rate for infants born at full term, at 39 to 40 weeks.
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Neither Carvalho nor Kerr have been charged, and authorities have made no official statements about the investigation.
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The statement was active for Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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Earlier, a cooperative sextile from Jupiter steadies nerves and supports practical tasks, clear promises, and useful teamwork.
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Salinas, a lawyer representing the families of recruits, estimates that there are at least 800 Peruvians fighting for Russia right now, many of whom signed up on the promise of high salaries.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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The latest celebs to fall prey to the romance rumor mill?
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Mitchell joins a Celtics position group headlined by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, though the latter is the subject of trade rumors after he was floated in a potential swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo (whom the Miami Heat ultimately acquired).
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Sylvia added that the department has changed its X account password and is continuing to investigate the incident.
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Their advice and memorable sayings reveal lessons of perseverance, faith and integrity — values that continue to influence generations that follow.
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As the saying goes, all press is good press, and in the time between when the announcement was made and now, many of Lambrini Girls’ original concert venues were rebooked into larger spaces.
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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