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as in terms
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 statements
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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3
as in vows
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 instructions
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 passwords
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 sayings
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 says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of words
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
O’Brien did not mince words about this kind of external pressure.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Nathan Lane, who famously played an obsessive Maria Callas fan in Terrence McNally’s play The Lisbon Traviata, had some harsh words for the opera- and ballet-bashing Timothée Chalamet on today’s The View.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Leaders must demonstrate visible commitment beyond words, while employees need the space and support to reimagine their own workflows.
—Ruba Borno, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Stick with plain words to explain your point of view — write it down, if necessary.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
After popping the question, Mathieu gave Crosby a thumbs up — the kind of joyful, instinctive gesture that says everything words can’t.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Letters should be no more than 400 words.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
First, with a medical notes transcription that gets Very Important words wrong and then after a complete digital blackout.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
O’Brien did not mince words about this kind of external pressure.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Nathan Lane, who famously played an obsessive Maria Callas fan in Terrence McNally’s play The Lisbon Traviata, had some harsh words for the opera- and ballet-bashing Timothée Chalamet on today’s The View.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Leaders must demonstrate visible commitment beyond words, while employees need the space and support to reimagine their own workflows.
—Ruba Borno, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Stick with plain words to explain your point of view — write it down, if necessary.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
After popping the question, Mathieu gave Crosby a thumbs up — the kind of joyful, instinctive gesture that says everything words can’t.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Letters should be no more than 400 words.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
First, with a medical notes transcription that gets Very Important words wrong and then after a complete digital blackout.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for words
Noun
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Set transparent terms, and keep compassion close at hand.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bean represented the district for three terms from 2005 to 2011, after losing re-election in 2010 to Tea Party Republican Joe Walsh.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chalamet's ballet controversy is unlikely to have cost him the Oscar, though, given his statements did not receive much attention until the very last day of Oscar voting.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, the same day that Moskin’s Times report was published, both Noma and Redzepi posted statements to their social-media accounts addressing the allegations.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Following the end of her own engagement, Lou’s friend Tilda (Billie Lourd) enlists her services writing her vows, for which Lou secretly repurposes her own.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pacing his bedroom, his eyes fell to a copy of his own wedding vows framed on the wall.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Let sit for 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the product's instructions.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Draft an important note, then revisit instructions, while keeping your tone respectful and firm.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a world of AI deepfakes and terrifyingly realistic scams, using the same three passwords and hoping for the best is basically an open invitation for trouble.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Wagner, a family IT contractor, said Dale Warner asked him to change surveillance camera passwords and remove Dee Warner's access and others shortly after she was reported missing.—
Corey J. Murray,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Taking what the defense gives you is one of the oldest sayings in the NBA book.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Holtz was quick with inspirational sayings, humor, and self-depreciation that was an act, but oh so charming.—
Mac Engel
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The plaintiff, identified as KGM in documents or Kaley, as her lawyers have called her during the trial, says her early use of social media addicted her to the technology and exacerbated depression and suicidal thoughts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The suit, filed in Sacramento federal court, argues California’s requirement that all new vehicles sold in the state be zero-emission by 2035 improperly regulates fuel economy — an area the administration says falls under the authority of the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even as Southern cooking evolves, these phrases continue to pop up—in social media comments, kitchens, and conversations—sometimes unexpectedly, but always in a way that brings people together.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Above this playful mess of a beat, which includes a music box-like instrument that sounds partially broken, Shabaka rips out brief and noisy phrases on tenor sax.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/words. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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