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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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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, 5 Feb. 2026
Here are a few words about their most experienced specialists.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Confronted with the limits of telling stories alone, he is drawn toward a calling that requires more than words — setting in motion the events that lead to the creation of Convoy of Hope.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The president called Savannah Guthrie after his interview with Tom Llamas, offering words of support for her and her family.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
And Ryan Preece — the winner of the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem that saw drivers, pit crews and fans endure sleet delays and slick asphalt and a Clash-record 17 cautions — struggled to find the right words.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The two appeared to exchange words while walking toward security, with Richardson still nudging him and appearing to reach for his face.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Attraction here is ignited by words, timing and radical honesty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
That means acknowledging the impact of your words or actions, even if your intention wasn’t harmful.
—Molly Burrets, CNBC, 29 Jan. 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, 5 Feb. 2026
Here are a few words about their most experienced specialists.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Confronted with the limits of telling stories alone, he is drawn toward a calling that requires more than words — setting in motion the events that lead to the creation of Convoy of Hope.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The president called Savannah Guthrie after his interview with Tom Llamas, offering words of support for her and her family.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
And Ryan Preece — the winner of the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem that saw drivers, pit crews and fans endure sleet delays and slick asphalt and a Clash-record 17 cautions — struggled to find the right words.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The two appeared to exchange words while walking toward security, with Richardson still nudging him and appearing to reach for his face.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Attraction here is ignited by words, timing and radical honesty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
That means acknowledging the impact of your words or actions, even if your intention wasn’t harmful.
—Molly Burrets, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for words
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One is that Venus is relatively large (almost the same size as Earth) for a rocky planet as well as relatively close to the Sun; in terms of the total amount of solar radiation incident on its surface, only Jupiter receives more.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while the sentimental value immeasurable, in pure cash terms, those medals will be worth more than ever before.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Under political and donor duress, some schools have adopted statements promising institutional neutrality on issues of the day — even those about which administrators, faculty and students may be most vocal.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Athletes can’t make political statements during competition or official events, such as a medal ceremony or the opening or closing ceremonies.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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The pair renew their wedding vows.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, her identity is revealed; their storyline explores the dynamics of social class, as well as a sweet relationship that ultimately ends in exchanging of vows and four kids.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Follow instructions from local health officials and check back for updates.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When purchasing a heated bird bath, always read the manufacturer instructions to ensure they are rated for your local temperatures.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Never reuse passwords tied to your email address.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Use strong passwords and multifactor identification if possible.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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So, as media day unfolded Saturday, the coach offered a flow of cliches and sayings.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Allen family has several sayings.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Gates Foundation’s influence has never been greater, its CEO says, but for the wrong reason.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company says the architecture supports predictable handling during complex flight phases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The program notes from the festival avoid phrases like school shooting or gun violence.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The letters were filled with spelling and grammar mistakes, and also with bizarre phrases, which, to those who knew Koren well, instantly identified him as the author.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/words. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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