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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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5
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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6
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 Synonyms for words
Noun
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The current Double Double range has five age statements.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The rebranding did not sit well with her father, whose inflammatory statements and sniping forced her to expel him from the party.—
Elizabeth Pineau and Marine Strauss,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mix the carpet cleaner solution Prepare the cleaning solution according to the product's instructions.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before purchasing bedding, check the care instructions that the material can be washed at home instead of the dry cleaner.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Think twice before posting personal updates or details publicly, especially if they can be used to guess passwords or verify your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Automating tasks like troubleshooting, updating configurations and managing passwords enhances security and efficiency.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the financial obligations in the directives became clear, the business community began to push for reforms.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Even today, farmers have land-use rights but do not own their land, which deprives them of capital and subjects them to party directives on how to use it.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/words. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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