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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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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
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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, 16 Apr. 2026
Ironically, before Kotb’s emotional words about Guthrie, there had been rumors that the two were never really a good fit on the Today show, with Hollywood insider Rob Shuter reporting that behind-the-scenes things between them were complicated.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
And Burrell last week told her three words that sharpened her mental approach.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Pham foul-tipped both, the last into the glove of catcher Will Smith for a strikeout, and had some choice words with himself on the way back to the dugout.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Leo has already offered words of encouragement to Cameroon’s youth, including in his opening speech to President Paul Biya, at 93 the world’s oldest leader.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The gathering, beyond serving maybe the best two things to ever go together, was convivial, authentic, and relaxed—words that would come to define my entire stay at Le Petit Pali.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
In so many words, biohazardous waste includes anything that can transmit diseases.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Soundtrack was originally released as an audiobook so adapting it into its new print form was a different experience for the author — and anyone who's ever read their old diaries may be able to relate to seeing old words with new eyes.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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, 16 Apr. 2026
Ironically, before Kotb’s emotional words about Guthrie, there had been rumors that the two were never really a good fit on the Today show, with Hollywood insider Rob Shuter reporting that behind-the-scenes things between them were complicated.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
And Burrell last week told her three words that sharpened her mental approach.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Pham foul-tipped both, the last into the glove of catcher Will Smith for a strikeout, and had some choice words with himself on the way back to the dugout.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Leo has already offered words of encouragement to Cameroon’s youth, including in his opening speech to President Paul Biya, at 93 the world’s oldest leader.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The gathering, beyond serving maybe the best two things to ever go together, was convivial, authentic, and relaxed—words that would come to define my entire stay at Le Petit Pali.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
In so many words, biohazardous waste includes anything that can transmit diseases.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for words
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The terms of the deal were not disclosed.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the content creator isn’t careful, brands may sneak clauses into contracts allowing the company to retain an influencer’s likeness beyond the terms of the initial agreement.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Why, Fredriksen has asked, would writers of the mid-second century, composing pseudonymous letters in the voice of a first-century figure, include statements predicting Christ’s imminent return?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Executives in earnings calls and recent public statements have noted that demand for air travel remains high, even as costs for airlines and some fees for passengers rise.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Kardashian and Barker’s wedding is better known for its apparent Dolce & Gabbana brand integration—the fashion house designed the bride’s wedding looks and the seaside villa where the couple exchanged their vows was owned by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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While most Trump couples tie the knot at Mar-a-Lago, a political source recently told PEOPLE that the White House has also been considered as a possible venue for their vows.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Smart glasses capture what's in front of the user, the motion-tracking suit reads their posture in real time, and the AI processes all of that to generate movement instructions tailored to the specific moment.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 13,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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The university confirmed Thursday that these instructions have not changed.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lowry offered a few tips to protect yourself against fraud, including using different strong passwords for accounts, relying on a password manager and using two-factor authentication measures.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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After reports emerged that Iran was hacking into CCTV cameras and home security cameras, officials asked residents to change their passwords.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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The chef wrote around 40 sayings and gathered more from his Instagram followers.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The final section contains a collection of Akbar’s epigrammatic sayings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a social post, MSP says the Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call about possible shots being fired in the area of Cloverdale and Woodside avenues in Royal Oak Township.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are 31 countries that use nuclear power, which provides about 10% of global electricity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which says another 40 nations are either considering the technology or preparing to build a plant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In practice, textualism also takes into account the semantic contexts in which words or phrases are used.—
Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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After the massive protests in Cuba on July 11, 2021, Wright and Millares created an installation on downtown Miami benches with phrases in support of political prisoners and with a code to add phone credit to cell phones on the island, aiming to help Cubans organize and document what was happening.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/words. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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