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Words of the Year

2014 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

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2014 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

 

The inside scoop behind our 2014 Word of the Year selections.

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A Look at Uncommon Onomatopoeia

 

Some imitative words are more surprising than others

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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How a Word Gets into the Dictionary

 

What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.

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We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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