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Words of the Year

2018 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

Editor Peter Sokolowski discusses 'justice' and the rest of our Word of the Year 2018 selections


How did we choose justice as our Word of the Year? Peter Sokolowski explains the data behind our decisions, and how this and the other Words of the Year reflect what was on people's minds this year.

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2018 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

 

How we chose 'justice'

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Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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'All over sudden' vs. 'All of a sudden'

 

Figuring it out at once

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'All Intensive Purposes' or 'All Intents and Purposes'?

 

We're intent on clearing it up

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The Schwa

 

The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.

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Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?

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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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