social media
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (such as videos)
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However, a new video getting attention on social media shows a Waymo repeatedly swerving into the bike lane while driving in Phoenix.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2024
The actress, 84, honored Coleman following his death with a poignant post on social media on Friday, May 17.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2024
The actress, 84, honored Coleman following his death with a poignant post on social media on Friday, May 17.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
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“Social media.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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