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as in term
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 statement
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
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as in promise
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 instruction
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 rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
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as in password
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 saying
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 to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of word
Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
The promise of power to the people is still in the Constitution, and those words will be there forever.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The documents drop includes texts between prosecutors in the case debating on how to word the indictment.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Just a few words that found their way into playlists, protest chants, school yards, and social media platforms.
—Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
The promise of power to the people is still in the Constitution, and those words will be there forever.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
Verb
It was carefully worded to only allow a president who has served two nonconsecutive terms to seek a third one, which would prevent former Presidents Obama and Bush from returning.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The documents drop includes texts between prosecutors in the case debating on how to word the indictment.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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But the coaching staff have barely used Vallejo, who has played 10 minutes this term and has made only 32 appearances for the club since joining in 2015.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This week, the stories in The Lede are devoted to the lives that have been upended during the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second term.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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The ultra-private first lady's public wardrobe ranges from more muted looks, that match her reserved personality, to punchy statement pieces that better fit her husband's Truth Social feed.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The most dangerous threats to your organization aren't visible on financial statements.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Board chair Yong Sin Shin provided the quotes and information to Kim.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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When a phone promises improved battery life that is usually a vote-winner.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Kato stressed that various factors would be on the negotiating table with Trump, implying that a promise not to sell Treasurys could help coax Washington into an agreement favorable for Japan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Her original post had included a link to a website that provided instructions for buying the tokens.—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rotate and strengthen old passwords Use a password manager to audit your logins Old passwords are digital skeletons in the closet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The push to passkeys is fueled by the tremendous costs associated with passwords.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Preserve & Grow Wealth With Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios However, as the saying goes – never put all your eggs in one basket.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jones and more than 900 members of his Peoples Temple died in a murder-suicide by drinking Flavor Aid (not, as has become the saying, Kool-Aid) laced with cyanide at Jonestown in 1978.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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