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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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5
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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7
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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
When someone loses the ability to speak because of a neurological condition like ALS, the impact goes far beyond words.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
Many experienced screen lags and error messages, struggled to finish and save essays and complained of multiple-choice questions that were worded improperly and included typos.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Pauline’s ability to inhale the essence of materials like gold and apply it to her voice makes her words more lethal than anything DK can do solo.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
When someone loses the ability to speak because of a neurological condition like ALS, the impact goes far beyond words.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Could the Ravens have worded Tucker’s release differently?
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
Many experienced screen lags and error messages, struggled to finish and save essays and complained of multiple-choice questions that were worded improperly and included typos.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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Trump has embarked on one of the most consequential and controversial opening stretches of any presidential term in modern memory – striking Iran's nuclear facilities, overhauling the federal government and pursuing mass deportations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The people around Gladys want to marry for love, in terms of Marian (Louisa Jacobson) and Carrie Astor (Amy Forsyth).—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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In a statement, the CHP said the shooter aimed the gunfire at a black Tesla Model 3.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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In a statement, Zeman highlighted inspirational dimensions to the story.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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Police have urged anybody with any information or drone shots in the area of Beacon or the surrounding north-east Wheatbelt area, shot between June 29 and July 4, to get in touch and upload the footage.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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For years, the promise of frictionless global commerce has been dangled before merchants, developers and consumers alike.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The brief order from U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes is the latest development in the case involving Abrego Garcia, whose removal to El Salvador in March emerged as a flashpoint in President Trump's immigration agenda and promise of mass deportations of immigrants in the U.S. unlawfully.—
Melissa Quinn
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The first is do not send or accept wire instructions by email.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Some sirens can broadcast specific instructions, which can help.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Contrary to advance rumors, the film is not a musical, as such, although Sarsgaard conceded that there are some dance routines.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding McLaurin heading towards the start of the 2025 season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Microsoft has gone furthest with its warning to actually delete passwords as well.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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McAfee Total Protection presents superb antivirus lab test scores, top phishing protection, a no-limits VPN, data breach monitoring, and a simple password manager.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Remember the old saying: Red and yellow, kill a fellow; red and black, friend of Jack.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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As the saying goes, crisis represents both danger and opportunity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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