as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
in preparation for one of her mother-in-law's dreaded visits, she had GI'd the whole house
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Recent Examples of GI
Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Why Do Some People Have GI Issues on Semaglutide?
Medications like Ozempic are frequently associated with side effects like nausea or constipation.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
Oral bioavailability, the bioavailability of drugs that are swallowed or otherwise delivered into the stomach, is affected by several factors, including the pH of the stomach and small intestine and enzymes and metabolism in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
—Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Primary care providers or gastroenterologists (doctors specialized in GI disorders) diagnose IBS based on symptoms, medical and family history, and a physical evaluation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill, provided returning veterans with funds for college education and other training.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Why Do Some People Have GI Issues on Semaglutide?
Medications like Ozempic are frequently associated with side effects like nausea or constipation.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
Oral bioavailability, the bioavailability of drugs that are swallowed or otherwise delivered into the stomach, is affected by several factors, including the pH of the stomach and small intestine and enzymes and metabolism in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
—Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Primary care providers or gastroenterologists (doctors specialized in GI disorders) diagnose IBS based on symptoms, medical and family history, and a physical evaluation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for GI
Verb
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Scented beads aren't meant to be used instead of laundry detergent, as their job isn't necessarily to clean, but to impart that unmistakable fresh laundry scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Just be careful with shampoos that claim to clean every kind of surface.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The federal lawsuit was filed less than a month after the same attorneys sued for access to migrants already detained at the U.S. naval base in Cuba after living in the country illegally.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Secretary Hegseth heads to Guantanamo Bay Satellite imagery of the Guantanamo Bay naval base shows the rapid construction of more than a hundred new structures as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to house tens of thousands of migrants at the facility.—
Victoria Beaule,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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The 400-foot spacecraft, composed of both the Starship vehicle and Super Heavy rocket, was stacked and ready to get off the ground Monday from the company's Starbase in South Texas before SpaceX opted to scrub the launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Details of the plan, revealed on Thursday, have been welcomed by some Western leaders and military figures.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After gently scouring the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Then a light rainstorm caught the dust — and ended before clean rain could wash away the dirty What to do: A subsequent rainstorm typically won't be enough to rinse away the mud drops.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
4 Dec. 2023
Adjective
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Neither Evil Steve Jobs nor his mercenary lackey are given much of a motor and oppressive presence.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Since invading Ukraine, Putin has regularly invoked old arguments about Russia’s imperial role in the world, yet his references amount to a mercenary patchwork.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some dozen militiamen had driven into the mountains near Peter Sinks, Utah, one of the coldest places in the contiguous U.S.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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The attack was carried out by local LDS militiamen, aided by Native American allies.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“GI.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/GI. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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