as in idiom
a sequence of words having a specific meaning
kids drawing literal representations of the phrase "to rain cats and dogs"
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrase
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
In nontrivial compositionality, a word within a phrase modifies another.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Many search engine users are phrasing their queries as full questions, so AEO is all about optimizing your website content for these queries.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The sociologist Émile Durkheim had a wonderful phrase for this: collective effervescence.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
In nontrivial compositionality, a word within a phrase modifies another.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
The actress was responding to a reporter who pressed the now Oscar winner about those in the Mexican community who felt hurt by the film, particularly since, as the reporter phrased it, Mexico was at the heart of the story.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Many search engine users are phrasing their queries as full questions, so AEO is all about optimizing your website content for these queries.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrase
Noun
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Knowing the correct four-word idioms is a sign of education.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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While often used sarcastically to mock true believers, the idiom reflects Italy’s enduring ambiguity toward Fascism, even 80 years after its fall.—
Mattia Ferraresi,
airmail.news,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Phrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrase. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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