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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
Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But sometimes, the most powerful leaders are the ones who work quietly and make an impact not through words but through actions.
—Mohammad Bahareth, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
First, during the data training, the pattern-matching will typically rely on wording clues about human values.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The duet continues throughout the chorus, with the woman singing the words and the dog barking along to the beat when given the microphone, and other people in the room laughing wildly at the interaction.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But sometimes, the most powerful leaders are the ones who work quietly and make an impact not through words but through actions.
—Mohammad Bahareth, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
For example, colleges don't know how to word their admissions essay questions.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
First, during the data training, the pattern-matching will typically rely on wording clues about human values.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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Trump renegotiated the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in his first term.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Handling Exceptions & Unique Scenarios While AI excels at automating routine tasks, sales orders can involve highly specific contractual terms, customer preferences or unusual requests that may require human judgment.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Major League Fishing said in a statement that competitor Flint Davis was involved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Amid a tense trade war with China, a White House statement that some Chinese goods face 245% tariffs generated confusion in Beijing.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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For more information on the kittens and what to do when witnessing someone abandoning pets on the side of a road, visit the shelter’s website.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Participants will receive a goody bag with information and a few extras, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite some lofty promises from Chrissy and people’s overall wariness of Mitch and his story, the opportunity to eliminate Sai was just too tempting.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Throughout his campaign, Trump ran on a promise of affordability.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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With it, the foundation, in collaboration with the Expressive Arts Institute, plans to bring arts instruction to 25 schools in the district, and to more than 4,700 students.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Middle-schoolers will receive 90 minutes of reading instruction, and elementary students 120 minutes, a day.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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Steiner's corroboration of this long-standing rumor has reignited the debate surrounding the true cause of Hogan's injury.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) laid off over 800 workers this year and there are rumors of more cuts to come.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Enter your current password, set a new strong password and confirm the change.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Think twice before posting personal updates or details publicly, especially if they can be used to guess passwords or verify your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Diet As the saying goes, everything starts with your diet—and that includes bone health.—
Melanie Curry,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is a saying among lawyers and crisis communications professionals: A coverup is often worse than the crime or crisis itself.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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