mag

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noun

mag

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abbreviation

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magnesium
2
magnetism
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magneto
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magnitude

Examples of mag in a Sentence

Noun flip through this month's fashion mags to find out what's in style
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The early indie vanguard inherited the rock mags’ disinterest in R&B. Some of the snark for big fish was laser-guided, and some of it looked like people who needed to get out more. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024 But, basically, these are mags — great mags — of the past. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024 Walked in and bought a gun, 4 mags, and 120 rounds for $700. Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023 The mag also has included special editorial features on beauty, fashion, parenting, and health and fitness. Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for mag 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mag was in 1742

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“Mag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mag. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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