merc

noun

ˈmərk How to pronounce merc (audio)
ˈmərs

Examples of merc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That the merc does all of this in the voice of Van Wilder and within an otherwise typical superhero movie is impressive, but not as impressive as the franchise’s creators think. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2024 In a recent social post, Reynolds’ merc with a mouth channeled Taylor Swift‘s Evermore album cover, spurring rumors that the singer would make an appearance in the film. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 July 2024 There's even a post-credits scene in 2018's Deadpool 2 in which Reynolds' titular merc goes back in time to murder his performance in Origins, thereby erasing it from the annals of history. EW.com, 2 July 2024 Like its predecessors, the game simulates your finances, merc hiring, and map management through the interface of a clunky, ToughBook-like laptop. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 July 2023 Underground areas give you fewer cover spots, more opportunities for bottlenecking enemies, and a chance to find out that certain mercs are claustrophobic. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 July 2023 Navigating the many things your merc can do each turn using a directional pad is tiring. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 July 2023 With the adorable droid BD-1 in tow, Cal must recruit familiar faces that were lost post-Fallen Order, including Greez, Cere, and the Nightsister Merrin, as well as a new ally in Bode Akuna, a merc dad who’s running out of options. Joshua Khan, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of merc was in 1967

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“Merc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merc. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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