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
Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Fink acknowledged the challenges of antibodies getting to the GI tract and said the company’s actively monitoring that as part of its development process.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
While other toy companies have struggled financially – Hasbro, the maker of GI Joe, Monopoly, and other toys, recently announced layoffs – Mattel has thrived with toys that include Hot Wheels and Barbie dolls, two of the hottest and most iconic items in retail.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Gut Check Time Although scientists don’t understand the root causes of both GI disorders like irritable bowel disorder and mood disorders like anxiety and depression, more research has been connecting the two.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Government Partnerships — Initiatives like the Post-9/11 GI Bill can cover a significant portion of tuition and fees.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Fink acknowledged the challenges of antibodies getting to the GI tract and said the company’s actively monitoring that as part of its development process.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
While other toy companies have struggled financially – Hasbro, the maker of GI Joe, Monopoly, and other toys, recently announced layoffs – Mattel has thrived with toys that include Hot Wheels and Barbie dolls, two of the hottest and most iconic items in retail.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Gut Check Time Although scientists don’t understand the root causes of both GI disorders like irritable bowel disorder and mood disorders like anxiety and depression, more research has been connecting the two.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for GI
Verb
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This one has six vibration patterns to play around with and is made with silicone that’s waterproof and easy to clean.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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But detaining people who clean shrimp at a Newark seafood market while freeing Jan. 6 violent rioters is not only morally questionable but economically insane.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Denmark had been weakened by its defeat during the Second Schleswig War of 1864, and at this moment of Danish weakness, Seward had already discussed the purchase of Danish islands in the Caribbean to establish a naval base.—
James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History ,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The modernization of the People's Liberation Army naval fleet is being counted in years rather than decades, while China's Rocket Force could operate 1,000 nuclear warheads by the end of the decade, a recent U.S. Defense Department assessment said.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Stovetop Grates Using ammonia can cut down on the amount of scrubbing required to deep clean stovetop grates.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The individual, a military veteran, was swept up without cause.—
Esteban Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair crash occurred before 9 p.m. EST when a regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter on a training flight while on approach to an airport runway.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then, squeeze your hair after rinsing out the shampoo, but don’t dry it.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Thoroughly rinse fruit and vegetables before cutting .—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 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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The conference — which draws child-abuse pediatricians, social workers, police officers and prosecutors — featured multiple presentations that cast doctors who testify for the defense as both ill informed and mercenary.—
Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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The conference — which draws child abuse pediatricians, social workers, police and prosecutors — featured multiple presentations that cast doctors who testify for the defense as both ill-informed and mercenary.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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With bounty hunters hot on her trail, Sara hires a taciturn stranger named Isaac (Taylor Kitsch) to guide them to safety, which proves elusive in a region where the Army, Native Americans, Mormon militiamen and other settlers are locked in a battle for control.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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At the very least, going public could make militiamen more suspicious of each other.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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“GI.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/GI. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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