as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation
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Recent Examples of gist
The wild gist: Clark needs to be protected from her fellow players.
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 11 June 2024
But the basic gist is that there are five points in the Earth-Sun system where the gravitational pull of the two bodies is effectively canceled out.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2023
That’s the dark gist of this penetrating, moving and darkly funny independent feature.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024
The main gist: The tech executives wanted to understand how content on TikTok could lean so heavily pro-Palestinian (the group contends that even in Israel, the ratio of engagement with the top pro-Palestine hashtags to the top pro-Israel hashtags are 2:1).
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2023
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 11 June 2024
But the basic gist is that there are five points in the Earth-Sun system where the gravitational pull of the two bodies is effectively canceled out.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2023
That’s the dark gist of this penetrating, moving and darkly funny independent feature.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024
The main gist: The tech executives wanted to understand how content on TikTok could lean so heavily pro-Palestinian (the group contends that even in Israel, the ratio of engagement with the top pro-Palestine hashtags to the top pro-Israel hashtags are 2:1).
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gist
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President Trump has publicly said any peace rested on Ukraine ending its NATO ambitions and relinquishing territory seized by Moscow — in essence ceding to two key Russian demands.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Gabriel Moses, the short film explores the essence of human connection through the rich and vibrant lens of West African culture.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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As downtown continues to navigate the post-pandemic era and stakeholders reimagine what an urban core can and should be, new projects are helping build that future.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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Wine finishes can go quickly overboard, leaving the whiskey with an abundance of big, fruity, tannic notes that overpower its core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Harris campaign played up Walz's working-class roots, background in the National Guard and experiences as a school teacher and football coach in the 2024 election won by President Donald Trump.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Mary leaned into her religious roots during her reign, prioritizing education initiatives and religious reform in both England and its colonies.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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His mid-range jumper with 10 seconds left gave the Johnnies four points worth of breathing room and started the home crowd toward the exits.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Four of those opponents were held under 100 points.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Simultaneously, issues with pushing Rust code into the Linux kernel were brewing.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s a small kernel of wisdom in what Dallas did, perhaps.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Advertisers are investing substantial sums, with some shelling out over $500,000 for coveted 30-second spots, according to the report.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Malia Obama received $2 million in USAID funds A Feb. 11 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows an image of former President Barack Obama’s eldest daughter and claims a federal agency gave her a large sum of money.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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