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a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
what's the term for the odd feeling that you've experienced an event before?
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as in to name
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Jesse Reed, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
All quiet on the Atlantic front, for now Short term, all appears pretty quiet.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
If Republicans hold the House: Committee Chair Frank Lucas is termed out after six years and is now running to be chair of the Financial Services Committee.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Darius Slayton, New York Giants In terms of value, Darius Slayton brings a lot to the table.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
All quiet on the Atlantic front, for now Short term, all appears pretty quiet.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
What is designated a song in one species may be shorter in duration than what, in another species, is termed a call.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
If Republicans hold the House: Committee Chair Frank Lucas is termed out after six years and is now running to be chair of the Financial Services Committee.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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As Posey starts his tenure as San Francisco’s president of baseball operations, finding his shortstop of the future is, unsurprisingly, one of his top priorities.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Trump campaign also noted enhancements to Medicare Advantage plans during his tenure as president, such as increasing access to telehealth and expanding supplemental benefits for seniors with chronic diseases.Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rabinovich offers a masterful overview without wasting a word.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the stunned, ringing silence of the visiting locker room, Lutz and many others struggled to find words to describe the sting.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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In March 2023, Enrico Lopez-Yañez was named principal pops conductor for the Pacific Symphony, and in October of this year Limor Tomer was tapped to be the new vice president to head performing arts programs at Segerstrom Center.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Norton was also named in a lawsuit that accused him of injuring a 15-year-old Broomfield girl with disabilities during an arrest.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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O'Brien's celebrity guest, Tom Hanks, hosted the weekly sketch comedy program several times during O'Brien's stint from 1988-1991.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Guitarist Steve Lukather is best known for his nearly five-decade stint in Toto.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Travel host Jo Franco shares four must-learn phrases in any foreign language to help you on your journey and sound more like a local.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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This phrase removes agency and suggests a lack of decision-making power, which can undermine a leader’s authority.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.WSJ, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.Lisa DeSantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
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Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Now, Moses’ artistic journey has led her to another means of expression — wallpaper.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The adventure is the focal point of National Geographic’s latest feature-length documentary, titled The Devil’s Climb, which debuted in October.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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The tune soundtracks a short film titled Little Shrew, which supports a popular nonprofit across the pond known as War Child.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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