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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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Recent Examples of term
Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Earlier this week, Lady Gaga expressed her support for trans individuals at the 2025 Grammys, as awards shows seem to be getting more political shortly into Trump’s second term.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 25 Jan. 2025
In essence, by terming the coin as an artwork, the issuers of $TRUMP shift the coin’s primary purpose away from financial speculation and possibly the watchful eye of the Securities and Exchange Commision.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Vought, 48, previously served as director of the OMB during part of President Donald Trump’s first term.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Earlier this week, Lady Gaga expressed her support for trans individuals at the 2025 Grammys, as awards shows seem to be getting more political shortly into Trump’s second term.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
The 2022 deal has been termed by some, including one finance professor who spoke to the Journal in 2023, as one of the worst merger finance deals since the 2008 financial crisis.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 25 Jan. 2025
In essence, by terming the coin as an artwork, the issuers of $TRUMP shift the coin’s primary purpose away from financial speculation and possibly the watchful eye of the Securities and Exchange Commision.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
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Pedroia, like the 5-foot-8 McLain, was a shorter player and was Francona’s second baseman for much of his tenure as the manager of the Boston Red Sox.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Prince and Moore spent time together during the tenure with the Cowboys.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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At the Superdome, the final word was replaced with a man yelping.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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His emails are two words long, to the point and nothing extra.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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She’s got more than 2.4 million subscribers and has snagged north of 520 million views for her viral chats with such stars as Andrew Garfield, Jennifer Lawrence, Jack Harlow and the Jonas Brothers to name a few.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump went on to name some American heroes, including abolitionist Frederick Douglass, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and golfer Tiger Woods.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Thankfully, many safari outfitters offer dynamic itineraries—think pairing the quintessential South African safari with a surreal stint in Namibia or a blue safari grand finale in Mozambique filled with whales, dolphins, whale sharks, and dugongs—designed to engage animal lovers of all ages.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Moroccan international even managed a short stint as an attacking midfielder in United’s clash with Brentford in October, starting as a No 10 against Fenerbahce in the Europa League later that month.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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More common in British English, the phrase is often used in writing to close friends, colleagues or longtime acquaintances.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, who are both second-generation immigrants, used that same phrase in their Tuesday resignation letters to Adams.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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But so are some aspects of DEI, which have also been hostile to open expression.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Chevron collection serves as a means for everyday expression from the workplace, the red carpet, or home.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this year, Allen began teasing an EP titled Bring Back the Party.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Episode 2, titled Dislocation, features an unidentified character following Shauna (Melanie Lynskey).—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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