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as in term
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand
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as in statement
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I give you my word that I won't try to escape
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
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as in password
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word?" demanded the sentry
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as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of word
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Patton Oswalt, who played Principal Ralph Durbin, echoed Howerton's words.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Behavioral health programming is a good way to word the question.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Latto, Luda, and Khaled then described the second installment of the series in one word—keeping the anticipation for this season high.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Patton Oswalt, who played Principal Ralph Durbin, echoed Howerton's words.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
The statements only mention Israel as a country that violates human rights or international law, but the statement is worded in a way so that it is potentially not limited to just Israel.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Behavioral health programming is a good way to word the question.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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In simple terms, your kids are consuming too much junk food.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the simplest terms, most AI content detectors work by analyzing content and attempting to spot patterns that suggest it may have been generated by AI.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The boy, who has not been identified, allegedly stole the car from his grandfather in Issaquah, Washington, according to a statement that Grant County officials shared on social media.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
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The rebels also took control of Aleppo airport, according to a statement by their operations room and a security source.Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Anyone with information is urged to contact Southwest District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2488.Danny Tow, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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The department is asking anyone with information is asked to contact them at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips App.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s retribution approach resonated more with voters than Kamala Harris’ promises of a united future.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Messi had to do so because President Joan Laporta failed to deliver on an election promise and offer the Argentine a contract renewal, as Financial Fair Play (FFP) issues got in the way and resulted in the La Masia product walking to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In comparison, instruction spending per student in the state only increased by 24.4% to $8,316 from $6,683.Wenyuan Wu, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the simple app also offers a digital version of the instruction manual and the option to send King Smith feedback on the device.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For those suggesting that the network could no longer afford to pay their high-profile cast, a second source denied those rumors, telling PEOPLE that Bravo decided on a reboot before salary negotiations even began.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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One of the teams that continues to find itself in the middle of all the trade rumors, for good reason, is the St. Louis Cardinals.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification beyond your password.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both have warned that passwords are less secure than an already available and easier to use alternative.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The saying may as well apply to the form of the bio-musical itself.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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This is the most famous folklore predictor and there are many sayings about woolly worms.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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