as in principles
usually ABC's or ABCs plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
a book on the ABCs of computer usage
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Noun
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In many ways, life felt vastly different back then—the internet was still in its relative infancy, phones were used to make calls, and X was just a letter in the alphabet.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025 -
The irony, of course, is that Elon Musk summarily changed the name of Twitter to X in July 2023 (as X is apparently his favorite letter of the alphabet).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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The 2024 hurricane season also included devastating storms Beryl, Milton and John, whose names along with Helene, have been retired out of the World Meteorological Organization's rotating alphabetical basis of hurricane names due to their severity.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Guests can choose from a variety of drink bases, including green tea, black tea, lemonade, sparkling water, water, or oatmilk, and tailor flavor combinations and sweetness levels to create their perfect summer sip.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Poor grammar, spelling errors, and generic or sloppy design are common in fraudulent communications like these.—
Justin Sablich,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Spot Facebook scam red flags like grammatical errors and urgency Bad grammar, vague responses, pressure tactics and unrealistic promises are common in impersonation scams.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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For extra endurance, cover your pieces when not in use to protect them from the elements.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“ABC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ABC. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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