as in expressions
a lexical item that has only one syllable
He answered all their questions with monosyllables like "yes" and "no."
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Cells can be referred to by expressions in other cells using a special function use() with relative coordinates.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Connections presents you with a grid of 16 words (sometimes phrases, symbols or numbers).—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There were a few words or phrases that Live Translation didn't catch or misunderstood, but the gist of most utterances was caught and accurately translated.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first sentence has something like 31 words and takes a while to say, let alone read and digest.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And, Governor, again, powerful words.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Monosyllables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monosyllables. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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