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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
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Trump has ramped up immigration enforcement in his second term after running on a promise to conduct mass deportations.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 8 June 2025
Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Nothing like this had been attempted in 25 years, and Range’s Micelli termed it a third revolution, harkening to a couple of covert formations that transformed the rep business.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Noun
And with personal terms already agreed on a seven-year contract between the 20-year-old and the Premier League side, there is every chance a deal gets completed.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Trump has ramped up immigration enforcement in his second term after running on a promise to conduct mass deportations.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 8 June 2025
Verb
Pittman is termed out of office in December 2026 and has been pondering his next political move.
—Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Nothing like this had been attempted in 25 years, and Range’s Micelli termed it a third revolution, harkening to a couple of covert formations that transformed the rep business.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
Noun
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Hayden has been surplus to requirements during most of Howe’s tenure.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But the gains reversed during Musk's tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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His words capture a moment of convergence between celebrity advocacy and scientific breakthrough that couldn’t be more timely.—
Greg Licholai MD,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The guy smiled at that, probably not understanding a goddam word.—
Mike O’Brien,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Another bonus: The aptly named Cabana Club at the stern offers another 355 square feet surrounded by 270 degrees of windows.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Serena, who was named to Time’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people, is mentioned on X more than 5,000 times per day, according to the social media company.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Bay was named Marimekko’s creative director in 2020 and joined after stints as the creative director for Uniqlo, Gap, Cos, and Everlane.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Jones wrapped up his 12-year NFL career with a one-season stint at the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2019.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Lin had a remarkable memory for words, phrases, and formulas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Allowing kids to complete the phrases on each page in their own words is a unique, personalized touch that could also act as a time capsule.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Verb
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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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
Noun
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The signs and costumes were the real show, ranging from clever wordplay and depictions of President Donald Trump as a dictator, to profane expressions calling for an end to ICE raids that had been conducted in the city for about a week prior.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The New York Public Library is hosting its annual summer celebration for young New Yorkers of all sexualities, gender identities and expressions.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Officially titled The Chosen: Last Supper, the new eight-episode season will be released on the streamer in three parts (see full release schedule below).—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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The insert, titled Il Foglio AI, was almost immediately covered by newspapers around the world.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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