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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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Kara McGinley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In terms of accessibility, Namron said that guests with mobility issues should do a little extra outreach before their stay.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
Michele Mulroney is running for president of the Writers Guild of America West — unopposed, at least for now — after current president Meredith Stiehm termed out after nearly four years at the helm.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Noun
Here's how the internet providers in our Philadelphia compare in terms of price and download speed.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In terms of accessibility, Namron said that guests with mobility issues should do a little extra outreach before their stay.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Verb
The letter cited multiple emergency orders signed by DeSantis during the administration of President Joe Biden waiving state purchasing rules in order to address what the governor termed as an emergency caused by an influx of undocumented immigrants to the United States.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
Michele Mulroney is running for president of the Writers Guild of America West — unopposed, at least for now — after current president Meredith Stiehm termed out after nearly four years at the helm.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
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Throughout its tenure, the TLC series has focused on Matt Roloff, Amy Roloff and their children Zach Roloff, Jeremy Roloff, Molly Roloff and Jacob Roloff.—
Sydni Ellis,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Newsweek Illustration/Canva/Getty Ross, now 87, served as Secretary of Commerce for the entirety of Trump's first term, a tenure marked by the threat or imposition of tariffs on various goods, as well as the commencement of the trade war with China that has persisted ever since.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The words weren’t written yet and that’s never happened before.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Give me their backstory in 100 words… Gyokeres returns to England with a significantly higher profile after his first arrival.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Sarah Bushman has been named the new Director of Advancement.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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IndyStar is not naming the people arrested because they had not been formally charged at the time of publication.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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He was drafted in the sixth round by the Cowboys in 2007 and spent three seasons with them before his first stint with the Jets.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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As for Karrueche, she is known for having a publicly toxic relationship with Chris Brown that ended in a restraining order, plus dating stints with Quavo and former NFL star Victor Cruz.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
29 July 2025
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His look, tone, signature phrases, poses, and even his walk were carefully crafted and consistent.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Christopher Guest can drop me to the ground with a look, let alone a phrase.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Kentucky distilleries are constantly releasing new expressions and August is no different.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mackenzie Davis stars in the story of what happens after the end of civilization, which may have seemed too familiar or too current for some people, but this is a remarkably rewarding examination of the power of connection and the need for expression, even after everything has fallen apart.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Glass and Wilson also worked together on a pair of 1998 operas titled White Raven and Monsters of Grace.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rolling Stone Australia reported in July 2025 that Aimee would appear in a documentary about her father titled No Escape From Now.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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