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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 names
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of terms
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
In terms of big-league pop and rock artists, hardly anyone.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Safe in terms of liquidity and counterparty risk.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Greengrass approached the portrayal of PG&E corporation and its negligence on similar terms.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That instinct proved to be a good one, as the first Deadpool film earned over $780 million globally and spawned two additional sequels, 2018's Deadpool 2 (which earned $785 million worldwide) and 2014's Deadpool & Wolverine, which nearly doubled both films' hauls in terms of global ticket sales.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
However, these terms are likely unacceptable to Putin, who previously proposed a ceasefire deal that required Ukrainian forces to withdraw from four territories Russia had annexed.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Based on its first five episodes, the legal drama is unlikely to succeed, either on its own terms or in light of recent developments.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The terms are frequently referenced by video game streamers.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
In terms of big-league pop and rock artists, hardly anyone.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Safe in terms of liquidity and counterparty risk.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Greengrass approached the portrayal of PG&E corporation and its negligence on similar terms.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
That instinct proved to be a good one, as the first Deadpool film earned over $780 million globally and spawned two additional sequels, 2018's Deadpool 2 (which earned $785 million worldwide) and 2014's Deadpool & Wolverine, which nearly doubled both films' hauls in terms of global ticket sales.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
However, these terms are likely unacceptable to Putin, who previously proposed a ceasefire deal that required Ukrainian forces to withdraw from four territories Russia had annexed.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Based on its first five episodes, the legal drama is unlikely to succeed, either on its own terms or in light of recent developments.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terms
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But Gen Z’s brief job tenures are much more complicated than what meets the eye; entry-level job postings have fallen 29% since January 2024, and alongside fewer opportunities, many are feeling underprepared and unsupported in their professional lives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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The lawsuit also names publisher Penguin Random House and four Times reporters as defendants.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a Manhattan Supreme Court foreclosure suit filed in December that names both Bill and Camille, the pair stopped making payments on the loans in June 2024 in addition to failing to pay over $300,000 in property taxes.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
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The series against the Brewers was a homecoming of sorts for Montgomery, who had two stints as a member of Milwaukee’s front office.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lolley had stints at DK Pittsburgh Sports, Steelers Digest and other publications during his standout career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The facial expressions match the show’s grim color palette.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mineral-rich waters that spring from the nearby Volcán de Tequila run directly through El Tequileño’s distillery and play an irreplaceable role in the brand’s smooth expressions.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Operators like Flipper Finders run morning, afternoon, and sunset tours that explore tidal creeks, salt marshes, and open waterways, often stopping at historic Morris Island to hunt for seashells, fossils, and sand dollars.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost daily lectures in the ship’s theater prime the intellectual pump for the next day’s tours and experiences.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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