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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
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
So much of the show is Mary coming to terms with her own difficult relationship with her mother.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
In simple terms, a stellarator is a fusion power device that confines plasma using external magnets.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The last Republican to serve as a senator was Cory Gardner, who was elected in 2014 after serving two terms as a congressman.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Carefully consider your account terms, then, to determine which fits into your overall savings strategy the best.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Sources tell Variety the acquisition price is in the low nine figures, although reps for HarbourView did not confirm that information and said the company does not disclose deal terms.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 June 2026
There is also a history of measuring some of the biggest downturns in terms of Dow moves.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.
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Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
So much of the show is Mary coming to terms with her own difficult relationship with her mother.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
In simple terms, a stellarator is a fusion power device that confines plasma using external magnets.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The last Republican to serve as a senator was Cory Gardner, who was elected in 2014 after serving two terms as a congressman.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Carefully consider your account terms, then, to determine which fits into your overall savings strategy the best.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Sources tell Variety the acquisition price is in the low nine figures, although reps for HarbourView did not confirm that information and said the company does not disclose deal terms.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 June 2026
There is also a history of measuring some of the biggest downturns in terms of Dow moves.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Verb
On the left, an approach that Neem terms post-American has taken root, pushing the arguments of the 1970s in an ever more emphatic direction.
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Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.
—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.
—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terms
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Pelosi — a San Francisco Democrat with one of the longest tenures in the House who, over the last decade, became one of the strongest voices opposed to Trump — presents a branding challenge for a campus and academic center with nonpartisan missions.
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Although the context of their tenures could not be more different, there are five key lessons to be learned from Greenspan’s legacy, which could potentially elevate Warsh’s leadership at the Fed during the current economic and geopolitical turbulence.
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Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
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His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.
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The complaint names their former coworker, emergency room nurse Nolan Chismire, and alleges misconduct inside the emergency department that went on for years.
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The declaration names taxes only once because once was enough.
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The 2008 first-round draft pick from East Carolina rushed for 9,651 yards during a 10-year career that included stints with the Titans (2008-13), New York Jets (2014) and Arizona Cardinals (2015-17).
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James was drafted by the Cavaliers in 2003 and spent 11 years with the franchise across two stints.
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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Also highlighted this year as finalists are fellow couture designer Julie de Libran as well as menswear labels EgonLab and Kartik Research.
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Netris labels its approach NAAM, for Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy, and has become the platform neoclouds standardize on as the category takes shape.
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Explore the Environmental Learning Center, where boardwalk trails, kayak tours, and hands-on exhibits showcase the local ecosystem.
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Spicy foods are often avoided during royal tours, though the rules are more relaxed when Middleton is eating at home.
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Vermeule—a former clerk for Scalia—proposes that conservatives should read the Constitution’s ambiguous phrases and general structure in an openly moral way, drawing on principles grounded in the nature and purposes of government.
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The debate playing out in Kausen’s kitchen is repeated in homes across California and the country, where varying phrases on food packaging have long left shoppers unsure whether food is simply past its peak quality or unsafe to eat.
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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