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as in term
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand
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2
as in statement
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I give you my word that I won't try to escape
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5
as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
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7
as in password
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
"What's the word?" demanded the sentry
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as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of word
Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 28 July 2025
Building on the complex relationship between words and images, the picture book is both meticulously designed and (often) mass-produced.
—Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
This year’s question was worded a bit differently, and the inclusion of Canales, Morgan and Tilis might have contributed to a more positive response.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Noun
When children struggle to sound out words or make meaning from them, reading feels hard, not fun.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 28 July 2025
Building on the complex relationship between words and images, the picture book is both meticulously designed and (often) mass-produced.
—Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Verb
The tariff letters are worded aggressively in Trump’s style of writing.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
This year’s question was worded a bit differently, and the inclusion of Canales, Morgan and Tilis might have contributed to a more positive response.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for word
Noun
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His approval average during his first term was 41%.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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The company provides direct contributions of $50 a month to employees' student loans, with no cap on these benefits, in terms of time frame or amount.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Police arrested the 15-year-old boy after an investigation, according to a statement from Elsmere police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Scientists had suggested that a companion star may be the cause for its brightening and dimming but have failed to observe it with both NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, per the statement.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Under a tent behind him, trays of hamburgers and chips waited, along with workers and counselors from Louisville’s Office of Violence Prevention, armed with fliers, water bottles and information for local resources.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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While the Sub Shop will be missed, fans can take solace in the promise that many beloved menu items will be preserved or adapted at other existing JewBoy locations, including the JewBoy Sliders outposts.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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In the sweltering July heat of 1995, a young Donna Brazile navigated the crowds in the Superdome of New Orleans, drawn in as much by the historic gathering of Black women as by the promise of seeing Luther Vandross and Gladys Knight perform.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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Opt-in systems are most effective when paired with instruction about disasters and how to respond to warnings, Sellnow said, making education a crucial responsibility of local governments.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Proponents of cursive instruction point to studies that indicate cursive instruction can help students improve memory and information retention, versus taking notes on a computer.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Tuesday, Paddack was on his way to Target Field when his agent at Boras Corp. called and said trade rumors were picking up.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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To further fuel breakup allegations, in May, rumors surfaced that the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native stepped out on her soon-to-be ex-husband with her trainer.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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This adds an extra layer of protection even if your password is compromised.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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Similarly, 35 percent of iPhone owners reported using unique passwords for each online account, while 41 percent of Android users did the same.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Never is a long time, and words can be meaningless, as the saying goes.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Now, the saying will help the Heart community share and continue her legacy.—
Abby Roedel,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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