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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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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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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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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
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Many humanities courses were a kind of way station for students to fulfill their general-education requirements, one of which was to produce twenty-four thousand words by graduation, by whatever means necessary.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Beijing’s statement after the meeting with the Iranian Foreign Ministry was carefully worded to not blame Iran for the crisis while also calling for greater efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Among the millions of words written about Adolf Hitler, very few words have been dedicated to his father, Alois Hitler.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Many humanities courses were a kind of way station for students to fulfill their general-education requirements, one of which was to produce twenty-four thousand words by graduation, by whatever means necessary.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Verb
But lawmakers instead foolishly passed a bill (SB 7040), worded far too broadly, that extends the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund for two more years.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Beijing’s statement after the meeting with the Iranian Foreign Ministry was carefully worded to not blame Iran for the crisis while also calling for greater efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz.
—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Both parties have accused each other of violating the terms – which envision the eventual withdrawal of Israeli soldiers, the full disarmament of Hamas, the deployment of an international force and a new Palestinian governing body.
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Personal terms had not been expected to be an issue for Manchester United, but Tottenham’s salary offer was also viewed as beyond what the Old Trafford hierarchy were willing to commit to.
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May’s exit is a loss for college basketball, and his statement is felt, and shared, by nearly all of those remain in it.
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Ahead of Monday's game, the Dutch Football Association confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that Gakpo would continue playing in the tournament.
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One expert noted that turning satellite data into information useful to firefighters and forestry managers will take some time.
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Hart went into writing the ballad with that information, but the rest was up to him.
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Eighteen years later, the promise of a Swiftian wedding is finally coming true.
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The advertisement’s promise to hold data centers accountable was also extraordinary for another reason.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
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Supermodel Karlie Kloss also attended, seemingly putting to rest any rumors of a rift between her and Swift.
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Even so, rumors suggest that such glasses may not appear until late next year, so software support is more likely for iOS 28.
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Just verify messages directly, use a password manager, turn on account alerts and shrink the personal data brokers keep on you.
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Once the target enters the correct password, PamStealer displays a message stating that the file is damaged and can’t be installed.
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One popular saying suggests a knot tied on a rainy day is harder to untie.
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But your abhorrence of the outcomes of particular elections doesn’t justify your saying, Well, the hell with that.
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“Word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/word. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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