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as in terms
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 statements
something that is said
people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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as in vows
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 instructions
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 passwords
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 sayings
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 says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of words
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
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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Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be a proper name.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The game’s objective is to group sixteen words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Scammers often create sites that appear close to the real thing but include extra words, odd spelling or strange endings.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Toby Tran, who also lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, echoed Nitran’s words.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Noun
Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
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.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be a proper name.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The game’s objective is to group sixteen words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Scammers often create sites that appear close to the real thing but include extra words, odd spelling or strange endings.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Toby Tran, who also lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, echoed Nitran’s words.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for words
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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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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Republicans have sought to cast Talarico as too far to the left for Texas, highlighting his past statements on gender and other issues.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
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On March 20, 1969, the couple exchanged vows in secret at the British Consulate in Gibraltar.
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Read the instructions and drop the appropriate amount of hair oil onto your palm.
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Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.
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Start with the devices connected to your TV, then work outward to your router, apps and passwords.
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Front-end guardrails are standard operating procedures governing what goes into an LLM (and what shouldn't, such as no personal and confidential information and no production passwords).
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Arriving on July 17 through Mass Appeal, the project plays on one of his signature sayings while conveying his mindset at this stage in his personal and professional journey.
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Plus, score last-minute sayings on tech products from Bose, JBL, Anker, and more popular brands.
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The Canadian report says only 28 human cases have been reported in Canada since 1924, while the CDC reports fewer than 10 people die from rabies each year in the United States.
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The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.
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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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“Words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/words. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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