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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 to name
to give a name to
the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out
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Recent Examples of term
Kara McGinley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In terms of accessibility, Namron said that guests with mobility issues should do a little extra outreach before their stay.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
Michele Mulroney is running for president of the Writers Guild of America West — unopposed, at least for now — after current president Meredith Stiehm termed out after nearly four years at the helm.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Noun
Here's how the internet providers in our Philadelphia compare in terms of price and download speed.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
In terms of accessibility, Namron said that guests with mobility issues should do a little extra outreach before their stay.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Verb
The letter cited multiple emergency orders signed by DeSantis during the administration of President Joe Biden waiving state purchasing rules in order to address what the governor termed as an emergency caused by an influx of undocumented immigrants to the United States.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
Michele Mulroney is running for president of the Writers Guild of America West — unopposed, at least for now — after current president Meredith Stiehm termed out after nearly four years at the helm.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
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Throughout its tenure, the TLC series has focused on Matt Roloff, Amy Roloff and their children Zach Roloff, Jeremy Roloff, Molly Roloff and Jacob Roloff.—
Sydni Ellis,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Ozzy earned many accolades throughout his musical tenure, including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Global Icon Award, the title ‘Godfather of Metal,’ and many more.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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By the time our department chief got word that there had been a mass shooting at PittFest, his senior resident was incommunicado.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
15 July 2025
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Embrace Personal Accountability Being credible and responsible means keeping your word and following through on your promises in a timely manner.—
Cheri Rainey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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And their problem is a Belarusian named Boris Volchek (Bogdan Yasinski), who has a penchant for explosions and revenge.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The professional golfer and his wife, Annie Verret, announced on Instagram the arrival of their third child, a son named Sully Spieth.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Foster spent six years working with Matt Fitzpatrick and his career has also included long stints with Seve Ballesteros and Lee Westwood.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Larsson feisty: Larsson closed out his summer stint with another quality effort, one that included a first-quarter four-point play as part of his 14-point first half.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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His look, tone, signature phrases, poses, and even his walk were carefully crafted and consistent.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Christopher Guest can drop me to the ground with a look, let alone a phrase.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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Through gene expression studies, the team determined these proteins were actively produced and regulated – social control molecules secreted through their natural antennae, the spines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Building on this, another study, titled Back to the Present: How the Direction of Mental Time Travel Affects Similarity and Saving, explores deliberate foresight.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The show, titled Judge Judy, premiered on Sept. 16, 1996 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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“Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/term. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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