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noun

ˈtərm How to pronounce term (audio)
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as in tenure
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position elected for a two-year term as mayor

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as in word
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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verb

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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Noun
Glazer during his Senate term pushed similar legislation that was ultimately shelved in a deal with tech giants. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 The new message immediately triggered a jump in expectations for a near-term rate increase. — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
Still, as a precaution while training these models, termed Evo 1 and Evo 2, the researchers did not provide them with any sequences from viruses that target complex cells. — ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 This gas will then be purified and concentrated, ready for export to local gas networks as what is termed renewable natural gas (RNG). — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for term
Recent Examples of Synonyms for term
  1. tenure
  2. word
  3. name
  4. stint
  5. phrase
  6. call
  7. expression
  8. title
Noun
  • His tenure included the COVID-19 pandemic, UCLA’s transition from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and the advent of NIL and revenue sharing.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson’s mayoral tenure has been marked by an inability to work with Springfield, a skill deficiency displayed by his staunch allies at the teachers union and the aligned board members on the CBOE.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • Presidents across party lines celebrated Dolly Parton on Tuesday following her death, speaking to the country icon’s ability to transcend politics through her work that often spoke louder than words.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The advance word on his performance here has been very strong.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • The hero of this historic draw was undeniably Vozinha, who made seven crucial saves throughout the match and was named Player of the Match.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots, helping private needs become easier to name.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • In spite of this powerful protest, Jelly Roll continued responding to and courting further backlash as his guest-host stint continued.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lewis’ departure marks an end to his four-year stint as president and CEO of the EDC.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of stint
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  • Almost exactly one month later, the phrase appeared as a central QAnon concept.
    — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The phrase first surfaced in early 2024 and has grown in popularity since, according to Know Your Meme.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Cyberdyne Hybrid Assistive Limb, commonly called HAL, is a robotic exoskeleton designed to support patients during rehabilitation.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of call
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  • Additionally, the minutes featured a notable new expression regarding the impact of artificial intelligence.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Unwilling to expose himself in this moment, Paul Baker juggles both of his competing personas, continuing the bro-y shouting but with a new panic in his voice and in Jack Innanen’s expressions.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • After writing the After series in 2014, a five-book young-adult romance, including a prequel appropriately titled Before, Todd‘s books went on to become feature films starring Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The canvas, titled Young Artists after Siamesas 1960, was commissioned in 2013 by the program under the Obama administration.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026
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