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noun

plural of term
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as in tenures
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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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

present tense third-person singular of term
as in names
to give a name to the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out

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Noun
During Lula's first two terms in office, from 2003 to 2010, Brazil's economy boomed, and millions of Brazilians rose out of poverty. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026 Vucic was seeking to become Serbia's prime minister after serving two near-full terms as president. — Jovana Gec, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 Instead, Johnson spent the next 10 years building a career on his own terms, playing bars and honky-tonks before becoming one of country music's biggest stars. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Ukrainian officials say long-standing restrictions made offensive drone strikes over civilian Starlink impossible, disputing Elon Musk’s claim that Kyiv’s military violated service’s terms. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 In simplified terms, the process involves undoing six bolts and disconnecting a couple of electrical connectors. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 During his first two terms, a commodities boom helped lift millions of Brazilians out of poverty and into the middle class. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Today, 66% of Americans disapprove, a record high over both terms. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Smith has served as mayor for six terms and been a vocal supporter of business owner Jose Fiscal Belli. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
On the left, an approach that Neem terms post-American has taken root, pushing the arguments of the 1970s in an ever more emphatic direction. — Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner. — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025 Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025 Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
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  4. stints
  5. expressions
  6. labels
  7. tours
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Noun
  • Previous New York City Mayors Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams both pushed for the ban during their tenures, however, there was not enough support in the City Council.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu is Israel’s longest serving prime minister, holding onto power for more than 18 years over three separate tenures.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of tenures
Noun
  • There are so many words in this clue with more than one meaning across contexts.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Dawson turned the feedback into a visual installation featuring hundreds of handwritten words on sticky notes representing the community's hopes and aspirations.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • Morgan Stanley names Seagate a top pick Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $1,200 per share from $1,187.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The suit names Jose Javier Rodriguez, who is running against Uthmeier for attorney general.
    — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of names
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  • McManus, 35, has made 297 of 362 field-goal attempts (82%) during a 12-year career that has included stints with the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Green Bay Packers.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • His résumé also includes stints at Burberry and Christophe Lemaire for Uniqlo.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of stints
Noun
  • Participants’ movements, facial expressions and vocal reactions (along with a little interpretation from accompanying parents) suggested a clear winner.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Felipe Varela Whittier The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressions
Verb
  • The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of labels
Noun
  • Now, Good maintains Three Pines Bird Sanctuary while hosting bird tours around the area.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The podcast has previously held live tours across 70 cities, including two shows at Radio City Music Hall, and sparked a New York Times bestselling book, How to Giggle.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of tours
Noun
  • These kinds of phrases are grounding and can help contain some of that anxiety.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Each language includes more than 2,500 words and phrases across more than 60 topics.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terms. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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