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Word of the Day: wunderkind
This word has appeared in 90 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: wunderkind
This word has appeared in 90 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: wunderkind
This word has appeared in 90 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Word of the Day
harebrained
Definition: (adjective) Very foolish.
Synonyms: insane, mad.
Usage: She devised a harebrained scheme to get her money back, but it ended up landing her in jail.
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harebrained
Definition: (adjective) Very foolish.
Synonyms: insane, mad.
Usage: She devised a harebrained scheme to get her money back, but it ended up landing her in jail.
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harebrained
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stick at
If you stick at something, you continue to do it even if it's difficult or it's taking a long time.
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stick at
If you stick at something, you continue to do it even if it's difficult or it's taking a long time.
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stick at
Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
shellack
noun: 1. A resin secreted by the lac insect and purified for use in varnishes, paints, inks, sealing waxes, phonograph records, etc. 2. A phonograph record, especially a 78 rpm. 3. A severe defeat or beating. verb tr.: 1. To coat or treat with shellac. 2. To thrash soundly. 3. To defeat decisively, especially in a contest or game.
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shellack
noun: 1. A resin secreted by the lac insect and purified for use in varnishes, paints, inks, sealing waxes, phonograph records, etc. 2. A phonograph record, especially a 78 rpm. 3. A severe defeat or beating. verb tr.: 1. To coat or treat with shellac. 2. To thrash soundly. 3. To defeat decisively, especially in a contest or game.
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shellack
noun: 1. A resin secreted by the lac insect and purified for use in varnishes, paints, inks, sealing waxes, phonograph records, etc. 2. A phonograph record, especially a 78 rpm. 3. A severe defeat or beating. verb tr.: 1. To coat or treat with shellac. 2.…
Idiom of the Day
not have a penny to (one's) name
To be extremely poor; to have very little or no money to spend. Watch the video
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not have a penny to (one's) name
To be extremely poor; to have very little or no money to spend. Watch the video
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not have a penny to (one's) name
Definition of not have a penny to (one's) name in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: taciturn
This word has appeared in 34 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: taciturn
This word has appeared in 34 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: taciturn
This word has appeared in 34 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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buttonhole
Definition: (verb) Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.
Synonyms: lobby.
Usage: It is not easy to buttonhole her for an interview.
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buttonhole
Definition: (verb) Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.
Synonyms: lobby.
Usage: It is not easy to buttonhole her for an interview.
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buttonhole
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jump in (1)
If people are talking and you jump in, you interrupt someone who's talking, or you say something without being asked to speak.
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jump in (1)
If people are talking and you jump in, you interrupt someone who's talking, or you say something without being asked to speak.
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jump in (1)
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hone
noun: 1. A fine-grained stone or tool for sharpening blades. 2. A precision tool with a rotating abrasive tip, used to enlarge or smooth a hole. verb tr. 1. To sharpen on a hone. 2. To enlarge or smooth a hole using a honing tool. 3. To refine or perfect a skill through long practice.
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hone
noun: 1. A fine-grained stone or tool for sharpening blades. 2. A precision tool with a rotating abrasive tip, used to enlarge or smooth a hole. verb tr. 1. To sharpen on a hone. 2. To enlarge or smooth a hole using a honing tool. 3. To refine or perfect a skill through long practice.
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hone
noun: 1. A fine-grained stone or tool for sharpening blades. 2. A precision tool with a rotating abrasive tip, used to enlarge or smooth a hole. verb tr. 1. To sharpen on a hone. 2. To enlarge or smooth a hole using a honing tool. 3. To refine or perfect…
Idiom of the Day
not as black as (one) is painted
Not as evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be. Watch the video
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not as black as (one) is painted
Not as evil, malicious, or malignant as one is described or believed to be. Watch the video
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not as black as (one) is painted
Definition of not as black as (one) is painted in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: pliable
This word has appeared in 42 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: pliable
This word has appeared in 42 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: pliable
This word has appeared in 42 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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shortsighted
Definition: (adjective) Lacking foresight or scope.
Synonyms: unforesightful, myopic, short.
Usage: The shortsighted board members derided the plan, which would cost the company money at the outset but could set it on track to earn billions in future years.
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shortsighted
Definition: (adjective) Lacking foresight or scope.
Synonyms: unforesightful, myopic, short.
Usage: The shortsighted board members derided the plan, which would cost the company money at the outset but could set it on track to earn billions in future years.
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shortsighted
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fall in (1)
If a roof or a ceiling falls in, it falls to the floor because it's been weakened or damaged.
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fall in (1)
If a roof or a ceiling falls in, it falls to the floor because it's been weakened or damaged.
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fall in (1)
Idiom of the Day
not have (one's) heart in (something)
To not be emotionally invested or enthusiastic about something; to have no drive or will to do something. Watch the video
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not have (one's) heart in (something)
To not be emotionally invested or enthusiastic about something; to have no drive or will to do something. Watch the video
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not have (one's) heart in (something)
Definition of not have (one's) heart in (something) in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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wedgie | wedgy
The pulling of someone's pants up sharply from behind to wedge them in the crack of the buttocks.
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wedgie | wedgy
The pulling of someone's pants up sharply from behind to wedge them in the crack of the buttocks.
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Word of the Day
dissension
Definition: (noun) Disagreement among those expected to cooperate.
Synonyms: discord.
Usage: The sparks of dissension soon kindled into a blaze; and the colonies, or rather, as they quickly declared themselves, the States, became a scene of strife and bloodshed for years.
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dissension
Definition: (noun) Disagreement among those expected to cooperate.
Synonyms: discord.
Usage: The sparks of dissension soon kindled into a blaze; and the colonies, or rather, as they quickly declared themselves, the States, became a scene of strife and bloodshed for years.
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dissension
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of dissension by The Free Dictionary