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The word “predilection” means a preference or special liking for something. It is a noun that can also mean a bias in favor of something. The word “predilection” is pronounced /preh-duh-LEK-shn/.

The noun version of the Old French verb “anoier” was “enui and annui,” meaning “chagrin, sadness.” Eventually, the Modern ...

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Gen Alpha has developed a lexicon partly coined from "brain rot," a term for the mindless, addictive digital content consumed on the internet, particularly from TikTok and Twitch.

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Merriam-Webster will add more than 5,000 new words and 1,000 new phrases when it releases its first new edition in more than 20 years.

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Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including ...

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NEW YORK — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over ...

Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new ...