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"To be considered for appointment to this vacancy, access the application at www.eusd.net, under the Board tab . \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 July 2022",
"Bookmark this tab and check back for when the sales are live and shoppable. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 1 July 2022",
"Tap on the profile tab in the bottom-right corner of the screen. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 1 July 2022",
"To check your downloads, go to Your Library at the bottom right and click on Downloaded tab at the top. \u2014 Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY , 28 June 2022",
"The record-breaking fine \u2014 twice the $50 million tab that rival KPMG paid the agency in 2019 over its own cheating scandal \u2014 in part reflects the gravity of the firm\u2019s decision not to cooperate with the investigation, an SEC official told reporters. \u2014 Tory Newmyer, Washington Post , 28 June 2022",
"The record-breaking fine \u2014 twice the $50 million tab that rival KPMG paid the agency in 2019 over its own cheating scandal \u2014 in part reflects the gravity of the firm\u2019s decision not to cooperate with the investigation, an SEC official told reporters. \u2014 Tory Newmyer, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
"She can be seen at Sunday Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church, and sometimes picks up the tab for her daughters\u2019 and granddaughters\u2019 mani-pedis at Blush, the local nail salon. \u2014 New York Times , 22 June 2022",
"The tab for cement, paint and labor to fix Rex up was estimated at $30,000. \u2014 Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 June 2022",
"Herta\u2019s since been added to McLaren F1\u2019s testing program and could be turning laps at an F1 track during an F1 weekend as soon as this fall, should Andreas Seidel and Zak Brown tab him for an FP1 opportunity. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 7 May 2022",
"The USA TODAY Network has confirmed the 34-year-old Scheyer will tab Kentucky assistant Jai Lucas as Duke's newest assistant coach. \u2014 David Thompson, USA TODAY , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Head straight to the bestsellers tab on Sephora and browse the reviews. \u2014 Jamila Stewart, Essence , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Click on the helpful links, forms and applications tab to complete the registration form in advance or pick up a form in person at the Senior Center, 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Employers who seek out former workers can tab top performers or those with specialized skills. \u2014 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY , 9 Dec. 2021",
"My app, select the People tab , and choose to Share My Location or Start Sharing Location. \u2014 Simon Hill, Wired , 3 Oct. 2021",
"Their followers tab is usually superimposed in the frame, and the number either waxes or wanes depending on the action in the plot. \u2014 Luke Winkie, Vulture , 1 Sep. 2021",
"While the pitching matchups for neither team have been released, there are good odds the U.S. will see 39-year-old Ueno, and Eriksen will almost certainly tab a combination of Abbott and Osterman. \u2014 Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY , 26 July 2021"
"The new consolidated delivery-friendly menu takes into consideration the group\u2019s most popular dishes, including Le Bilboquet\u2019s cold poached salmon with tabbouleh and dill sauce ($18) and Georgie\u2019s rotisserie chicken dinner for two ($29). \u2014 Amanda Albee, Dallas News , 7 May 2020",
"And next to the tabbouleh salad of bulgur wheat, chopped mint, onion, and tomato: a Russian roulette of mild to very hot padr\u00f3n peppers. \u2014 Dan Sadgrove, National Geographic , 6 Apr. 2020",
"Its menu rotated around the dishes of my youth: hummus, tabbouleh and freekeh (the green wheat my family would spend days every spring picking, sorting and smoking). \u2014 Reem Kassis, Washington Post , 18 Feb. 2020",
"Fans will be able to enjoy everything from Elote Dogs and tabbouleh salad to cherry limeade margaritas. \u2014 Brandi Addison, Dallas News , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Brochettes with Hodo tofu, fingerling potatoes, yam, cherry tomatoes and cipollini onions ($28), served with a quinoa-dominant tabbouleh and roasted garlic cashew tahini sauce, is the only thing on the menu that doesn\u2019t feel polished. \u2014 Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com , 3 Oct. 2019",
"Recipes include the greatest hits, like the sourdoughs and the croissants sold in Poil\u00e2ne stores every day, but also more creative uses for leftover bread like bread crumb tabbouleh or bread granola. \u2014 Todd Plummer, Vogue , 28 Sep. 2019",
"The tabbouleh is herb-heavy, with plenty of bright lip-smacking acidity. \u2014 Alex Delany, Bon App\u00e9tit , 16 Oct. 2019",
"Specialty sandwiches filled with kibbeh, gyro meat, and kafta are served with a choice of classic sides like tabbouleh , wild rice, and fresh fruit. \u2014 al , 26 Aug. 2019"
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"worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The tabernacle , a box containing Holy Communion items, was made of 18-carat gold and decorated with jewels, police and the diocese said. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
"Tumino speculated that multiple people were involved in the heist, considering the immense weight of the tabernacle . \u2014 Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"The tabernacle , a box containing Holy Communion items, was made of 18-carat gold and decorated with jewels, police and the diocese said. \u2014 oregonlive , 30 May 2022",
"At the top of the altar, a steel case that once contained a $2 million gold tabernacle was cut open and empty. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 June 2022",
"Holy Eucharist, bread consecrated as the body of Christ, was taken from the tabernacle and thrown on the altar. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
"Holy Eucharist, bread consecrated as the body of Christ, was taken from the tabernacle and thrown on the altar. \u2014 CBS News , 31 May 2022",
"Holy Eucharist, bread consecrated as the body of Christ, was taken from the tabernacle and thrown on the altar. \u2014 oregonlive , 30 May 2022",
"The Holy Eucharist, or communion, kept inside the tabernacle was also tossed all over the alter. \u2014 Mark Osborne, ABC News , 30 May 2022"
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"Manet was suffering from tabes dorsalis , the degeneration of nerves in the dorsal column of his spinal cord, a primary symptom of which was locomotor ataxia. \u2014 Colin B. Bailey, The New York Review of Books , 17 Nov. 2020"
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"She plans to table a motion for debate in Parliament.",
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"Everyone must learn to bring their gifts and talents to the table to develop a culture, vision and purpose around the wealth that future generations can buy into and give the plan the best chance of success. \u2014 David Redding, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Beta Fiction can bring a lot to the table , Gamero and Nogueroles argued at Conecta Fiction. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 27 June 2022",
"Between bites, a matcha martini adds a smooth sweetness to the night\u2019s bouquet of flavors, while the delightful Time 75 brings a citrusy kick to the table . \u2014 Roxanne Fequiere, Vogue , 24 June 2022",
"When her friends try to intervene, other men rush to the table beating them and dragging one outside where she is kicked repeatedly on the ground as the other diners look on. \u2014 Lily Kuo, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"Next Door American Eatery opened in 2018 in a former Double 8 Foods store location to serve quick farm-to- table dishes for lunch and dinner. \u2014 Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 22 June 2022",
"On-property perks include a saltwater pool and hot tub, farm-to- table fare, and lush gardens. \u2014 Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure , 21 June 2022",
"Shakes are delivered to the table in the same metal glass they are made in. \u2014 cleveland , 20 June 2022",
"Lounge in a hot tub on a private deck of one of the resort\u2019s expansive suites after sampling ocean-to- table dining or enjoying a tequila tasting that doubles as a class in local history. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 20 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"More than quadrupling Barca's numbers, the Reds are said to be willing to table \u20ac9mn ($9.6mn) for Gavi to switch allegiances. \u2014 Tom Sanderson, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"But commissioners Calvert and Marialyn Barnard wanted to table the issue to study it further. \u2014 Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News , 3 May 2022",
"Eric Haugaard, said that lawyers advised the commission to table the request and not make an official decision, citing an ongoing lawsuit. \u2014 Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Cucinelli may require a significant investment, true, but quality as quality is quality: and BC represents the epitome of farm to table Italian style. \u2014 Tom Stubbs, Vogue , 14 June 2022",
"For instance, perhaps a salesperson is talking to a CRO tasked with driving 15% YOY growth, and the CRO wants to table the conversation until the next quarter. \u2014 Julie Thomas, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"After initially making a motion to approve the development on first reading, the City Council at its Wednesday night meeting voted 7-0 to table the project. \u2014 Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune , 5 May 2022",
"The Brazilian Naturals coffee price and the Colombian Milds coffee price were incorrect in the WSJ Cash Prices table on two days last week. \u2014 WSJ , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Michele Smith, 43rd, motioned to table the measure and the committee voted in favor. \u2014 Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune , 11 May 2022",
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"The deli itself has a 50s-era, sepia-toned interior, with tchotchkes and bric-a-brac on every non- table surface. \u2014 Nathan Englander, Travel + Leisure , 29 Jan. 2022",
"Buend\u00eda can bring to the table huge experience in creating hit shows. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 18 Jan. 2022",
"That conversation between Issa and Nathan changed, and the moment with Issa and Lawrence at the Blocc office did not exist pre- table read. \u2014 E. Alex Jung, Vulture , 27 Dec. 2021",
"However, Saudi Arabia\u2019s sovereign wealth fund aren\u2019t getting involved with a Premier League club to achieve mid- table security. \u2014 Graham Ruthven, Forbes , 6 Oct. 2021",
"Police and federal agencies have spent weeks on training exercise, including a table -top study of how forces will be deployed, according to Sean Gallagher, Capitol Police acting assistant chief for uniformed operations. \u2014 Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY , 17 Sep. 2021",
"Wallace sits mid- table , in 21st place, and can clinch a playoff spot with a win at Daytona. \u2014 Andy Frye, Forbes , 28 Aug. 2021",
"While the series has always been plagued, if not defined in the larger cultural imagination, by the feuds among its co-hosts, the McCain years have seen cross- table conflict treated more like a feature than a bug. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Aug. 2021",
"Going into Friday's final match of the season at home to mid- table Dijon, PSG only need to match Lyon's result to secure the D1 Arkema title for the first time in their history. \u2014 Asif Burhan, Forbes , 3 June 2021"
"One singular buck for the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of kitchen towelry that also doubles as table linen ? \u2014 Amiel Stanek, Bon App\u00e9tit , 21 Apr. 2021",
"Barriere wraps standard ice cubes in a clean table linen or dish towel and uses something heavy \u2014 a skillet and a firm hand work well \u2014 to crush them on a stable surface. \u2014 The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post , 17 July 2020",
"The state\u2019s new requirements for restaurants, which can open at one-third capacity on Friday, explicitly say that the use of table linens should be discontinued. \u2014 Alfred Miller, The Courier-Journal , 20 May 2020",
"Donations items include clothing and shoes for men, women, children and babies; handbags, purses, backpacks, hats, gloves, scarves and belts; pillows, blankets, quilts, sheets, curtains and table linens ; and hard toys, soft toys and bicycles. \u2014 courant.com , 20 Sep. 2019",
"Go over your dinnerware, silverware and table linens . \u2014 oregonlive , 13 Nov. 2019",
"The center\u2019s shop at 42 Woodland St. in Hartford sells the artisans\u2019 handwoven shawls, scarves, bags, table linens , wall hangings, rugs and more. \u2014 Deborah Hornblow, courant.com , 23 Oct. 2019",
"Cabana x Carolina Herrera features glassware, plateware, table linens , and a tea set. \u2014 Vogue , 16 Sep. 2019",
"Jane Scott Hodges knows something about table linens . \u2014 Jura Koncius, Washington Post , 29 July 2019"
"he thought he weathered the table talk over dinner with his future in-laws rather well",
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"Still far from dinner table talk and mainstream ubiquity, the acceptance and application of decentralized identity ideology is fast approaching. \u2014 Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone , 10 May 2022",
"Once everyone has compared vaccination sagas, what\u2019s the table talk ? \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"But the twist is that in this game, instead of trying to take the most tricks, all players are cooperating to try to ensure that certain tricks are won by certain players\u2014and table talk is forbidden. \u2014 Rachel Kaufman, Smithsonian Magazine , 29 Nov. 2021",
"So families across the country are gearing up for table talk centered around turkey, cranberry sauce and Shiba Inu. \u2014 Vildana Hajric, Fortune , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Arcadia City Council votes to table talk of a Tiny Shelter Project to build 15 8 x 8 homes indefinitely, while agreeing to public forums on homelessness in English & Mandarin within 120 days. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2021",
"While savoring dishes that are both familiar and wildly exotic, Satterfield and the people who join him at the table talk about the role food plays in bringing communities together. \u2014 Leslie Kelly, Forbes , 26 May 2021",
"Burnham\u2019s table talk was a rehearsal for the public unveiling of his plan, the tesseractic shelter. \u2014 Jonathan Lethem, The New Yorker , 1 Mar. 2021",
"Their parents bought popcorn and sodas, and everyone sat crammed around a little table talking to strangers about how expensive life in Old Harbor had become. \u2014 Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2016"
"Arizona Cardinals' receiving corps worst in NFC West, ranking of NFL pass catchers says Nowadays, Thompson goes to Baker's Phoenix-area home to hang out and play table tennis . \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 11 June 2022",
"Learning how the ball moves and how to control remains the most important step in becoming better at table tennis . \u2014 Jeff Tomko, Men's Health , 13 May 2022",
"The clubhouse has a workout room that doubles as a game room with table tennis , foosball and surfboards that members can take on outings to a beach. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The final exercise is a common table tennis training staple that will get your heart rate moving as your moving left and right chasing one ball after another. \u2014 Men's Health , 31 May 2022",
"The park includes a playground, pavilion, exercise equipment, concrete table tennis , cornhole, a small grassy area and a walking track. \u2014 Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 May 2022",
"There's a Courtyard, Picnic Deck, and Beer Garden with cornhole, table tennis , and fire pits for roasting s'mores. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 9 Mar. 2022",
"One was a shooting experience; another was table tennis ; and there was a neat game of billiards. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 May 2022",
"The report begins, The table tennis coach, the chaplain\u2019s wife, the dentist and the firebrand nationalist have little in common except a desire to defend their hometown . . . \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 9 Feb. 2022"
"That is also reflected in the US table wine consumption. \u2014 Per And Britt Karlsson, Forbes , 28 Jan. 2022",
"In time the wines were called Super Tuscans, because bottles of such high quality deserved a much better designation than table wine . \u2014 Mike Desimone, Robb Report , 12 Dec. 2021",
"And there\u2019s a good wine, whether a pricy, aged bottle or an inexpensive table wine , for every mood and moment \u2014 from the romantic date night bottle to the perfect beverage for a night out with the girls. \u2014 Essence , 21 Oct. 2021",
"The Great White, which is one of the vineyard\u2019s most popular wines for the last two decades, is a blend of Cayuga, Riesling, and Vidal Blanc, making an easy-sipping table wine with subtle peach and strawberry notes. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2021",
"The dry white wine from Spain is a fan favorite and can easily become a go-to table wine . \u2014 Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes , 9 Apr. 2021",
"Niagara grape-growers were blessed with a spectacular, if smaller, summer crop in 2020, encouraging wineries to maximize their table wine output and leave fewer grapes behind for the signature drink. \u2014 Doug Alexander, Bloomberg.com , 22 Dec. 2020",
"Volume growth for ros\u00e9 table wine grew 3.2% in 2019 year over year, compared with an overall decrease of 1% for still wine last year, according to IWSR data. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 13 June 2020",
"Good table wine or, as the case might be, picnic fodder. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 14 June 2020"
"to the east of the valley lies a vast, fertile tableland",
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"Schuerman Mountain rises in west Sedona, a high tableland that offers commanding views of gaudier formations. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 5 Mar. 2021",
"Their concerns center on Black Mesa, a tableland that rises north of the Hopi villages and that lies partly in the Navajo Reservation and partly in the Hopi Reservation. \u2014 Ian James, AZCentral.com , 7 Dec. 2020",
"Lubbock, with its elevation reaching to some 3,400 feet, sits high atop caprock tableland that tapers slowly to the southeast toward Fort Worth and Dallas. \u2014 Mary Ann Anderson, Twin Cities , 20 July 2019",
"Lubbock, with its elevation reaching to some 3,400 feet, sits high atop caprock tableland that tapers slowly to the southeast toward Fort Worth and Dallas. \u2014 Mary Ann Anderson, Twin Cities , 20 July 2019",
"Lubbock, with its elevation reaching to some 3,400 feet, sits high atop caprock tableland that tapers slowly to the southeast toward Fort Worth and Dallas. \u2014 Mary Ann Anderson, Twin Cities , 20 July 2019",
"Lubbock, with its elevation reaching to some 3,400 feet, sits high atop caprock tableland that tapers slowly to the southeast toward Fort Worth and Dallas. \u2014 Mary Ann Anderson, Twin Cities , 20 July 2019",
"Alexandra and Yongden decided to walk knee-deep into the tableland ahead of them. \u2014 Ailsa Ross, Longreads , 9 Aug. 2019",
"Lubbock, with its elevation reaching to some 3,400 feet, sits high atop caprock tableland that tapers slowly to the southeast toward Fort Worth and Dallas. \u2014 Mary Ann Anderson, Twin Cities , 20 July 2019"
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"Vaught also failed to check the label on the medication, did not heed a bottle cap warning that described the medicine inside as a paralyzing agent, and failed to recognize that Versed is a tablet , but vecuronium a powder. \u2014 Carolyn Barber, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"Does Dad need a new tablet to play his favorite mobile games? \u2014 Brittany Vincent, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"Extra protection chips inside make sure that can't happen in a tablet or smartphone or even a laptop. \u2014 PCMAG , 13 June 2022",
"Some patients use Phreesia\u2019s software to do early digital check-in at home, while others use it on a tablet at the clinic. \u2014 Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post , 13 June 2022",
"Dell also overhauled the XPS 13 2-in-1's design, transforming it from a portable ultralight with a 360-degree hinge to a tablet with an optional detachable keyboard cover sold separately. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 9 June 2022",
"For those who don\u2019t already have a tablet , this is a no-fail gift option for even the most tech illiterate person. \u2014 Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al , 2 June 2022",
"The 4-year-old, Nasir, crawled under tables and tapped on a tablet . \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"Great for travel, the portfolio includes a large pocket that can fit a tablet , a space for business cards, and individual storage for long, unruly cords. \u2014 Helena Madden, ELLE Decor , 26 May 2022"
": tea dust pressed into a small tablet for making one cup or into smaller tablets so that several are needed to infuse a cup of tea \u2014 compare brick tea":[]
"Now that building is Buccellati\u2019s headquarters and the site for a show of the jewelry company\u2019s tabletop items. \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022",
"Well, executing this exercise involves lying on your back in tabletop position and then extending one arm and the opposite leg out straight. \u2014 Jenny Mccoy, SELF , 27 May 2022",
"How to do it: Start in a tabletop position, with your hands below your shoulders, your knees below your hips, and your spine neutral. \u2014 Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online , 20 May 2021",
"In fact, the exhibition is set up as a virtual printmaking workshop with a large silkscreen set up on a tabletop , and with printer\u2019s smocks hanging nearby. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 2 June 2022",
"Adamski was encouraged to see a tabletop gaming group in Newington using pronouns. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Nadel said to place a small water fountain on a tabletop in your bedroom. \u2014 Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"Floral exhibits range from large flower arrangements suspended from a cable five feet above the floor to arrangements less than five inches tall and ones designed for a tabletop as well as examples of jewelry made from botanical elements. \u2014 oregonlive , 4 May 2022",
"Tinsman has worked as lead game designer on both video and tabletop games. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 20 Apr. 2022"
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"during the party we ran short of tableware , so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives",
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"The show brought together the familiar\u2014bubblegum tableware by Helle Mardahl, bent-pipe chairs by Dior collaborator Jinyeong Yeon\u2014with a few new faces for a gallery-storefront hybrid that felt truly livable. \u2014 Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor , 15 June 2022",
"Sammicheli said, referring to the Olivetti business machine manufacturer best known for its typewriter, and the Alessi tableware and d\u00e9cor brand. \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"The children of San Lorenzo, who had taken to throwing vegetables out the window and dirtying the walls, now love to wash their hands and set the table, handling the ceramic tableware with care. \u2014 Rivka Galchen, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Its range of products includes tableware , small furnishings, coffee table books, wall d\u00e9cor, vases, cushions, table linens, throws, lighting and books. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 18 May 2022",
"Glass was a big business at the time, and to make tableware desirable to consumers, companies were constantly on the hunt for the next intriguing coloring agent. \u2014 Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics , 16 May 2022",
"Also new this year is a redesign of the tableware from the Dutch designer Marcel Wanders used on board. \u2014 Ramsey Qubein, Forbes , 8 May 2022",
"Valued at $65 million, with funding from investors including Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, Bollant Industries operates seven manufacturing plants, producing hundreds of tons of products each month, ranging from tableware to packaging. \u2014 Dan Tham, CNN , 27 Feb. 2022",
"As for the centerpiece, anything that will contrast and set off the simplistic midcentury tableware will work, according to Vermillion. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 17 Nov. 2021"
": a headdress in the form of a colored panel or plaque decorated with feathers and symbolic designs and worn by Pueblo Indian women in ceremonial dances":[]
"In late April, Bunshun Online, the website of a leading weekly tabloid , published an interview with a former male staffer of Kawase\u2019s production company Kumie. \u2014 Mark Schilling, Variety , 7 June 2022",
"Depp already lost a libel case against the British tabloid The Sun in 2020, leading to his exit from the Fantastic Beasts films. \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Last year, the Communist Party tabloid Global Times interviewed an employee of the cemetery where Mr. Wang is buried, who said his grave was often covered with flowers and model aircraft left by mourners. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Last year, the Communist Party tabloid Global Times interviewed an employee of the cemetery where Wang is buried, who said his grave was often covered with flowers and model aircraft left by mourners. \u2014 Austin Ramzy, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"Depp filed a libel lawsuit against the British tabloid The Sun (with Heard as its star witness) in London and lost following a contentious legal showdown in 2020. \u2014 Matthew Barakat, USA TODAY , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The celebrity tabloid news outlet explores the saga of the recent court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. \u2014 Hau Chu, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"Josh Rivera, Travel editor with USA TODAY and issue editor of Gannett's first Pride tabloid \u2013 out on newsstands today. \u2014 Josh Rivera, USA TODAY , 1 June 2022",
"The WAGs have also fueled a particularly murky new chapter in the U.K. tabloid press, where the miserable practice of phone hacking gave way to everybody sharing everything all the time on social media and the papers just reporting that. \u2014 Raven Smith, Vogue , 12 May 2022",
"Stories about their bodies and clothes and haircuts and houses have peppered the tabloid press for decades. \u2014 Raven Smith, Vogue , 12 May 2022",
"But when her husband (Adam Scott) cheats on her, she's plunged into a spiral that makes her ripe for tabloid fodder. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 3 June 2022",
"Kim donning Fulani braids and referring to them as 'Bo Derek braids' \u2013 or delivering visually appealing tabloid fodder, like Kourtney and drummer beau Travis Barker\u2019s recent pseudo-wedding at a Las Vegas wedding chapel. \u2014 Mj Corey, refinery29.com , 9 May 2022",
"Ever since the debut of the HBO Max drama's second season, its already beloved cast has become weekly tabloid fodder, the stuff of Y2K moodboards everywhere. \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 3 May 2022",
"Drawing upon personal recordings and home videos, director Amy Poehler has served up a warm valentine that leans into celebrating their lives and away from the tabloid fodder. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 4 Mar. 2022",
"As part of its defense, the tabloid newspaper was forced to substantiate its claims under the country\u2019s stringent libel laws, unlike in the U.S. trial, where the burden of proof was on Depp. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 3 June 2022",
"On April 16, Lizzo hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time and used her opening monologue to address a bunch of salacious tabloid rumors. \u2014 Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour , 17 Apr. 2022",
"But such episodes in the tabloid press are now swamped by a much more extensive and complex ecosystem of incursions. \u2014 Sarah E. Igo, The Atlantic , 6 Apr. 2022"
"Make sure your team knows this isn\u2019t a taboo subject. \u2014 Patrick Donegan, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"Sometimes, especially within the South Asian community, going to therapy or even talking about mental health is such a taboo subject. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 5 May 2022",
"Destiny delves into the taboo subject of political disappearances, and her fearlessness catalyzes a citizenry whose most potent act of defiance is to name the dead in public. \u2014 The New Yorker , 2 May 2022",
"Mental health felt like a taboo subject to talk about in Russian Mission, especially in such a small community where everyone knew each other. \u2014 Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Brands like Thinx, famous for its reusable period panties, have helped to normalize what were once taboo topics with clever marketing campaigns. \u2014 Tiffany Ap, Quartz , 13 May 2022",
"And as Audrey said, I was shocked by my ignorance towards this subject that is so taboo and shrouded in silence. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"The undervaluing of friendships is why even talking about friendship therapy is still pretty taboo . \u2014 Masiyaleti Mbewe, refinery29.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The whole situation between Miguel and Rebecca, and the family, became taboo . \u2014 Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"That\u2019s understandable\u2014even when approached with the right intentions, these conversations, long tinged by taboo , can become painful or embarrassing. \u2014 Sammy Rubin, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"For too long periods have been bound up in a patriarchal taboo , associated with dirt and disgust, with fear and impurity, and this needs to change. \u2014 Amika George, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"Homosexuality was considered a mental illness and divorce a taboo . \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"This is not the first time Harlow has spoken about the ongoing taboo surrounding queerness in hip-hop. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 6 May 2022",
"Puruntatameri also says that menstruation is often considered taboo within some Indigenous communities, contributing to the wider challenges of women accessing support. \u2014 Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com , 26 May 2022",
"Sadly, violence and fear among LGBTQ+ people are commonplace in South Korea, where homosexuality is still considered taboo and a divisive issue between the older and younger generations. \u2014 Jeff Benjamin, Billboard , 11 May 2022",
"First, the discussion of mental health which was once considered taboo in the halls of corporate culture has now emerged as an essential component of developing a thriving business. \u2014 Jonathan Kaufman, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Correcting an interviewer is often considered taboo , according to the post. \u2014 Chloe Berger, Fortune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Basically, Pluto rules taboo topics that lie under the surface and that are hard to talk about. \u2014 Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Create an open dialogue and refuse to let anything be taboo between you two. \u2014 Annie Lane, oregonlive , 23 Mar. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020"
"Make sure your team knows this isn\u2019t a taboo subject. \u2014 Patrick Donegan, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"Sometimes, especially within the South Asian community, going to therapy or even talking about mental health is such a taboo subject. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 5 May 2022",
"Destiny delves into the taboo subject of political disappearances, and her fearlessness catalyzes a citizenry whose most potent act of defiance is to name the dead in public. \u2014 The New Yorker , 2 May 2022",
"Mental health felt like a taboo subject to talk about in Russian Mission, especially in such a small community where everyone knew each other. \u2014 Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Brands like Thinx, famous for its reusable period panties, have helped to normalize what were once taboo topics with clever marketing campaigns. \u2014 Tiffany Ap, Quartz , 13 May 2022",
"And as Audrey said, I was shocked by my ignorance towards this subject that is so taboo and shrouded in silence. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"The undervaluing of friendships is why even talking about friendship therapy is still pretty taboo . \u2014 Masiyaleti Mbewe, refinery29.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The whole situation between Miguel and Rebecca, and the family, became taboo . \u2014 Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com , 8 Mar. 2022",
"That\u2019s understandable\u2014even when approached with the right intentions, these conversations, long tinged by taboo , can become painful or embarrassing. \u2014 Sammy Rubin, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"For too long periods have been bound up in a patriarchal taboo , associated with dirt and disgust, with fear and impurity, and this needs to change. \u2014 Amika George, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"Homosexuality was considered a mental illness and divorce a taboo . \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"This is not the first time Harlow has spoken about the ongoing taboo surrounding queerness in hip-hop. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 6 May 2022",
"Puruntatameri also says that menstruation is often considered taboo within some Indigenous communities, contributing to the wider challenges of women accessing support. \u2014 Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com , 26 May 2022",
"Sadly, violence and fear among LGBTQ+ people are commonplace in South Korea, where homosexuality is still considered taboo and a divisive issue between the older and younger generations. \u2014 Jeff Benjamin, Billboard , 11 May 2022",
"First, the discussion of mental health which was once considered taboo in the halls of corporate culture has now emerged as an essential component of developing a thriving business. \u2014 Jonathan Kaufman, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Correcting an interviewer is often considered taboo , according to the post. \u2014 Chloe Berger, Fortune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Basically, Pluto rules taboo topics that lie under the surface and that are hard to talk about. \u2014 Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Create an open dialogue and refuse to let anything be taboo between you two. \u2014 Annie Lane, oregonlive , 23 Mar. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 19 Feb. 2020"
": an early animated-picture machine in which glass photographic transparencies mounted on the periphery of a large rotating wheel are viewed through an aperture with a flashing light source serving as the illuminant":[]
},
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"International Scientific Vocabulary tachy- + -scope ; originally formed as German tachyskop":""
": implied or indicated (as by an act or by silence) but not actually expressed":[
"tacit consent",
"tacit admission of guilt"
]
},
"examples":[
"While they got a frosty public response, officials say the private message was a tacit green light. \u2014 Mark Thompson , Time , 16 Nov. 1998",
"Magic requires tacit cooperation of the audience with the magician\u2014an abandonment of skepticism \u2026 the willing suspension of disbelief. \u2014 Carl Sagan , The Demon-Haunted World , 1996",
"What a writer must always remember, however, is that with rare exceptions\u2014Edith Wharton then, Louis Auchincloss now\u2014he or she is never really in society; a temporary visa is issued with the tacit stipulation that it will be withdrawn and access denied if confidences are betrayed. \u2014 John Gregory Dunne , Harp , 1989",
"Myself, I like to play the field and see what happens, but there are certain tacit rules: do not mix freshwater fish with those from the sea; do not mix coarse fat fish with delicate ones \u2026 \u2014 M. F. K. Fisher , With Bold Knife and Fork , 1969",
"She felt that she had her parents' tacit approval to borrow the car.",
"There was a tacit agreement that he would pay off the loan.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Part of our friendship, of any relationship really, is the tacit agreement to allow a generous latitude for flaws and grievances. \u2014 Danielle Mcnally, Marie Claire , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Make a request, provide information, keep the staller updated about what\u2019s happening, and assume that no objection is tacit agreement. \u2014 Womensmedia, Forbes , 25 Sep. 2021",
"The tacit hope is that such a confrontation will force a murderer to realize the evil of his actions\u2014and perhaps to show contrition for them. \u2014 The New Yorker , 4 June 2022",
"The West\u2019s fixation on the war in Ukraine stands in contrast with its tacit disregard for the situation in Afghanistan. \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"In an indication of the Kurdistan region\u2019s tacit acceptance of Israel, a U.S. research group organized a pro-normalization conference last September in Erbil with the acquiescence of the Kurdish government. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"The Rikers Island mural is tacit acknowledgment of her struggles. \u2014 Jonathon Keats, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"The tacit ambiguity has fueled speculation that the Chinese government has bent its own rules to make an exception for Gu to hold two passports -- irking some in China. \u2014 Nectar Gan, CNN , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has long been a key ideological ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and at least tacit supporter of his military adventures. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 19 Apr. 2022"
],
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"Middle French or Latin; Middle French tacite , from Latin tacitus silent, from past participle of tac\u0113re to be silent; akin to Old High German dag\u0113n to be silent":""
": a renewal of a lease arising by operation of law from a failure of both landlord and tenant to discover properly their intention to have the lease dissolved at the expiration of its term":[]
"I went on speech strike \u2026 remaining defiantly taciturn through a procession of speech therapists and psychotherapists, verbalizing only to the gardener and swearing him to silence. \u2014 Simon Schama , New Republic , 22 July 2002",
"The pipe-smoking Malcolm Cowley \u2026 though a faithful fellow-traveller, was too taciturn usually to show his hand. \u2014 Mary McCarthy , Granta 27 , Summer 1989",
"She was a small, taut, pale, wiry London girl, alarmingly taciturn , demon at basketball (at which she captained us) \u2026 \u2014 Elizabeth Bowen , The Mulberry Tree , 1986",
"When he got to the substation that night, this private taciturn fellow had to spill his guts. If he didn't tell somebody, he might blow like a land mine. \u2014 Joseph Wambaugh , Lines and Shadows , 1984",
"a somewhat taciturn young man",
"a taciturn man, he almost never initiates a conversation",
"Even the normally taciturn Clarence Thomas was moved to issue a rare public statement. \u2014 Andy Borowitz, The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
"And the pragmatic, utterly ruthless Chase is a good showcase role for Bridges at the more taciturn end of his late-career range. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022",
"This creates painful conflict for the taciturn tailor when Youssef reveals his feelings in an intensely moving physical display in the store, and the older man\u2019s rejection of him causes the apprentice to quit. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"Not least when played with teasing, taciturn , ten-drinks-down chemistry by performers as gorgeous as Margaret Qualley and Joe Alwyn, albeit with salt on their skin and dirt under their nails. \u2014 Guy Lodge, Variety , 25 May 2022",
"The letters, in particular, reveal a sentimental side that the taciturn Simon tended not to show to the public. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Also in evidence is Nelly\u2019s father (St\u00e9phane Varupenne), who is unnamed, and who, like Marion, seems taciturn , benign, and bowed down. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Pence\u2019s busy itinerary comes as the former vice president remains taciturn about his future political plans, especially compared to his former boss. \u2014 Fox News , 3 Apr. 2022",
"There is no wife hidden in the attic (as of yet), but Colbourne is as taciturn as Mr. Rochester, although a milder version. \u2014 Sheena Scott, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for taciturn silent , taciturn , reticent , reserved , secretive mean showing restraint in speaking. silent implies a habit of saying no more than is needed. the strong, silent type taciturn implies a temperamental disinclination to speech and usually connotes unsociability. taciturn villagers reticent implies a reluctance to speak out or at length, especially about one's own affairs. was reticent about his plans reserved implies reticence and suggests the restraining influence of caution or formality in checking easy informal conversational exchange. greetings were brief, formal, and reserved secretive , too, implies reticence but usually carries a suggestion of deviousness and lack of frankness or of an often ostentatious will to conceal. the secretive research and development division",
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"provisions tacked to an appropriation bill"
],
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"\u2014 usually used with on or onto tacked fees onto the price The Marlins tacked on five runs in the bottom of the eighth \u2026 \u2014 Buster Olney"
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": to change to an opposite tack by turning the bow to the wind":[
"a ship that tacks easily"
],
": to follow a course against the wind by a series of tacks":[
"Boredom was the chief enemy as the ships tacked to and fro.",
"\u2014 Nigel Calder"
],
": to follow a zigzag course":[
"tacked through the crowd"
],
": to join or add in a slight or hasty manner":[
"\u2014 usually used with on or onto \u2026 the upbeat ending, tacked on to a book that cries out for a tragic one. \u2014 Julian Symons"
],
": to modify one's policy or attitude abruptly":[
"With the coming of Ronald Reagan to power, Nixon tacked hard right\u2014an old instinct.",
"\u2014 Sidney Blumenthal"
],
": to tack a sailing ship":[
"We tacked repeatedly as we sailed toward the harbor."
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"She tacked a poster on the wall.",
"A message was tacked to the board.",
"We had to tack repeatedly as we sailed toward the harbor."
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1841, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"1924, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English tak fastener, rope tying down the windward corner of a sail, from Middle French (Norman dialect) taque ; akin to Middle Dutch tac sharp point":"Noun",
"to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase the ticket agency tacked on a hefty surcharge to what was already a hefty price for the theater tickets"
"The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.",
"He was tackled at the line of scrimmage.",
"I'll tackle my homework later.",
"We found new ways to tackle the problem.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The consensus 3-star prospect is listed as an offensive tackle by recruiting services, but the Razorbacks like him on defense. \u2014 Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online , 17 June 2022",
"The 40-year retired after the game, walking off the field as the winningest left tackle in NFL history, and the second-oldest player in the NFL (only Tom Brady was older). \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 13 June 2022",
"Tennessee left tackle Taylor Lewan is on the level. \u2014 Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2022",
"The Chargers drafted their starters at quarterback and left tackle in the first round of the NFL draft in 2020 and \u201921, respectively, both Justin Herbert and Rashawn Slater earning Pro Bowl honors last season. \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Even after Alabama\u2019s two star receivers joined Bolden, left tackle Evan Neal and running back Brian Robinson in entering the NFL draft, the framework of its offense remains. \u2014 Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The smooth-moving Cross could serve as a natural successor to three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead as a potential cornerstone for the offense. \u2014 Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, USA TODAY , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Allen started all season at center while Arcuri bounced between right and left tackle in starting all 13 games. \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Anglers with spinning tackle are finding success casting tube jigs, diving plugs, small spoons and spinners, as well as live bait worked under a float. \u2014 cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The fact that Missick and her Black female Hollywoood peers can tackle projects in this manner, and even work behind the scenes in production and directing, is a benefit that wasn\u2019t even possible just a few short years ago. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 17 June 2022",
"The regulations include measures to tackle market manipulation and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities. \u2014 Ken Sweet, ajc , 16 June 2022",
"Signatories will also have to take measures to tackle advertising containing disinformation and provide more transparency on political advertising. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"Khan went on a media tour last week to tout her plans for regulatory rulemaking, arguing that her agency shouldn\u2019t wait for Congress to tackle data privacy and targeted advertising issues. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 13 June 2022",
"Hydrating Can weigh down hair if too much is applied Dry, weak hair is notoriously prone to frizz, but a few drops of this serum will tackle flyaways and add shine to all hair types. \u2014 ELLE , 10 June 2022",
"Think of it this way: DesignDash will help find the best mountain ranges (design problem spaces) to tackle and improve, while DSO.ai will find the highest mountain in that range to optimize power, performance and area. \u2014 Karl Freund, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"There are different types of body wash to treat skin conditions, exfoliate, tackle acne and bacteria, and more. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"Here are our top laundry detergent picks to tackle every kind of mess and for every kind of load, based on our testing. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 18 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1600, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English takel ; akin to Middle Dutch takel ship's rigging":"Noun"
"Or did even the gamely indulgent Russian, though too tactful to say so, balk at the image\u2019s molten energy? \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"While gaining recent social media fame from her tactful response to a muted White House Press Corp in March of 2021, much of Fudge\u2019s work at HUD has gone under the radar. \u2014 Richard Fowler, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"This cult shade first caught my attention at the 2019 Met Gala, where on the arm of Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, Harry Styles wore a Gothic manicure punctuated by a few tactful turquoise accent nails. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The man\u2019s fashion sense was almost as impressive as his tactful , polished reporting. \u2014 Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Anne\u2019s is a terribly lonely journey, one that the film\u2019s director and co-writer, Audrey Diwan, charts with an eye that\u2019s by turns tough and compassionate, tactful and unsparing. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Jan. 2022",
"Compare that to the stance of French President Emmanuel Macron, who vowed in less-than- tactful language last week to make the life of the unvaccinated a living hell. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Jan. 2022",
"After barricading himself in a room, SWAT Teams addressed the situation utilizing tactful methods which resulted in authorities being feet away from Jordan. \u2014 Ayushi Agarwal, ABC News , 10 Nov. 2021",
"This is your chance to help show them the future in a tactful , truthful way and support their efforts in finding a better fit down the road. \u2014 Julie Holunga, Forbes , 7 Sep. 2021"
"Before Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces to widen their war on Ukraine starting the night of Feb. 23, the Russian army had 168 battalion tactical groups. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 28 May 2022",
"The institute quoted an unidentified U.S. defense official as saying that Russian forces have had to disband and combine some battalion tactical groups in Ukraine to compensate for casualties and other losses. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"Russia now has about 105 battalion tactical groups in Ukraine, the Pentagon said Friday, up slightly from a Defense Department count last week. \u2014 Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post , 13 May 2022",
"The package also includes nearly 200 pieces of body armor, including tactical vests and shields, which have been donated by the Maryland State Police. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 10 May 2022",
"Russia has about 97 battalion tactical groups in Ukraine, largely in the east and the south, a slight increase over last week, according to a senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the Pentagon's assessment. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 10 May 2022",
"The Russians have now committed 92 battalion tactical groups, generally made up of 800 to 1,000 troops, to the fight in Ukraine. \u2014 Eleanor Watson, CBS News , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Russia, meanwhile, has about 92 battle tactical groups (BTGs) in Ukraine, with another 20 still in Russia, in various states of combat readiness. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Whitney\u2019s department donated personal hygiene products, rugged police uniforms and more tactical vests with the help of the nearby Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center. \u2014 Austin Westfall, Fox News , 16 Mar. 2022"
"He not only had visual difficulties but tactile ones, too\u2014witness his grasping his wife's head and mistaking it for a hat \u2026 \u2014 Oliver Sacks , New Yorker , 7 Oct. 2002",
"There is a tactile and therefore somatic dimension to stroking the chalk that keeps the artist in constant, responsible and responsive touch with his emerging creation. \u2014 Jed Perl , New Republic , 17 June 2002",
"The keyboard has good tactile feedback, and the touch pad is responsive without being too twitchy. \u2014 Bruce Brown , PC Magazine , 20 Feb. 2001",
"\u2026 nothing prepared me for the tactile reality of the original volumes, leaf after carefully written leaf over which his hand had travelled \u2026 \u2014 Edmund Morris , New Yorker , 16 Jan. 1995",
"Near midday the heat of the sun bounced up from the bare patches of soil to hit with an almost tactile force. \u2014 Edward O. Wilson , Smithsonian , October 1984",
"The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For a more tactile feel, Mode sells its own Signal switches. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Jewelry addicts have no shortage of virtual platforms to get their fix, but Gless Keller concedes that nothing replaces the tactile experience. \u2014 Max Berlinger, Town & Country , 17 May 2022",
"Sabrina McDonald, who moved to New York right before the pandemic and never visited Kim\u2019s in person, enjoyed the tactile experience of handling the movies and reading the write-ups on the boxes. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Together, these studies demonstrate the complexities of stimulating the brain to replace natural tactile feedback. \u2014 David Caldwell, The Conversation , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Even with what is set to be a successful \u2018digital season\u2019, the unanimous sentiment from designers and Madame L\u00fc is that fashion is an unwaveringly tactile and immersive experience. \u2014 Margaret Zhang, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
"It\u2019s a nice, focused activity that\u2019s tactile and artistic and that helps keep me cool. \u2014 Chris Kornelis, New York Times , 2 June 2022",
"The instrumentation became less tactile and more distanced with woozier synth-pop. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The whole thing feels so tactile and sophisticated and suited to her leap to the world of screenwriting and directing. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 27 Mar. 2022"
"Concerned members posted comments with questions, some demanding an explanation for what was largely seen as a tactless message. \u2014 Outside Online , 15 Dec. 2020",
"The most entertaining relationship in the book belongs to Jane and her mother Phyllis, a galumphing, tactless force who lives down in Grand Rapids. \u2014 Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 June 2021",
"Beethoven\u2019s decision to appoint his brother Karl as his go-between with publishers was ill-advised, as Karl was arrogant and tactless . \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 29 Dec. 2020",
"This is just a more tactless articulation of the same belief system our cities operate on today. \u2014 Apoorva Tadepalli, The New Republic , 11 Aug. 2020",
"April 7, 2020 The same goes for clueless, kilt-wearing dullard Sidney (Tim Key); Amanda\u2019s aggressively insecure boyfriend, Chaz (Allan Mustafa); and the gabby, tactless Rebecca (Aisling Bea). \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 10 Apr. 2020",
"However, what your cohorts are doing is not mindless, tactless talk. \u2014 Tribune, Detroit Free Press , 15 Jan. 2020",
"However, what your cohorts are doing is not mindless, tactless talk. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 15 Jan. 2020",
"However, what your cohorts are doing is not mindless, tactless talk. \u2014 Tribune, Detroit Free Press , 15 Jan. 2020"
"there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist",
"grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fannie May\u2019s traditional Buckeye \u2013 Ohio\u2019s legendary candy with peanut butter cream center and milk chocolate - is a tad unique. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 28 June 2022",
"An apple tart with vanilla ice cream ($14) was, one evening, a tad soggy. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Though this projection seems a tad fantastic, even phantasmic, in leaving material chains as so much dreamland, Shelley knew that words could awaken political spirit. \u2014 Susan J. Wolfson, The Atlantic , 18 June 2022",
"Martin looks and sounds more than a little ridiculous, but behaves as though his is a perfectly rational (albeit a tad extreme) approach to reaffirming his masculinity. \u2014 Joe Leydon, Variety , 17 June 2022",
"No season has fully cohered, including the third outing that debuted Friday, which feels a tad too earnest for its own good. \u2014 Inkoo Kang, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"This book makes going through the growing pains a tad smoother to navigate, adding in some laughter along the way. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 2 June 2022",
"From opens on an unnamed small town that looks ordinary enough at first glance, if a tad old-fashioned. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 Feb. 2022",
"After a decade of movies, watching a hero fight their double can get a tad boring. \u2014 Eliana Dockterman, Time , 16 July 2021"
"the magazine's profiles of showbiz celebrities tend to be pure taffy",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Tootsie Roll still thrives selling its chocolate taffy candy 115 years after its 1907 debut. \u2014 Gregg Opelka, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"Sagittarius A* is stretching some nearby celestial objects like taffy , as black holes are wont to do, but those objects are hundreds of times bigger than models predict. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 12 May 2022",
"Among naked-rat nobles, the blood-filtering organ, which houses, nurtures, and manufactures a menagerie of immune cells, tends to be quite buxom and elongated, as if pulled lengthwise like taffy . \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 5 Apr. 2022",
"At last night\u2019s Grammy awards, best progressive R&B album nominee Eric Bellinger skipped a shirt beneath his taffy green suit. \u2014 Jacob Gallagher, WSJ , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Now, envision connective tissue as a combination of duct tape and taffy that can be stretched, but not easily. \u2014 Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal , 17 Feb. 2022",
"This season, a new exhibit will celebrate Carnival food, including food trucks, mystic society dinners and the MoonPies, taffy , ramen noodles, peanuts and other food often thrown from floats. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Unlike many smaller Oregon coast towns that are confined to a single strip or a few restaurants, Seaside is chock-full of storefronts where visitors can buy beach clothes, taffy , smoked salmon or a bite to eat. \u2014 oregonlive , 30 Jan. 2022",
"The other features funnel cake mix, popcorn, taffy , honey sticks, deep-fried Oreo mix and a souvenir mug. \u2014 Rick Nelson, Star Tribune , 21 July 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The fest will feature a tag sale , plant sale, crafts, bake sale, thrift shops and bouncy house, weather-permitting. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The tag sale is open and free to all from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 30 Apr. 2022",
"On these two days each year the $5 per day tag sale permit fee will be waived. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The Mill Museum tag sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, indoors and out. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The Winsted United Methodist Church has opened an indoor tag sale as well as its thrift shop. \u2014 courant.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Tag sale signs will be placed at tag sale addresses and cross streets to guide shoppers prior to May 14. \u2014 courant.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Dedinkin tells us that the tag sale stopped just as Stalin\u2019s money men began to eye the Morozov things. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The Stafford Springs Congregational Church, located at 3 Main St., will hold a tag sale and bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church lawn. \u2014 courant.com , 3 Sep. 2021"
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"Craft beer and wrestling are increasingly performing as a tag team . \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
"This match was a tremendous follow-up to a boring and niche tag team match from last segment. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 25 May 2022",
"Chris Jericho had to introduce two new members of the Jericho Appreciation Society (Sammy and Tay), narrate near-coitus between Sammy and Tay, explain what a Suzuki Gun was and promote a six-man tag team match all in one promo. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"There was a backstage segment that not only teased a Nikki A.S.H. tag team with Doudrop, but also the return of Nikki Cross. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Shotzi Blackheart and Aliyah can easily be a viable tag team that could feud with Naomi and Sasha Banks. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The newest way was television, one network anchored by the Voice of God, a second by a tag team , one of whom was witty. \u2014 Richard Brookhiser, National Review , 31 Mar. 2022",
"After the match, Edge and Priest shared a demonic laugh and posed, indicating the two will soon be a force in the tag team division. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 4 Apr. 2022",
"In the Women\u2019s tag team championships, Carmella & Queen Zelina (c) vs. Naomi & Sasha Banks vs. Liv Morgan & Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya & Shayna Baszler. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 2 Apr. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Add them as an email tagline . Use them on your blog or e-newsletter. \u2014 Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
"In other words, ESG is not merely a marketing tagline to which only lip service is paid. \u2014 Jeanne Sahadi, CNN , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Last week, Uber released a host of new innovations under the tagline Go/Get, built to help people go anywhere and get anything. \u2014 Nicole Gull Mcelroy, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"That\u2019s the tagline for this slasher flick about friends hunkered down at a mansion during a storm. \u2014 Daniel Arkin, NBC News , 19 May 2022",
"That\u2019s the tagline being used by Ismail\u2019s new 74,000-square-foot entertainment center that is almost fully open in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area. \u2014 Chanel Stitt, Detroit Free Press , 19 May 2022",
"That\u2019s three years before Sycamore registered to trademark the tagline , which was granted in August 2021, according to Stone. \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 May 2022",
"One tagline for this one: If this picture doesn\u2019t make your skin crawl... \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Yes, on its face, the meme tagline embraced by Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead in this year's Super Bowl parade would seem to reflect a burgeoning league-wide skepticism that draft picks are assets to be coveted above all else. \u2014 Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, USA TODAY , 2 May 2022"
"At the tail end of the twin reservoirs of Upper and Lower Lake Mary, an airy draw closes in on the murky meanders of Walnut Creek. \u2014 Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic , 22 June 2022",
"Brooke took the pregnancy test at 11 o\u2019clock on a hot night at the tail end of the summer. \u2014 Caroline Kitchener, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
"But Maxey will likely be entering his prime by then, while Embiid may still be at the tail end of it. \u2014 Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Moore mentioned that no Wall Street bankers went to prison while Perez held that position at the tail end of the Great Recession. \u2014 Sam Janesch And Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun , 7 June 2022",
"Arriving at the tail end of an extraordinarily cold and rainy Jerusalem winter, the four women, who had never been in Israel before, took up residency in the Musrara neighborhood on the seam of the eastern and western parts of the city. \u2014 Judy Lash Balint, Sun Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"The petite, 5-foot-7 model posed on the cover of nearly every major fashion magazine and dominated runways on the tail end of the supermodel era. \u2014 Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
"While Janis had also been steadily taking film jobs throughout his illustrious career, some of his biggest projects came on the tail end of his time acting, like Billy Crystal's Mr. Saturday Night in 1992 and Ben Stiller's The Cable Guy in 1996. \u2014 Marcus Jones, EW.com , 9 Mar. 2022",
"The Taviani brothers arrived on the tail end of that wave, keeping the neo-realist tradition alive for a time, and yet, the acting here is transparently phony, the entire exercise false. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 15 Feb. 2022"
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"stuck in a five-mile tailback on the southbound carriageway",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Cappelletti, a tailback and quarterback in college, was an end, flanker and defensive back in the pros. \u2014 John Powers, BostonGlobe.com , 13 May 2022",
"The addition of Jashaun Corbin through the transfer portal provided the Seminoles with a talented tailback who accounted for 1,288 yards and 12 touchdowns over the last two seasons. \u2014 Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Bijan Robinson gave Salpointe senior tailback Anthony Wilhite a call this week, wishing him luck against Horizon in Friday night's 5A championship game. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 9 Dec. 2021",
"The Sun Devils, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels (2,222 passing yards, 670 rushing yards) and tailback Rachaad White (1,006 yards, 15 TDs), average 29.7 points per game. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 5 Dec. 2021",
"Bruising tailback Zamir White is coming off a 126-day against Kentucky, while James Cook is versatile similar to older brother, Dalvin, an NFL star. \u2014 Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 6 Nov. 2020",
"Bigsby never entered the portal, and the talk this spring has been about Auburn wanting to do better to shape its offense around the junior tailback and his pro-level skillset. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 4 Apr. 2022",
"So, physically numbed and loath to leave the effort, the stubborn tailback kept trying to pop his dislocated elbow back in place \u2013 to no avail. \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Sunday can\u2019t be the game tailback Leonard Fournette gets into a groove because the Dolphins can\u2019t afford to key in on both the run and the passing game. \u2014 Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com , 7 Oct. 2021"
"Nine-year-old Kendall Olivarez was shot in her left shoulder and hit by bullet fragments in her right leg and tailbone , according to a GoFundMe page created on behalf of her family. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 May 2022",
"In the final three games, including the two play-in games, Curry, with a sore tailbone and defenses collapsing on him like a cheap tent, scored 37, 39 and 46 points. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 29 Mar. 2022",
"His hand went to the small of my back, tracing the space just above my tailbone . \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 12 May 2022",
"O\u2019Donnell endured two surgeries and now has a permanent screw in the bone between his hips and tailbone . \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Hold your arms at your side and tilt your pelvis slightly forward (rotate your hips to poke out your tailbone ). \u2014 Jon-erik Kawamoto, Outside Online , 23 Mar. 2021",
"Nuggets forward Jeff Green was assessed a flagrant foul for knocking Embiid to the floor on the play, causing Embiid to land on his tailbone . \u2014 Ashley Bastock, cleveland , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Jeff Green clobbered Embiid on a drive to the basket with 3:13 left and the All-Star center landed smack on his tailbone . \u2014 Dan Gelston, ajc , 15 Mar. 2022"
"In Ophelia\u2019s mad scene, Brenda Rae, smeared with mud and wearing only a man\u2019s tailcoat and underwear, exploded with rage and sexuality. \u2014 Heidi Waleson, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"According to the GQ Style Guide published in 2010, the look comprises black tailcoat and trousers with a white shirt, white vest (generally of piqu\u00e9 cotton), and white bow tie. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In society, a handsome man who talks well and has a good tailcoat can go anywhere. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 21 Mar. 2022",
"That alien-priestess-goddess wears sharply tailored suiting, gilded cone bras that feel to be an homage to Jean Paul Gautlier, a long tailcoat in satin back faille, embroidered with the Apollo Fountain of Versailles. \u2014 Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR , 24 Jan. 2022",
"At the time, members of the diplomatic corps \u2014 practically all men \u2014 were expected to own a cutaway tailcoat and striped trousers for formal receptions. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Aug. 2021",
"Her husband William wore breeches with his tailcoat and white tie. \u2014 Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com , 11 Dec. 2019",
"Men wear tailcoats and women are in long gowns as the party moves through several of the magnificent state rooms of the palace including the State Dining, the Blue Drawing and the White Drawing rooms. \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 12 Dec. 2019",
"Men must wear traditional morning dress: a black or grey tailcoat , striped trousers, a waistcoat and a top hat, even when the temperatures soar. \u2014 Steven Stolman, Town & Country , 18 June 2019"
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"There's probably plenty of relief in the nation's capital that the season has arrived, even though Washington is expected to be a tailender . \u2014 Barry Wilner, Star Tribune , 12 Sep. 2020",
"But an incredible last stand by Ben Stokes -- who hit an amazing series of sixes -- and tailender Jack Leach took England to an unlikely win. \u2014 Sarah Holt, CNN , 25 Aug. 2019",
"Roma, in fifth and targeting Champions League football next season, host tailenders Benevento in the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. \u2014 Afp, chicagotribune.com , 10 Feb. 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Auster\u2019s obsessions with identity, language, ambiguity and defeat are revealed on the long, tailing walks through the metropolis that give his labyrinthine novels their switchback shape, and New York looms throughout like a modern-day Babel. \u2014 Alice Mcdermott, New York Times , 22 June 2022",
"For Federico Marchetti, the Italian e- tailing magnate behind Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (whose personal residential portfolio is vast), the idyllic Lido is a sleeping beauty waiting to be revived. \u2014 Max Vadukul. Styled By Nicoletta Santoro., Town & Country , 12 June 2022",
"Rather than high- tailing it from east to west or north to south, pause in the geographic center of the contiguous United States. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
"His smooth motion produced a series of tailing sinkers. \u2014 Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 Mar. 2022",
"In February, Cruz came under fire for high- tailing it to Cancun during a winter storm that left hundreds of thousands of households in Texas without power. \u2014 Brigid Kennedy, The Week , 13 July 2021",
"The feat was the part of the competition known as colas or steer tailing . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 Aug. 2021",
"But each year, his tailing fastball got a little bit better, routinely reaching triple digits this season and reminding Hayden of the heater of Luis Castillo, the one-time All-Star for the Cincinnati Reds. \u2014 Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times , 13 July 2021",
"With the bases loaded in the eighth, Walsh snagged a tailing liner by Chicago's Kris Bryant to end the frame and keep the lead at 5-2. \u2014 Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 13 July 2021"
"Today, institutions are using options for tailor risk-management solutions or to hedge portfolios or positions. \u2014 Vildana Hajric, Fortune , 25 June 2022",
"The dark walnut wood finishes are a nod to classic Saville Row tailor shops, while the velvet wall paneling and leather banquettes are reminiscent of London\u2019s private clubs. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 16 June 2022",
"That could be key in understanding how a person is born predisposed to burning fuel in a certain way, and then tailor nutrition and fitness plans to children at risk of obesity. \u2014 Erika Edwards, NBC News , 12 June 2022",
"To complement these pathways, new biomarkers are needed that will give physicians like me the tools needed to zero in on the causes of each patient\u2019s Alzheimer\u2019s and tailor combinations to provide precision personalized medicine. \u2014 Howard M. Fillit, STAT , 8 June 2022",
"Jolie shared that her wedding gown was designed by Atelier Versace tailor Luigi Massi, in conjunction with her children. \u2014 Emily Weaver, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
"Halim works as a maalem, or master tailor , struggling to keep the trade alive. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 5 June 2022",
"Upcycling requires a good amount of fabric cutting, so Bonollo recommends a marking tool, which varies from disappearing ink pens to tailor \u2019s chalk. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 31 May 2022",
"Through customizable and cutting-edge methodologies tailor made to enhance each guest\u2019s vitality, Next|Health\u2019s team of professionals are able to offer premium white-glove wellness for travelers seeking an upgraded spa experience. \u2014 Yola Robert, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"The information is used to tailor prescriptions for training and suggest optimal time to rest. \u2014 Eric Niiler, WSJ , 4 June 2022",
"In addition, families can tailor a variety of risk-reduction strategies, some of which include testing, partaking in outdoor activities, avoiding crowds, monitoring infection rates and visiting local destinations. \u2014 Erin E. Williams, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"The idea is to tailor agendas to the needs of individual players and to make sure communication flows two ways. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Additionally, inviting employees to regularly share their level of stress in safe spaces or through regular surveys will enable your leaders to tailor their outreach and support when your employees need it most. \u2014 Meteorite, Forbes , 22 Oct. 2021",
"Now an attorney in private practice, Skeels signed a pair of sworn declarations in the Dell\u2019Anno case last year after a meeting with Price during which Price strongly suggested Skeels tailor his testimony to benefit the city. \u2014 Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Position yourself as the person swooping in to save the day and tailor your deliverables accordingly. \u2014 Nancy Marshall, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Amanda Reiman, Personal Plants Understand the mindset of your audience in that particular moment and tailor your execution and message to enhance their overall experience. \u2014 Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The participant brought the recipes to Benefield who helped her tailor the meals to meet her needs. \u2014 Brittany Mcgee, ajc , 27 Mar. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Using our anti-bias collective intelligence platform, these organizations are able to uncover what all employees need most and identify tailored solutions to best support well-being across all of their diverse employee populations. \u2014 Gary Drenik, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Work with state, Native and local government organizations for tailored solutions such as enforcement of current laws, information sharing and public mental health programs. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 29 May 2022",
"Higher-income shoppers have shown resiliency, snapping up tailored suits, designer gowns and footwear, according to the department stores that cater to them. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 26 May 2022",
"Sure the tailored look is often associated with boardroom meeting attire, but don\u2019t put the coordinating set in a box. \u2014 Alexis Bennett, Vogue , 13 May 2022",
"In the new pictures, Johnson is seen wearing an embellished and fitted pink gown while Rushing looks dapper in a tailored suit. \u2014 Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The tailored frock\u2014which is currently available online now\u2014was the epitome of sophistication, featuring a belt that cinched at the waist, floral lace details at the chest, and accentuated shoulder pads. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Search algorithms look for innovative and tailored content. \u2014 Iman Bashir, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Most of his tailored outerwear and pants\u2014complete with an elastic waistband to fit everyone\u2014falls into this bracket. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 15 Feb. 2022"
"As a result, significant players in both industries fell into a decade-long tailspin trying to contain their losses and attempting to reinvent themselves. \u2014 Antonio Altamirano, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"The developed world seems to be falling into a demographic tailspin . \u2014 Rachel Lu, National Review , 26 May 2022",
"Last summer, Atlanta capitalized on deGrom\u2019s absence, and the Mets\u2019 second-half tailspin , for a comeback division title on the way to a championship. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"That might cause a recession, and then disappointing earnings could send stocks into another tailspin . \u2014 Andy Kessler, WSJ , 15 May 2022",
"They were swept in a three-game series, outscored a combined 20-4, and so began a tailspin that saw Arizona go 3-18 after the sweep and fall completely out of contention in the NL West. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 3 May 2022",
"On Wednesday, investors abandoned Boeing in droves, bailing out as shares entered a tailspin . \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Des burst onto the Cal-U Campus during the crew\u2019s senior year and tossed Jazz\u2019s world and perception of gender expression into a tailspin . \u2014 Essence , 2 June 2022",
"The strategy hit a snag in 1998 when the Russian bond default threw debt markets into a tailspin . \u2014 Jon Markman, Forbes , 16 May 2022"
"However, fire officials said, residents complained at the time that some blocks had an X on every house, creating a visual effect that could taint a neighborhood\u2019s reputation. \u2014 Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022",
"York also notes that CNN could experience some blowback from the shutdown, which could taint the brand. \u2014 Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"Failure to comply with breast milk storage practices can taint the milk and affect a baby's health, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \u2014 Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic , 13 May 2022",
"Residuals are produced by burning coal in power plants and contain pollutants like mercury, cadmium and arsenic that can taint water supplies and air if not disposed of properly. \u2014 Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic , 10 Feb. 2022",
"The hybrids might taint the genes of nearby wolf packs. \u2014 Boyce Upholt, Outside Online , 29 June 2021",
"This potency of the emotion is such that a single anecdote can taint an entire presidential campaign. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Dec. 2021",
"California bars the corporate practice of medicine to prevent commercial influences, such as a drive for profits, to taint the practice of medicine. \u2014 NBC News , 21 Dec. 2021",
"The government contends that public access to the documents would result in publicity that could taint the jury selection process and intimidate witnesses before the trial begins. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Dec. 2021",
"From the late 19th and well into the 20th century, a host of conditions, which included lunacy but also feeblemindedness, epilepsy and pauperism, were believed to be caused by an inborn hereditary taint impervious to any and all treatment. \u2014 Siri Hustvedt, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"One month later, the Eleventh Circuit heard a matter involving taint teams. \u2014 The Insider, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"In 2020, the Department of Justice created a Special Matters Unit to oversee taint teams. \u2014 The Insider, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"It\u2019s as though the building itself \u2014 home of empire \u2014 has been refitted as a clarifying device, with light as disinfectant for the taint of exploitation. \u2014 Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
"This was the case in 2020, when the majority of grapes weren\u2019t even harvested due to widespread smoke taint . \u2014 Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 Feb. 2022",
"But by the close of Premiere last week, the general consensus from wine industry people in attendance was that the 2020 wines were showing well, and didn\u2019t have noticeable traces of smoke taint . \u2014 Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 Mar. 2022",
"But the protesters in Kensington said such an effort was crucial if Britain genuinely wanted to rid itself of the taint of dirty money. \u2014 New York Times , 13 Mar. 2022",
"And Lee is not free from the taint of white supremacy. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 24 Nov. 2021"
"1573, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1601, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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"Middle English teynten to color & taynten to attaint; Middle English teynten , from Anglo-French teinter , from teint , past participle of teindre , from Latin tingere ; Middle English taynten , short for attaynten \u2014 more at tinge , attain":"Verb"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for taint Verb contaminate , taint , pollute , defile mean to make impure or unclean. contaminate implies intrusion of or contact with dirt or foulness from an outside source. water contaminated by industrial wastes taint stresses the loss of purity or cleanliness that follows contamination. tainted meat a politician's tainted reputation pollute , sometimes interchangeable with contaminate , distinctively may imply that the process which begins with contamination is complete and that what was pure or clean has been made foul, poisoned, or filthy. the polluted waters of the river defile implies befouling of what could or should have been kept clean and pure or held sacred and commonly suggests violation or desecration. defile a hero's memory with slanderous innuendo",
"He stands to earn 10 percent of the company's $1 million take on the deal.",
"She was expecting a bigger take .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Florida\u2019s ban on abortions after 15 weeks is due to take effect Friday, though a judge is expected to decide by Thursday on a request to temporarily halt it. \u2014 Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel , 28 June 2022",
"State Attorney General Lynn Fitch certified the Supreme Court decision Monday, her office said, and the law is set to take effect 10 days after certification. \u2014 Randi Kaye, CNN , 28 June 2022",
"In Tennessee, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed a six-week ban to take effect at the state\u2019s request. \u2014 Jonathan Mattise, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
"In a lawsuit filed Monday in Houston on behalf of several health care providers, the civil rights group said Paxton issued an advisory on June 24 saying the state's trigger law would not take effect until two months or longer. \u2014 Fox News , 28 June 2022",
"Several more bans are expected to take effect in the coming days and weeks. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 27 June 2022",
"Some bans have yet to take effect or are still held up in court. \u2014 Laura Kusisto, WSJ , 27 June 2022",
"Those laws were designed to take effect swiftly when Roe fell. \u2014 Will Weissert, ajc , 27 June 2022",
"Following Thelwell\u2019s appointment, this summer\u2019s off-season will be when the results and implementation of the slightly mysterious strategic review should begin to take effect, and changes have already been made behind the scenes. \u2014 James Nalton, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"After the European box office hit an all-time record high of $9.3 billion (8.8 billion euro) in 2019, theatrical take dropped off a cliff in 2020, falling to $2.8 billion (2.62 billion euro) in 2020. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
"That\u2019s a long time in today\u2019s era of quick scrolling, one-minute TikToks and 240-character hot- take tweets. \u2014 Jessica Maddox, The Conversation , 17 June 2022",
"This one by Heron Brown offers a more chic take and is made from coated denim to protect it from the elements. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
"This fake self is contrived in absentia from the connectivity that even the most unaware take for granted. \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 14 June 2022",
"Now: Pineapple Galette Moving onto the modern take , Alexis confirms the recipe must be centered around pineapple and decides on a galette. \u2014 Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens , 14 June 2022",
"The 12% claim later became a viral take , according to Morris. \u2014 Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY , 10 June 2022",
"For the week ending June 2, 2019, for example, Broadway shows collected a total of $37 million; for the week ending June 5 of this year, the take dropped to $29 million. \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Apple\u2019s first generation of this in-house 5-nanometer fabrication process was a hit, and the second take looks even faster. \u2014 Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG , 8 June 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for take Verb take , seize , grasp , clutch , snatch , grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of getting something into one's possession or control. take some salad from the bowl seize implies a sudden and forcible movement in getting hold of something tangible or an apprehending of something fleeting or elusive when intangible. seized the suspect grasp stresses a laying hold so as to have firmly in possession. grasp the handle and pull clutch suggests avidity or anxiety in seizing or grasping and may imply less success in holding. clutching her purse snatch suggests more suddenness or quickness but less force than seize . snatched a doughnut and ran grab implies more roughness or rudeness than snatch . grabbed roughly by the arm",
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"I thought she'd be upset, but she has taken the news in her stride ."
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"The judge had no sympathy for people who insisted on taking the law into their own hands .",
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"( British ) I've barely had time to draw breath since they got here."
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-115043",
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"take a hike":{
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"They paid Miss Beane to take a hike . She came back when the money ran out \u2026",
"\u2014 Darryl Pinckney",
"Ewing's dissatisfaction with a sinking team and the absence of a person in the organization with whom he feels close would seem to make him all too willing to take a hike .",
"\u2014 Jack McCallum",
"\"But after someone does her in, you'll swing into action. Then you'll be able to spare a dozen men.\" \" Take a walk ,\" Quirk said.",
"\u2014 Robert B. Parker",
"\"I was lucky enough to get the job with the Cubs 20 years ago and I'm going to hang on to it until they tell me to go take a hike .\"",
"\u2014 Pat Hughes"
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"first_known_use":{
"1944, in the meaning defined above":""
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"You look tired. Come in and take a load off ."
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},
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"take a lot of doing":{
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},
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"He took a lot of lumps as a kid growing up in the city.",
"\u2014 usually used figuratively Their first album took a lot of lumps from the critics. The team has taken a lot of lumps this year, but their play has improved recently."
]
},
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"take a powder":{
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": to leave hurriedly":[
"It is the players and incoming recruits who are most affected when a coach abruptly takes a powder .",
"\u2014 Jack McCallum",
"The beavers put up with this, Fair explains, until the surrounding population reached 250 families, and then the beavers took a powder .",
"\u2014 Gregory Jaynes",
"This is the worst extinction phase the planet has experienced since dinosaurs took a powder about 65 million years ago.",
"\u2014 The Lompoc (California) Record"
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"first_known_use":{
"1911, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125601",
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"take a run at":{
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": to attempt to do or solve (something)":[
"\"I can't solve this math problem.\" \"Let me take a run at it.\""
]
},
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"take a spill":{
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]
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"take a swing":{
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"The batter took a swing at the first pitch."
]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124945",
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},
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": to send urine out of the body : to urinate":[
"I'll be right back. I have to take a whiz ."
]
},
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063013",
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"take a/one's cue from":{
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"We should take our cue from their example."
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"take action":{
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},
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"\u2014 The Belfast Telegraph Online"
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": to impose on (someone) : to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable from (someone)":[
"After a while, I began to think she was taking advantage of me.",
"He felt like he'd been taken advantage of ."
],
": to make good use of (something) : to profit by (something)":[
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"We took advantage of the warm weather and did some yard work."
],
": to use (something or someone) unfairly for personal gain":[
"He took advantage of [=exploited] my lack of experience.",
"It adds that young people in care homes, with learning disabilities, those excluded from school or using drugs or alcohol are particularly vulnerable to being targeted by people who take advantage of them for money, food or drugs.",
"\u2014 Stephen Naysmith"
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"first_known_use":{
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"a daughter who takes after her mother",
"\"That's Tulliver's son,\" said the publican to a grocer standing on the adjacent door-step. \"Ah!\" said the grocer, \"I thought I knew his features. He takes after his mother's family.\"",
"\u2014 George Eliot",
"\"His father was lazy but his mother hasn't a lazy bone in her body, and Peter takes after her.\"",
"\u2014 Lucy Maud Montgomery"
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"first_known_use":{
"1627, in the meaning defined above":""
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"antonyms":[],
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"They took against her for no apparent reason."
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},
"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124348",
"type":[
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"take attendance":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": make a record of who is present":[
"The teacher takes attendance every day."
]
},
"examples":[],
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"take away from (something)":{
"antonyms":[],
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"The ugly door takes away from the beauty of the house."
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},
"examples":[],
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"antonyms":[
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": to make a retraction of : withdraw":[]
},
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"I take back what I said about her: she's not the fool I thought she was."
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"\u2014 Sam Gugino",
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"\u2014 Marlene Cimons",
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"\u2014 Brian Jacques",
"In this land of ritual, Westerners should take care to inform themselves of protocol.",
"\u2014 Jeff Morgan",
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"\u2014 Elizabeth Craig"
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"\u2014 Dorothy West"
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"there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As two of the nation\u2019s most vocal transphobic politicians, Abbott and Texan senator Ted Cruz each have a takedown dedicated to them. \u2014 Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 June 2022",
"Isaiah danced with his opponent and avoided a takedown - then took the fighter\u2019s back and mounted him to the ground. \u2014 Roman Stubbs, Anchorage Daily News , 8 June 2022",
"Getting snared in having missed seeing the gorilla is a huge takedown in our cognitive confidence. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Gaethje added in a takedown and again let Oliveira get back up. \u2014 John Marshall, ajc , 8 May 2022",
"The footage, captured this week from the safety of a garage near Ely\u2019s Mill in Gatlinburg, shows what appears to be the slightly larger bear dominating the battle after a swift and violent takedown . \u2014 Pete Thomas, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
"But even missing that little detail, the missive is a brutal takedown that mentions their brother's history as a drug addict, serial liar, and absentee father who has had his own problematic relations with women. \u2014 Lauren Morgan, EW.com , 1 Nov. 2021",
"Perhaps its best episode of Season 1 is a takedown of toxic masculinity in a small-town comedy club. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Sep. 2021",
"The cherry on top was a 101-72 takedown of Spain in the final. \u2014 Alexa Philippou, courant.com , 25 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Bungie continued: In other words, as far as YouTube is concerned, any person, anywhere in the world, can issue takedown notices on behalf of any rights holder, anywhere. \u2014 Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica , 28 Mar. 2022",
"However, Sapp was stunned by Lloyd in overtime, 6-4, with a takedown 29 seconds into the extra session. \u2014 cleveland , 12 Mar. 2022",
"So here\u2019s what happened at the most basic level: Early on [in the podcast\u2019s run], her UK publisher had sent a takedown notice to Apple and Spotify. \u2014 Nicholas Quah, Vulture , 23 Nov. 2021",
"As YouTubecore arose, labels sent him takedown notices. \u2014 Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica , 26 Nov. 2020",
"Since Triller relies on access to a catalog of popular music, the seemingly inevitable path of least resistance (and least takedown notices and lawsuits) will be making deals. \u2014 Tatiana Cirisano, Billboard , 18 Dec. 2020",
"Some Discogs record slingers posed as label owners and sent fake takedown notices to manufacture scarcity. \u2014 Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica , 26 Nov. 2020",
"The areas forward of most takedown levers serve as a place to rest your support hand thumb and can act as a gas pedal. \u2014 Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life , 8 Oct. 2020",
"Parker Higgins, with the Freedom of the Press Foundation, dug into the takedown claim in a twitter thread. \u2014 Kate Cox, Ars Technica , 26 Oct. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Sebastian Lletget took possession off Hagglund, who raced back but failed to take down the clearance. \u2014 Frank Dell\u2019apa, BostonGlobe.com , 4 July 2022",
"Investors\u2019 fears that consumer demand will slow in the periods ahead as the Fed\u2019s massive rate hikes could push the economy into recession have been so fierce that even the hint of this occurring has been enough to take down a stock. \u2014 Taesik Yoon, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"For more on this topic, please read: A growing army of online trolls is using dangerous lies to take down executives and companies. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 28 June 2022",
"The school\u2019s leaders refused to take down the flags, and, this month, the bishop signed a decree stripping the school of its Catholic affiliation. \u2014 Paul Elie, The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
"Is Kunce just another politician misguidedly using tough-guy rhetoric to take down Trump and his heirs? \u2014 Bill Donahue, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
"Our guys have to be regular humans figuring out how to take down characters that are just infinitely more powerful than that. \u2014 Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022",
"Airbnb also plans to take down all its listings in the country and concentrate instead on outbound travelers. \u2014 Laura He, CNN , 13 June 2022",
"In the end, police waited around an hour for backup before attempting to take down the shooter. \u2014 Chantal Da Silva, NBC News , 2 June 2022"
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"\u02c8t\u0101k-\u02c8dau\u0307n",
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"lower",
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"Taking everything into consideration , we're probably better off now."
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": to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something":[
"Domi squirted water at fans from the penalty box and a fan took exception .",
"\u2014 Gregory Strong",
"While her original tweet was quickly deleted, it was still spotted by other former Ulster University graduates who took exception .",
"\u2014 Mark Bain",
"\u2014 usually used with to She took exception to the remark. Many physicists who read this book will take exception to Capra's views on contemporary physics. \u2014 Robert March"
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"What do you take me for ?",
"\"I think I do understand. I'm not such a dull fellow as you take me for .\"",
"\u2014 Lucy Maud Montgomery",
"\u2026 a usually commonsensical fellow who was anything but the \u2026 clod some people took him for .",
"\u2014 Robert Sherrill",
"Please do not take me for a wimp\u2014one of those pallid, selfless creatures who shuns disagreements entirely.",
"\u2014 Maggie Scarf"
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":"
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": to receive as payment or proceeds":[],
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": to take to a police station as a prisoner":[]
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"examples":[
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"a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company",
"this report takes in all the latest information on the subject"
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"1778, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb"
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"\u2014 Joseph Conrad",
"\u2014 usually used in negative constructions He doesn't take kindly to criticism. [=he doesn't like to be criticized] But Terry Gilliam has never been a company man. \u2026 He has never taken kindly to the controls of studio heads and accountants \u2026 \u2014 Kathi Maio \u2026 Grandfather was a strict Loyalist. He would not take kindly to anyone who criticized the king! \u2014 Valerie Trip"
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": to require a large amount of time":[
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"This is taking longer than I thought (it would).",
"Hurry up. You're taking too long ."
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},
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"His record as a tough, capable administrator somehow manages to satisfy both Pentagon hard-liners and State Department moderates. \"He takes no prisoners ,\" says a U.S. official \u2026",
"\u2014 Daniel Eisenberg",
"That show featured Barbara Frum, who was simply one of the most important, most fearless TV journalists this country has ever seen. \u2026 She took no prisoners in those interviews.",
"\u2014 John Cairns",
"Like their private sector counterparts, \u2026 [they] have been known to take no prisoners when competing for contracts.",
"\u2014 Willie Schatz",
"Mr. Smith takes no prisoners as he lambastes a policy he believes was misguided and mistaken from the beginning.",
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"Noun",
"Please remain seated during takeoff .",
"Air Force One, you're ready for takeoff .",
"All the high jumpers had flawless takeoffs .",
"Verb",
"I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again.",
"take off your coat and stay awhile",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"One person was killed Friday after an airplane crashed into a Southern California strawberry field shortly after takeoff and burst into flames, according to media reports. \u2014 Fox News , 11 June 2022",
"Denys Finch Hatton died when his Gypsy Moth went down in East Africa after takeoff in 1931. \u2014 Lance Morrow, WSJ , 6 June 2022",
"In 2016, a Tara Air Twin Otter flying the same route crashed after takeoff , killing all 23 people aboard. \u2014 Time , 29 May 2022",
"And in 2000, an Air France Concorde flight from Paris to New York burst into flames, crashing into a hotel shortly after takeoff and killing 113 people, creating an image problem that was hard to recover from. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 28 May 2022",
"For those among us who like a tipple after takeoff , consider this a sign that the world is healing: Many airlines are resuming in-flight meals and alcohol service. \u2014 Sally French, Chicago Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"The plane crashed in a field just after takeoff , the patrol says. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 8 May 2022",
"About two minutes after takeoff , having expended its fuel, the Electron\u2019s stage-one booster detached and fell back toward Earth, slowing its 5,150-mile-per-hour descent with a parachute. \u2014 Zachary Snowdon Smith, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"In 1988, Rinke's elder brother and two other pilots died when their training flight crashed just after takeoff at what was then Oakland-Pontiac Airport in Waterford. \u2014 Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Authenticity was key for this project to work and take off within just a month of its launch. \u2014 Javier Hasse, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"The family ran downstairs from their rooms and watched the elephant grab treats and take off . \u2014 Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
"The engineers behind Orion didn\u2019t design it to be able to land and then take off again from a planet. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 28 June 2022",
"Originally, Carter had planned to summit Everest, then come back to the South Col and take off from there. \u2014 Lilit Marcus, CNN , 13 June 2022",
"Given room to move, adult edmontosaurs can rear up on their hind legs and take off at about 28 miles per hour. \u2014 Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Generating revenue through organic, free marketing strategies like mass posting on TikTok through several accounts and building connections on Clubhouse can bring investors to your business or help sales take off . \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Because of Jalen's long wing span and off-the-charts scoring ability, Cody could see his brother take off to the point where NBA teams would want him. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 21 June 2022",
"will take on his chief opponent in the next political debate",
"decided to take her on as store manager",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With limited tools to directly take on inflation himself, Biden has spoken publicly about bringing down gas prices. \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 5 July 2022",
"In the second volume of season 4, the Eddie Munson character (Joseph Quinn) heads into the Upside Down with the rest of the Hawkins crew and promises to take on the evil Vecna. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 4 July 2022",
"He is relied upon to take on additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. \u2014 Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 July 2022",
"The event is scheduled for tip-off Thursday at Thomas and Mack Center and Cox Pavilion when the Magic take on the Houston Rockets in the opener. \u2014 Terry Gilliam Jr., Orlando Sentinel , 3 July 2022",
"Doctors in some countries are frequently prescribing a Covid-19 antiviral from Merck & Co., as safety concerns about a more effective pill from Pfizer Inc. mixing with other medications take on greater importance than elsewhere. \u2014 Jared S. Hopkins, WSJ , 3 July 2022",
"Diggins-Smith and the Phoenix Mercury will travel to Chicago to take on Candace Parker and the Sky on Saturday July 2. \u2014 Natasha Dye, PEOPLE.com , 1 July 2022",
"Communication with a select group is a must because no owner can take on the M&A process single-handedly. \u2014 Sharon Heaton, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"Four Republicans are competing in Washington\u2019s top-two primary in August to take on Schrier in November. \u2014 Bridget Bowman, NBC News , 30 June 2022"
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"antonyms":[],
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": to become more active, interesting, etc.":[
"Plain old mashed potatoes take on a new life in this recipe."
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},
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"definitions":{
": to look like : resemble":[
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"take one day at a time":{
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": to deal with each day's problems as they come instead of worrying about the future":[
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"examples":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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": to look at very briefly":[
"We took one look at the weather and decided to stay home."
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"a scene that'll take your breath away"
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"\u2014 J. W. Aldridge"
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"take out a second mortgage"
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"Noun",
"We ordered some Chinese takeout .",
"She works in a Chinese takeout .",
"Verb",
"he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood",
"she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Pepperpot previously was a takeout -only location at 4120 W. Capitol Drive. \u2014 Brooke Eberle, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"White Castle is expected to open a takeout -only location and expand its full restaurant\u2019s hours this summer after its first location in Florida since the 1960s rewrote the company\u2019s record books with nearly 5 million sliders sold so far. \u2014 Austin Fuller, Orlando Sentinel , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Now, two years later, the duo have opened this takeout -only restaurant in an unusual place, a commercial kitchen called 1315 Kitchen at Jack & Jill Children\u2019s Center. \u2014 Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The restaurant, which has a location in Avondale, will open a takeout -only shop in Goodyear. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic , 20 Feb. 2022",
"In 2019, the Witherspoons moved the restaurant to a takeout -only location in the Loop area of Mobile. \u2014 Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Dee Aceves treated curriculum committee members to a takeout dinner prepared by culinary arts students. \u2014 Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"In Venezuela, Chinese food remains one of the most popular takeout options. \u2014 Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Flourchild pizza in downtown Milwaukee is now open with takeout . \u2014 Brooke Eberle, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Can Milei take out Alberto Fern\u00e1ndez and Horacio Rodr\u00edguez Larreta? \u2014 Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Tasked with torturing Gloucester in a production that excludes their husbands, these evil daughters take out the old man\u2019s eyes with their stiletto heels. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"The town, therefore, will have to take out bonds of $96 million, instead of $110 million, for the new school, Town Council Chairman C.J. Thomas said. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 9 May 2022",
"In the instant of the attack, the hacker had to do several things in rapid fashion with a computer program: take out the flash loan, buy enough tokens to give the person a voting majority, and vote to approve the proposal from the previous day. \u2014 Paul Vigna, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
"So, take out your favorite bottle of tequila or mezcal, and get ready to party! \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 4 May 2022",
"Thus, Black students must take out more loans for college and beyond. \u2014 Dean Obeidallah, The New Republic , 19 Apr. 2022",
"People could take out their kayaks or canoes, but any boat with a motor was off-limits. \u2014 Ingrid Jacques, National Review , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Almost a year ago, Tesla filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark a \u2018T\u2019 logo for an array of restaurant concepts, from self service to take out . \u2014 Kate Krader, Fortune , 24 May 2022"
],
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)":"Verb",
"The government experienced a military takeover in 2002.",
"the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries",
"Verb",
"I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break.",
"took over the responsibility of caring for the animals",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"No violent incident occurred during the takeover and further decisions by the Supreme Court could prompt the competing group to stop their accusations, Lim said. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 7 June 2022",
"Prince al-Waleed agreed to retain a stake in Twitter valued at $1.9 billion as part of Mr. Musk\u2019s takeover , which the entrepreneur has said was on hold. \u2014 Rory Jones, WSJ , 22 May 2022",
"Overall everyone, according to the CNAS conclusion, should prepare for a prolonged, deadly conflict, not just a quick invasion and takeover of the government. \u2014 Carol E. Lee, NBC News , 12 May 2022",
"After some resistance to Musk\u2019s takeover , Twitter and Musk reached a deal for the billionaire to buy the platform in late April. \u2014 Fortune , 5 May 2022",
"Elon Musk\u2019s takeover of Twitter TWTR -3.9% has got many inflamed on and off the platform, angry that a billion gets to come in and scoop up a property used to broadly. \u2014 Erik Sherman, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"In the Bay Area, Oakland, San Francisco and West Contra Costa school districts are already seeing serious financial fallout, with the prospect of state intervention or takeover , unless school boards make significant cuts. \u2014 Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Russia is a top arms supplier to Myanmar\u2019s military, keeping up supplies even as many other nations have maintained an embargo since the army\u2019s takeover to promote peace and a return to democratic rule. \u2014 Jerry Harmer, ajc , 15 Mar. 2022",
"There are recent examples of this, such as the TikTok livestreaming of the Taliban\u2019s takeover of Afghanistan, and TikTok users\u2019 organizing to buy tickets for a rally for then-U.S. President Donald Trump, only to not show up. \u2014 Jessica Maddox, The Conversation , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"With Ellen DeGeneres having recently retired from her talk show, Kelly Clarkson is poised to take over her mantle in addition to DeGeneres\u2019 old timeslot. \u2014 Beth Harris, ajc , 23 June 2022",
"With Ellen DeGeneres having recently retired from her talk show, Kelly Clarkson is poised to take over her mantle in addition to DeGeneres' old timeslot. \u2014 Beth Harris, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"An aspiring chef returns to Chicago to take over his family\u2019s sandwich shop in this new drama. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"Frank and Mara Inangelo made plans two years ago to take over Nick\u2019s in Worcester from Vincent Hemmeter, who also owns Vincent\u2019s. \u2014 James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"But as hip-hop began to take over the charts in the 1990s, sampling old hits has become the most notable method of reviving pop\u2019s past. \u2014 Al Shipley, SPIN , 16 June 2022",
"However, with increasing demand for data collection, applications are flown autonomously, with the pilot on standby, ready to take over in case of an emergency. \u2014 Brian Pitre, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"The Israel Defense Forces declined a request for comment on whether the military was prepared to take over legal enforcement in the settlements. \u2014 Shira Rubin, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"Here, the sight of the Landlords with their implacable stance and extravagant costumes creates a terrifying world \u2014 somehow one even more eerie than when the wilis take over the stage in Act 2. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022"
"\u2026 he spoke freely of his intention to start shortly for Liverpool and take ship for America.",
"\u2014 George Eliot",
"\u2026 where they built a canoe, paddled down the muddy Mississippi between unending reaches of lonely marsh and forest, and from New Orleans took ship to Virginia.",
"\u2014 Theodore Roosevelt",
"The idea of taking ship and heading off into the blue is, after all, a central part of the mythology of being English.",
"\u2014 used in a negative context to introduce a statement that could be offensive to say that one does not mean to offend Don't take this the wrong way , but I think you could find a better boyfriend."
"While it didn't take the cake for the warmest Christmas on record, it was close.",
"\u2014 Krista McEnany",
"\u2014 typically used to describe something that is very surprising, foolish, remarkable, annoying, etc. There have been doozies in the flurry of free-agent signings \u2026 but the Giants' acquisition of quarterback Kerry Collins takes the cake . \u2014 Peter King Of all the invasions of her privacy, this one took the cake . \u2014 Richard Peck When he was quite sure that the narrative had ended he laughed noiselessly for fully half a minute. Then he said: \"Well! \u2026 That takes the biscuit !\" \u2014 James Joyce"
": to do or undertake something especially after a period of hesitation or uncertainty":[
"Up to now, I've avoided growing roses \u2026 . But last winter the ripe catalogue shots of roses took hold in my imagination, and I decided to take the plunge .",
"\u2014 Michael Pollan",
"As with any new OS upgrade, it is prudent to wait awhile before taking the plunge , to make sure others have had a chance to find all the bugs.",
"\u2014 Peter H. Lewis",
"If you've considered buying an e-reader but haven't yet taken the plunge , there's no longer a need to wait.",
": to begin doing (something) as a habit or regular practice":[
"take to drink",
"\u2014 usually used with a following present participle take to drinking/smoking He's recently taken to staying up late on weekends. A few of her classmates took to calling her Pipi, after Pippi Longstocking \u2026 \u2014 Calvin Tomkins Recently, he'd taken to wearing tuxedos and suits and had gotten a new car, she said. \u2014 Laura Italiano and Tamar Lapin"
],
": to go to or into (a place)":[
"take to the woods/hills",
"Thousands of people took to the streets in protest. [=went out into the streets to protest]",
"He took to the airwaves [=he spoke on the radio] with his message."
],
": to start to have a liking for":[
"I took to her immediately.",
"He tried skiing and took to it quickly. [=he quickly learned how to ski and liked doing it]",
"She took to horseback riding like a duck to water .",
"Deanna takes to student life like a duck takes to water , doing all the things that we all did \u2026",
"\u2014 Joe Anderton"
],
"\u2014 see also take kindly to":[
"I took to her immediately.",
"He tried skiing and took to it quickly. [=he quickly learned how to ski and liked doing it]",
"She took to horseback riding like a duck to water .",
"Deanna takes to student life like a duck takes to water , doing all the things that we all did \u2026",
"please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it",
"the soil was so dry that the plant seemed to take up the much-needed water instantly",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The final vote was 47 to 47, well short of the 60 needed to take up the bill. \u2014 Anumita Kaur, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Storing is simple with this model, as the compact size doesn't take up too much room on your countertop. \u2014 Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping , 31 May 2022",
"Four health care leaders took the stage at the STAT Health Tech Summit in San Francisco Tuesday to take up that assignment. \u2014 Allison Deangelis, STAT , 29 May 2022",
"The final vote was 47-47, short of the 60 needed to take up the bill. \u2014 Farnoush Amiri And Lisa Mascaro, ajc , 27 May 2022",
"The final vote was 47-47, short of the 60 needed to take up the bill. \u2014 Farnoush Amiri And Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"The final vote was 47-47, short of the 60 needed to take up the bill. \u2014 Farnoush Amiri And Lisa Mascaro, Chron , 26 May 2022",
"Attorneys representing the state also joined with outside lawyers to file four legal briefs with the justices urging them to reject a petition from Republican legislative leaders to take up the issue. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 23 May 2022",
"On April 8 this year, school leaders from Milwaukee and suburban districts gathered at North Division High School to take up discussions anew, this time not through litigation. \u2014 Rory Linnane, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
": to assume control, command, care, or custody":[
"\u2026 the people Americans have chosen to take charge in times of crisis \u2026",
"\u2014 Marc Fisher",
"\u2014 often used with of She took charge of the company/team/project. A neighbor took charge of the children until he got home from the emergency room. Happiness is what occurs when you take charge of your life \u2026 \u2014 Terina Allen Samuel Morse wanted the federal government to take charge of building a national telegraph system. \u2014 Virginia Postrel I could see that unless I took charge of the situation nothing would get done. So I said, \"Mouse, you and Jane \u2026 help me \u2026 .\" \u2014 Judy Blume"
": having a fierce, relentless, or aggressive character":[
"a take-no-prisoners attitude",
"\u2026 McGraw is actually famous for his blunt, take-no-prisoners style of therapy.",
"\u2014 Marc Peyser",
"\u2026 the kind of scorched-earth, take-no-prisoners writing style she had become notorious for.",
"\u2014 Kirsten Fleming",
"He is one of a kind\u2014a maverick with a take-no-prisoners approach to the wine business.",
"\u2014 Wine Spectator",
"The long-distance marketers are now digging in for a take-no-prisoners strategy to keep a tight grip on their $70 billion industry \u2026",
"\u2014 Kate Fitzgerald"
],
": to be aggressively harsh, tough, or relentless (as in pursuing a goal, exploiting an advantage, or expressing criticism)":[
"a politician who takes no prisoners",
"His record as a tough, capable administrator somehow manages to satisfy both Pentagon hard-liners and State Department moderates. \"He takes no prisoners ,\" says a U.S. official \u2026",
"\u2014 Daniel Eisenberg",
"That show featured Barbara Frum, who was simply one of the most important, most fearless TV journalists this country has ever seen. \u2026 She took no prisoners in those interviews.",
"\u2014 John Cairns",
"Like their private sector counterparts, \u2026 [they] have been known to take no prisoners when competing for contracts.",
"\u2014 Willie Schatz",
"Mr. Smith takes no prisoners as he lambastes a policy he believes was misguided and mistaken from the beginning.",
"\u2014 Walter Russell Mead"
]
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"first_known_use":{
"1915, in the meaning defined above":"Idiomatic phrase",
": a conclusion to be made based on presented facts or information : a main point or key message to be learned or understood from something experienced or observed":[
"The takeaway is clear: cats are a growing environmental concern because they are driving down some native bird populations \u2026",
"\u2014 Bruce Barcott",
"One of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.",
"\u2014 Gabe Habash"
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": an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team":[],
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": the first movement of the backswing in golf":[]
"Obviously, as always, the takeaway is to update as soon as possible in order to shore up these security holes. \u2014 Davey Winder, Forbes , 18 June 2022",
"The takeaway is that part of the funding would need to come from the central government. \u2014 Jacky Wong, WSJ , 9 June 2022",
"But the real takeaway from the controversy surrounding Addison\u2019s transfer is that few around college football were ready for the new free-market realities that were bound to sweep through the sport sooner than later. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 May 2022",
"At least that\u2019s the takeaway from Graff\u2019s newest high jewelry collection, Graffabulous, which features the most high jewelry pieces the brand has ever introduced at one time. \u2014 Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report , 3 May 2022",
"That is the takeaway from quarterly results posted on Thursday by Conagra Brands, maker of Duncan Hines cake mixes and Marie Callender\u2019s frozen meals. \u2014 Aaron Back, WSJ , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Bryant said another takeaway from the incident is thanking all the park visitors who act as their eyes and ears. \u2014 Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Another takeaway from that game: South Carolina forward/center Aliyah Boston, named national player of the year a day earlier, is the real deal. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Winkler sees a broader takeaway in the changes to Alabama and Ohio\u2019s gun laws. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Mar. 2022"
"One person was killed Friday after an airplane crashed into a Southern California strawberry field shortly after takeoff and burst into flames, according to media reports. \u2014 Fox News , 11 June 2022",
"Denys Finch Hatton died when his Gypsy Moth went down in East Africa after takeoff in 1931. \u2014 Lance Morrow, WSJ , 6 June 2022",
"In 2016, a Tara Air Twin Otter flying the same route crashed after takeoff , killing all 23 people aboard. \u2014 Time , 29 May 2022",
"And in 2000, an Air France Concorde flight from Paris to New York burst into flames, crashing into a hotel shortly after takeoff and killing 113 people, creating an image problem that was hard to recover from. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 28 May 2022",
"For those among us who like a tipple after takeoff , consider this a sign that the world is healing: Many airlines are resuming in-flight meals and alcohol service. \u2014 Sally French, Chicago Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"The plane crashed in a field just after takeoff , the patrol says. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 8 May 2022",
"About two minutes after takeoff , having expended its fuel, the Electron\u2019s stage-one booster detached and fell back toward Earth, slowing its 5,150-mile-per-hour descent with a parachute. \u2014 Zachary Snowdon Smith, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"In 1988, Rinke's elder brother and two other pilots died when their training flight crashed just after takeoff at what was then Oakland-Pontiac Airport in Waterford. \u2014 Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Generating revenue through organic, free marketing strategies like mass posting on TikTok through several accounts and building connections on Clubhouse can bring investors to your business or help sales take off . \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Because of Jalen's long wing span and off-the-charts scoring ability, Cody could see his brother take off to the point where NBA teams would want him. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 21 June 2022",
"Most of those programs are in the afternoons, which allows teachers to take off early. \u2014 al , 16 June 2022",
"With the help of Paul Azinger, who saw Rahm\u2019s ball land from the TV tower \u2014 and saw the absconders take off \u2014 the ball was replaced and Rahm birdied the hole to complete his 1-under-par 69. \u2014 Jim Mccabe, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"Kazanjian-Amory is passionate about providing a platform for rising acts such as Folkes, who praises DTC\u2019s production standard and has seen her social media numbers take off thanks to the organization\u2019s YouTube channel. \u2014 Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"For smart windows to take off , their prices need to decrease, says materials scientist and electrical engineer Carl Lampert, a managing partner of the window coatings consulting firm Star Science. \u2014 Brittney J. Miller, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 June 2022",
"Here\u2019s what caused prices to take off , and what could come next. \u2014 Washington Post Staff, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"Who can maintain a public guise for that long without feeling the itch to take off the mask once and for all? \u2014 Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022"
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": to find release for : vent":[
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"\u2014 J. W. Aldridge"
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"take out a second mortgage"
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"Noun",
"We ordered some Chinese takeout .",
"She works in a Chinese takeout .",
"Verb",
"he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood",
"she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Pepperpot previously was a takeout -only location at 4120 W. Capitol Drive. \u2014 Brooke Eberle, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"White Castle is expected to open a takeout -only location and expand its full restaurant\u2019s hours this summer after its first location in Florida since the 1960s rewrote the company\u2019s record books with nearly 5 million sliders sold so far. \u2014 Austin Fuller, Orlando Sentinel , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Now, two years later, the duo have opened this takeout -only restaurant in an unusual place, a commercial kitchen called 1315 Kitchen at Jack & Jill Children\u2019s Center. \u2014 Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The restaurant, which has a location in Avondale, will open a takeout -only shop in Goodyear. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic , 20 Feb. 2022",
"In 2019, the Witherspoons moved the restaurant to a takeout -only location in the Loop area of Mobile. \u2014 Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Dee Aceves treated curriculum committee members to a takeout dinner prepared by culinary arts students. \u2014 Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"In Venezuela, Chinese food remains one of the most popular takeout options. \u2014 Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Flourchild pizza in downtown Milwaukee is now open with takeout . \u2014 Brooke Eberle, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Can Milei take out Alberto Fern\u00e1ndez and Horacio Rodr\u00edguez Larreta? \u2014 Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Tasked with torturing Gloucester in a production that excludes their husbands, these evil daughters take out the old man\u2019s eyes with their stiletto heels. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"The town, therefore, will have to take out bonds of $96 million, instead of $110 million, for the new school, Town Council Chairman C.J. Thomas said. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 9 May 2022",
"In the instant of the attack, the hacker had to do several things in rapid fashion with a computer program: take out the flash loan, buy enough tokens to give the person a voting majority, and vote to approve the proposal from the previous day. \u2014 Paul Vigna, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
"So, take out your favorite bottle of tequila or mezcal, and get ready to party! \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 4 May 2022",
"Thus, Black students must take out more loans for college and beyond. \u2014 Dean Obeidallah, The New Republic , 19 Apr. 2022",
"People could take out their kayaks or canoes, but any boat with a motor was off-limits. \u2014 Ingrid Jacques, National Review , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Almost a year ago, Tesla filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark a \u2018T\u2019 logo for an array of restaurant concepts, from self service to take out . \u2014 Kate Krader, Fortune , 24 May 2022"
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"1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun",
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"The government experienced a military takeover in 2002.",
"the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries",
"Verb",
"I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break.",
"took over the responsibility of caring for the animals",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"No violent incident occurred during the takeover and further decisions by the Supreme Court could prompt the competing group to stop their accusations, Lim said. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 7 June 2022",
"Prince al-Waleed agreed to retain a stake in Twitter valued at $1.9 billion as part of Mr. Musk\u2019s takeover , which the entrepreneur has said was on hold. \u2014 Rory Jones, WSJ , 22 May 2022",
"Overall everyone, according to the CNAS conclusion, should prepare for a prolonged, deadly conflict, not just a quick invasion and takeover of the government. \u2014 Carol E. Lee, NBC News , 12 May 2022",
"After some resistance to Musk\u2019s takeover , Twitter and Musk reached a deal for the billionaire to buy the platform in late April. \u2014 Fortune , 5 May 2022",
"Elon Musk\u2019s takeover of Twitter TWTR -3.9% has got many inflamed on and off the platform, angry that a billion gets to come in and scoop up a property used to broadly. \u2014 Erik Sherman, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"In the Bay Area, Oakland, San Francisco and West Contra Costa school districts are already seeing serious financial fallout, with the prospect of state intervention or takeover , unless school boards make significant cuts. \u2014 Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Russia is a top arms supplier to Myanmar\u2019s military, keeping up supplies even as many other nations have maintained an embargo since the army\u2019s takeover to promote peace and a return to democratic rule. \u2014 Jerry Harmer, ajc , 15 Mar. 2022",
"There are recent examples of this, such as the TikTok livestreaming of the Taliban\u2019s takeover of Afghanistan, and TikTok users\u2019 organizing to buy tickets for a rally for then-U.S. President Donald Trump, only to not show up. \u2014 Jessica Maddox, The Conversation , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"With Ellen DeGeneres having recently retired from her talk show, Kelly Clarkson is poised to take over her mantle in addition to DeGeneres\u2019 old timeslot. \u2014 Beth Harris, ajc , 23 June 2022",
"With Ellen DeGeneres having recently retired from her talk show, Kelly Clarkson is poised to take over her mantle in addition to DeGeneres' old timeslot. \u2014 Beth Harris, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"An aspiring chef returns to Chicago to take over his family\u2019s sandwich shop in this new drama. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"Frank and Mara Inangelo made plans two years ago to take over Nick\u2019s in Worcester from Vincent Hemmeter, who also owns Vincent\u2019s. \u2014 James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"But as hip-hop began to take over the charts in the 1990s, sampling old hits has become the most notable method of reviving pop\u2019s past. \u2014 Al Shipley, SPIN , 16 June 2022",
"However, with increasing demand for data collection, applications are flown autonomously, with the pilot on standby, ready to take over in case of an emergency. \u2014 Brian Pitre, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"The Israel Defense Forces declined a request for comment on whether the military was prepared to take over legal enforcement in the settlements. \u2014 Shira Rubin, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"Here, the sight of the Landlords with their implacable stance and extravagant costumes creates a terrifying world \u2014 somehow one even more eerie than when the wilis take over the stage in Act 2. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022"
"Florida\u2019s ban on abortions after 15 weeks is due to take effect Friday, though a judge is expected to decide by Thursday on a request to temporarily halt it. \u2014 Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel , 28 June 2022",
"State Attorney General Lynn Fitch certified the Supreme Court decision Monday, her office said, and the law is set to take effect 10 days after certification. \u2014 Randi Kaye, CNN , 28 June 2022",
"In Tennessee, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed a six-week ban to take effect at the state\u2019s request. \u2014 Jonathan Mattise, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
"In a lawsuit filed Monday in Houston on behalf of several health care providers, the civil rights group said Paxton issued an advisory on June 24 saying the state's trigger law would not take effect until two months or longer. \u2014 Fox News , 28 June 2022",
"Several more bans are expected to take effect in the coming days and weeks. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 27 June 2022",
"Some bans have yet to take effect or are still held up in court. \u2014 Laura Kusisto, WSJ , 27 June 2022",
"Those laws were designed to take effect swiftly when Roe fell. \u2014 Will Weissert, ajc , 27 June 2022",
"Following Thelwell\u2019s appointment, this summer\u2019s off-season will be when the results and implementation of the slightly mysterious strategic review should begin to take effect, and changes have already been made behind the scenes. \u2014 James Nalton, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"After the European box office hit an all-time record high of $9.3 billion (8.8 billion euro) in 2019, theatrical take dropped off a cliff in 2020, falling to $2.8 billion (2.62 billion euro) in 2020. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
"That\u2019s a long time in today\u2019s era of quick scrolling, one-minute TikToks and 240-character hot- take tweets. \u2014 Jessica Maddox, The Conversation , 17 June 2022",
"This one by Heron Brown offers a more chic take and is made from coated denim to protect it from the elements. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
"This fake self is contrived in absentia from the connectivity that even the most unaware take for granted. \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 14 June 2022",
"Now: Pineapple Galette Moving onto the modern take , Alexis confirms the recipe must be centered around pineapple and decides on a galette. \u2014 Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens , 14 June 2022",
"The 12% claim later became a viral take , according to Morris. \u2014 Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY , 10 June 2022",
"For the week ending June 2, 2019, for example, Broadway shows collected a total of $37 million; for the week ending June 5 of this year, the take dropped to $29 million. \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Apple\u2019s first generation of this in-house 5-nanometer fabrication process was a hit, and the second take looks even faster. \u2014 Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG , 8 June 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for take Verb take , seize , grasp , clutch , snatch , grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of getting something into one's possession or control. take some salad from the bowl seize implies a sudden and forcible movement in getting hold of something tangible or an apprehending of something fleeting or elusive when intangible. seized the suspect grasp stresses a laying hold so as to have firmly in possession. grasp the handle and pull clutch suggests avidity or anxiety in seizing or grasping and may imply less success in holding. clutching her purse snatch suggests more suddenness or quickness but less force than seize . snatched a doughnut and ran grab implies more roughness or rudeness than snatch . grabbed roughly by the arm",
"Each comes with its own long-form video, each with new artwork, each telling new chapters in a grand tale of love and heartbreak. \u2014 al , 16 June 2022",
"Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd plays a berzerker with simple life goals \u2013 avenge his father, save his mother (Nicole Kidman), kill his uncle \u2013 in a crazy tale with Slavic witches, a bloody ball game and a naked sword fight on top of an active volcano. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"Marvin Antonowsky, who was head of marketing and research for the studio, couldn\u2019t see any wide commercial appeal in its tale of interspecies friendship. \u2014 A.a. Dowd, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"And while the protagonists of her latest, Meant to Be, aren't quite as morally conflicted, there's still plenty juicy in Giffin's latest tale . \u2014 Clarissa Cruz, EW.com , 8 June 2022",
"Katie Holmes wrote, directed and stars in this tale of two strangers stuck in a vacay rental together. \u2014 Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
"The real mystery in this perfidious tale is why the FBI decided to advance the dossier hoax to the world, thus weakening America and its presidency. \u2014 WSJ , 6 June 2022",
"Birders, biologists, conservationists and those who happened to be swept up in the tale of two little birds gathered this week at Montrose Beach to mark the end of one story \u2014 while another was just beginning. \u2014 Morgan Greene, Chicago Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"In The Vow, an HBO documentary directed by their friends Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer and released in 2020, Piesse\u2019s part in the tale plays out slowly. \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 25 May 2022"
": a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal":[],
": a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity":[],
": a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude":[],
": a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver":[],
": any of several ancient units of weight":[],
": general intelligence or mental power : ability":[],
": the natural endowments of a person":[]
},
"examples":[
"a singer with an enormous amount of talent",
"I have no musical talent .",
"Her artistic talent has been obvious ever since she was a child.",
"They sang a duet in the talent show .",
"She has a job that makes the most of her talents .",
"His experience, skills, and talents make him perfectly suited for the job.",
"There are many good players on the team, but she's a special talent .",
"The company has hired some expensive legal talent for the trial.",
"The team has recruited some of the best talent around.",
"The company is doing a talent search to find the right person for the job.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"More people could see that success is created by individuals with vision, talent and passion\u2014and there\u2019s plenty of it to go around. \u2014 Kathryn Porritt, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"His spontaneity, talent and unerring craft so identified him as a must-have on composers\u2019 and arrangers\u2019 projects. \u2014 Jon Burlingame, Variety , 23 June 2022",
"At 6-6 with a 7-1 wingspan, Beauchamp has the size and talent to contribute immediately as a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions on the wing, as well as bigger players down low. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Throughout his career, Electronica has been what many consider reclusive, so the fact that his words can be heard on 3000\u00b0 is a testament to Ambr\u00e9\u2019s talent , and the bond that people from the city have with each other. \u2014 Okla Jones, Essence , 21 June 2022",
"Here\u2019s a list of 10 targets ranked by positional need and talent . \u2014 Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al , 20 June 2022",
"Birch was impressed by her charisma and talent , her aggressive drive. \u2014 IndyStar , 20 June 2022",
"More than 150 Women Builders contributed time and talent this year to complete finish work on six new homes in National City. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"The 10 finalists, named at the beginning of the Saturday finals, competed in onstage question, talent and evening wear segments throughout the night. \u2014 Olivia Alexander, Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English talente , from Latin talenta , plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tl\u0113nai to bear; in senses 3\u20135, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14\u201330 \u2014 more at tolerate":""
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for talent gift , faculty , aptitude , bent , talent , genius , knack mean a special ability for doing something. gift often implies special favor by God or nature. the gift of singing beautifully faculty applies to an innate or less often acquired ability for a particular accomplishment or function. a faculty for remembering names aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity and the likelihood of success in it. a mechanical aptitude bent is nearly equal to aptitude but it stresses inclination perhaps more than specific ability. a family with an artistic bent talent suggests a marked natural ability that needs to be developed. has enough talent to succeed genius suggests impressive inborn creative ability. has no great genius for poetry knack implies a comparatively minor but special ability making for ease and dexterity in performance. the knack of getting along",
"Kai\u2019s performance, along with his blinding smile, caught the attention of a talent scout . \u2014 William Finnegan, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"For all his business savvy, Mr. Rupe\u2019s radar as a talent scout was not always operating at full strength. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
"After his retirement from Lake Oswego in 1995, Sonny was a talent scout for NBA teams like the Charlotte Hornets and the Denver Nuggets for a few years. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Dre an idealistic talent scout for a record company. \u2014 CNN , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Soon after that sighting, Fran\u00e7ois approaches Jean, a former rugby player, about working with him as a talent scout at a new sports agency. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Williams used his connections with Black Swan Records to persuade the Paramount executives to give him a job as a talent scout . \u2014 Arkansas Online , 31 Jan. 2022",
"The publicists at 20th Century Fox pitched Monroe to the press as a young orphan who was discovered while babysitting for a Fox talent scout . \u2014 Foren Clark, CNN , 16 Jan. 2022",
"So as a senior leader, yes, hire, but also talent scout in your own company. \u2014 Diana Tsai, Forbes , 27 Oct. 2021"
": a show consisting of a series of individual performances (such as singing) by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performing talent":[]
"Got Talent is upon us and Sof\u00eda Vergara, 49, is ready for fans to see all the amazing acts the NBC talent show has in store. \u2014 Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping , 31 May 2022",
"One example of this is the popular British talent show Britain\u2019s Got Talent. \u2014 Anthony Wong, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"One Direction, which launched in 2010 thanks to Simon Cowell and the talent show The X Factor, quickly went on to earn millions of fans around the globe, according to Rolling Stone. \u2014 Serena Coady, SELF , 13 May 2022",
"The iconic music talent show is known for producing successful artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Stalter once scrambled to put together a dance routine when her Catholic elementary school put on a talent show and loved to make age-inappropriate home movies with her many cousins using the family camcorder. \u2014 Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 18 May 2022",
"The book is about a girl who enters the school talent show but gets nervous as the event approaches. \u2014 Lacey Vorrasi-banis, EW.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Richie recalls once walking off the stage of a Tuskegee talent show \u2014 with the curtains. \u2014 Danyel Smith, Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022",
"In the spotlight: In conjunction with the Bay High School centennial, students, teachers and alumni will present a talent show at 7 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 26) in the BHS auditorium. \u2014 cleveland , 22 Feb. 2022"
": any of numerous silver coins issued by various German states from the 15th to the 19th centuries and varying considerably in weight and fineness : a German dollar":[]
"Middle English tales talesmen, from Medieval Latin tales de circumstantibus such (persons) of the bystanders; from the wording of the writ summoning them":""
"For now, a talisman \u2014 a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival \u2014 is visible beneath the windshield. \u2014 Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News , 13 May 2022",
"Ben Stokes, England\u2019s talisman , is almost surely set to be be named his country\u2019s new Test captain. \u2014 Tristan Lavalette, Forbes , 24 Apr. 2022",
"For now, a talisman \u2014 a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival \u2014 is visible beneath the windshield. \u2014 Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News , 13 May 2022",
"For now, a talisman \u2014 a bouquet of willow branches, a symbol of survival \u2014 is visible beneath the windshield. \u2014 Sandra Mehl, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"On top of the exquisite craftsmanship, the dress incorporated sweet personal details: the bride\u2019s mother added an evil eye as a talisman for her daughter, along with a message that the Valentino team stitched into the wedding gown using blue thread. \u2014 Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The name of the new earphones comes from the ancient civilization of Romania where ADVAR was the word for a talisman or amulet that was imbued with power and said to be a blessing for those who wore one. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Sewn into the dress at the request of Peltz' mother, former fashion model Claudia Heffner Peltz, was an evil eye talisman (a charm intended to ward off the curse of jealousy) and a private message in blue thread. \u2014 Leah Dolan, CNN , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Merle was surprised and thrilled to actually hold Lefty\u2019s guitar in his own hands \u2014 a trophy, a torch, a talisman . \u2014 Steven Gaydos, Variety , 10 Feb. 2022"
"French talisman or Spanish talism\u00e1n or Italian talismano ; all from Arabic \u1e6dilsam , from Middle Greek telesma , from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end \u2014 more at telos":""
"Both sides in the dispute are now willing to talk .",
"They are in the conference room talking business.",
"She had laryngitis and couldn't talk .",
"Noun",
"the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel",
"what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Joe Lynch, Billboard , 24 June 2022",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Jonathan Cohen, SPIN , 24 June 2022",
"Several students talk about at least thinking of suicide. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Jem Aswad, Variety , 24 June 2022",
"The idea is that making a company talk more\u2014on the record, in their mandatory disclosures like annual reports\u2014means people are more likely to catch it in a mistake. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"On this Tuesday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Doug Lesmerises talk about the latest five-star pledge to the Buckeyes. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 21 June 2022",
"Even insatiably nosy people would rather talk about themselves. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
"Comedians always talk about feeding off the energy in the room, but the lack of energy seems quite comfortable for you. \u2014 Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Though the process is still expected to take years, the talk on Thursday in Kyiv was of accelerating it, not the need for Ukrainian patience. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
"Self-sabotaging talk can be a dream killer and a self-fulfilling prophecy. \u2014 Amy Blaschka, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Good morning, The latest talk of a recession is pretty ominous. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
"Initial talk was for the Watergate Three to write it together; that was how it was first pitched to the agent David Obst. \u2014 Joshua Benton, The Atlantic , 9 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis\u2019 pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, ajc , 5 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis' pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY , 5 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis\u2019 pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Fox News , 5 June 2022",
"The talk is often confrontational and lacerating\u2014Sassoon, even in his youth and even in the face of formidable authority, is depicted as contentious and acerbic. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 31 May 2022"
"a company that prefers to talk up its own products rather than talk down those of its competitors",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Disney doesn\u2019t always have to talk down to its audience. \u2014 Dani Di Placido, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"As in his other books, Mr. Murphy did not talk down to his young readers or sugarcoat. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"At the same time, do not talk down to your audience. \u2014 Peter Boyd, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"Michelle says Martin needs to lift women up and not talk down to them. \u2014 Ali Barthwell, Vulture , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Leaning into nostalgia for The Lost Boys was the perfect choice because Nightbooks genuinely feels like a loving throwback to the \u201880s when horror projects aimed at kids didn\u2019t talk down to their audience. \u2014 Josh Weiss, Forbes , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Few public figures could successfully pull off this kind of project, especially without seeming to talk down to the audience. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 28 Oct. 2021",
"One was trying to talk down Parker, who had a gun to his head and was threatening to kill himself. \u2014 Kyle Whitmire, al , 12 Aug. 2021",
"One was trying to talk down Parker, who had a gun to his head and was threatening to kill himself. \u2014 Kyle Whitmire, al , 12 Aug. 2021"
": psychotherapy emphasizing conversation between therapist and patient":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"My medical team suggests several treatment options for my own comprehensive wellness: medicine regimens, plus talk therapy , eating well and moving my body. \u2014 Shannon Rae Green, USA TODAY , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Your family doctor should also refer you to a psychiatrist or trauma specialist, who could help to set you on a healthier path through talk therapy , holistic coping techniques, and medication. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 10 June 2022",
"Your family doctor should also refer you to a psychiatrist or trauma specialist, who could help to set you on a healthier path through talk therapy , holistic coping techniques, and medication. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 10 June 2022",
"Psychedelic therapy enabled me to see maladaptive patterns that had formed since childhood, and in combination with talk therapy , enabled me to change them. \u2014 Louis Metzger Iv, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The trial followed 240 patients: one-third participated in bouldering therapy, another third did cognitive behavioral therapy (a common form of talk therapy ), and the final third initiated an exercise program at home. \u2014 Ula Chrobak, Outside Online , 6 Oct. 2020",
"After multiple combat tours as a Navy SEAL, Marcus Capone tried talk therapy . \u2014 New York Times , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The first line of defense could be psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy ), according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). \u2014 Serena Coady, SELF , 6 May 2022",
"Their services cost $2,500 for a consultation and $25,000 for a 45-day therapy treatment plan that is more intensive than traditional forms of talk therapy . \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022"
"the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie",
"feel free to talk up if you have any objections",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To be able to talk up the movie all these years later and be not only being praised but also be able to be proud about it is a very proud moment. \u2014 Simon Thompson, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Early in his high school career, Monroe Freeling had a coach who liked to talk up the Hurricanes. \u2014 Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel , 10 May 2022",
"But Lenk isn\u2019t shivering outside a Le Pain Quotidien in order to talk up her latest stage success. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The retreat was the group\u2019s first in-person gathering in three years and a chance for Democrats \u2014 who have seen 31 colleagues opt to retire \u2014 to talk up their achievements and compare notes on how to move forward. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Expect Biden to talk up Ketanji Brown Jackson, his nomination to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 1 Mar. 2022",
"There\u2019s good reason to talk up as much as possible. \u2014 Brian Steinberg, Variety , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Big corporations are talking diversity but aren't backing that talk up . \u2014 Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Having a member of the president\u2019s cabinet visit a community to talk up a program lends some muscle to that program. \u2014 Lisa Donovan, chicagotribune.com , 12 July 2021"
"However, Staley was more talkative this time, especially regarding Huskies star Paige Bueckers. \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Apr. 2022",
"But despite his success in carving out his own niche as the fun, talkative instructor, Rigsby says that\u2019s not his preference for his own workouts. \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 18 May 2022",
"In their last visit, the man wasn\u2019t very talkative and refused to have his blood pressure taken. \u2014 Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The vibe of this full moon is talkative , loud, and even pretentious. \u2014 Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure , 25 Apr. 2022",
"One of the most talkative Coyotes \u2014 even by his own admission \u2014 is in his first year with the team, forward Ryan Dzingel. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 24 Nov. 2021",
"The once talkative movie director barely uttered a line. \u2014 CBS News , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Although fungi may not seem very talkative either, a new study shows electric signals traveling through their mycelium network could help the organism communicate. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 12 Apr. 2022",
"One of the investigators was talkative , bantering about this or that, while the other stood masked and silent in the entryway. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Mar. 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for talkative talkative , loquacious , garrulous , voluble mean given to talk or talking. talkative may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation. a talkative neighbor loquacious suggests the power of expressing oneself articulately, fluently, or glibly. a loquacious spokesperson garrulous implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity. garrulous traveling companions voluble suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity. a voluble raconteur",
": a formal discussion, negotiation, or exchange of views":[
"\u2014 often used in plural"
],
": a way of speaking : language":[],
": address , lecture":[],
": communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk":[
"bird talk"
],
": gossip":[],
": mention , report":[],
": pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage":[],
": rumor , gossip":[],
": the act or an instance of talking : speech":[],
": the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip":[
"it's the talk of the town"
],
": to answer impertinently":[],
": to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds)":[
"can make a trumpet talk",
"make the computer talk to the printer"
],
": to deliver or express in speech : utter":[],
": to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words":[],
": to give a talk : lecture":[],
": to influence, affect, or cause by talking":[
"talked them into going"
],
": to make the subject of conversation or discourse : discuss":[
"talk business"
],
": to reveal secret or confidential information":[],
": to speak frankly or bluntly":[],
": to speak idly : prate":[],
": to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak":[],
": to use speech : speak":[],
": to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas":[],
": to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts":[],
": written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"She never talks at the meetings.",
"He did most of the talking during dinner.",
"He loves to hear himself talk .",
"I think she's talking a lot of nonsense.",
"I can't talk right now. I'm running late.",
"They were talking in Spanish.",
"We talked on the phone until midnight.",
"Both sides in the dispute are now willing to talk .",
"They are in the conference room talking business.",
"She had laryngitis and couldn't talk .",
"Noun",
"the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel",
"what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Joe Lynch, Billboard , 24 June 2022",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Jonathan Cohen, SPIN , 24 June 2022",
"Several students talk about at least thinking of suicide. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Jem Aswad, Variety , 24 June 2022",
"The idea is that making a company talk more\u2014on the record, in their mandatory disclosures like annual reports\u2014means people are more likely to catch it in a mistake. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"On this Tuesday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Doug Lesmerises talk about the latest five-star pledge to the Buckeyes. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 21 June 2022",
"Even insatiably nosy people would rather talk about themselves. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
"Comedians always talk about feeding off the energy in the room, but the lack of energy seems quite comfortable for you. \u2014 Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Though the process is still expected to take years, the talk on Thursday in Kyiv was of accelerating it, not the need for Ukrainian patience. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
"Self-sabotaging talk can be a dream killer and a self-fulfilling prophecy. \u2014 Amy Blaschka, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Good morning, The latest talk of a recession is pretty ominous. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
"Initial talk was for the Watergate Three to write it together; that was how it was first pitched to the agent David Obst. \u2014 Joshua Benton, The Atlantic , 9 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis\u2019 pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, ajc , 5 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis' pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY , 5 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis\u2019 pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Fox News , 5 June 2022",
"The talk is often confrontational and lacerating\u2014Sassoon, even in his youth and even in the face of formidable authority, is depicted as contentious and acerbic. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 31 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
"Both sides in the dispute are now willing to talk .",
"They are in the conference room talking business.",
"She had laryngitis and couldn't talk .",
"Noun",
"the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel",
"what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Joe Lynch, Billboard , 24 June 2022",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Jonathan Cohen, SPIN , 24 June 2022",
"Several students talk about at least thinking of suicide. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"When people talk about how their vote \u2018doesn\u2019t matter\u2019 or \u2018we are screwed anyway\u2019.. \u2014 Jem Aswad, Variety , 24 June 2022",
"The idea is that making a company talk more\u2014on the record, in their mandatory disclosures like annual reports\u2014means people are more likely to catch it in a mistake. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"On this Tuesday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Doug Lesmerises talk about the latest five-star pledge to the Buckeyes. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 21 June 2022",
"Even insatiably nosy people would rather talk about themselves. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
"Comedians always talk about feeding off the energy in the room, but the lack of energy seems quite comfortable for you. \u2014 Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Though the process is still expected to take years, the talk on Thursday in Kyiv was of accelerating it, not the need for Ukrainian patience. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
"Self-sabotaging talk can be a dream killer and a self-fulfilling prophecy. \u2014 Amy Blaschka, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Good morning, The latest talk of a recession is pretty ominous. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
"Initial talk was for the Watergate Three to write it together; that was how it was first pitched to the agent David Obst. \u2014 Joshua Benton, The Atlantic , 9 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis\u2019 pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, ajc , 5 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis' pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, USA TODAY , 5 June 2022",
"This week, one of his closest advisers and friends, Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, said talk of a papal resignation or the end of Francis\u2019 pontificate was unfounded. \u2014 Fox News , 5 June 2022",
"The talk is often confrontational and lacerating\u2014Sassoon, even in his youth and even in the face of formidable authority, is depicted as contentious and acerbic. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 31 May 2022"
"Audiences eager to be enchanted by adult fairy tales might find something in the talky reflections on love and desire, on isolation and connection, the latter themes amplified by our recent memories of pandemic confinement. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"Maybe that\u2019s enough to scratch a genre itch until the hourly mayhem kicks in, or maybe the talky parts will turn you into Milhouse waiting for Itchy, Scratchy, and Poochie to get to the fireworks factory. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 1 Apr. 2021",
"On the other, the Satires and Epistles, loose, talky poems written, like the Ars, in dactylic hexameter. \u2014 Gregory Hays, The New York Review of Books , 27 May 2020",
"The acting here smooths out the blocky, talky , implausibly ruminative aspects of Laverty\u2019s writing. \u2014 Wesley Morris, New York Times , 4 Mar. 2020",
"The Inheritance Matthew Murphy Epic in ambition and scale, this flawed masterpiece about the lives of an intersecting group of gay men in New York City is too long and, at times, too talky . \u2014 Eben Shapiro, Time , 1 Dec. 2019",
"But a two-hour stage musical also contains a lot of talky -talk scenes and songs about boooring stuff like love and revenge and living your best life. \u2014 Donna Freedman, Anchorage Daily News , 23 Oct. 2019",
"This amusing, if talky tale of the breakup between Nate (Sills-Evans), a club DJ and barber, and schoolteacher Melissa (Devin Nelson) is set largely in a brownstone apartment in the filmmaker\u2019s hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, latimes.com , 11 July 2019",
"Pert piano and squiggly synth elements recall the cloying tropical pop that Ed Sheeran played with on his recent albums; her sing- talky delivery resembles him, too. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 23 Aug. 2019"
"The most stunning installation was Judd\u2019s 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, a series of 51-inch- tall rectangular boxes laid out symmetrically across the floor of two former artillery sheds. \u2014 Anna Mazurek, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
"The Salt Lake City zoo welcomed a 10-foot- tall , 1-and-a-half-year-old giraffe last week named Ja Raffe, who came from the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee. \u2014 Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune , 22 June 2022",
"Among the items of furniture being installed, the one closest to his heart was a massive, 12-foot- tall antique wedding chest made in Syria and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. \u2014 New York Times , 22 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, Gravitricity\u2019s initial prototype involved a 49-foot- tall steel tower suspending two 22.5-ton iron weights via an electric motor before dropping them down slowly to create 250 kilowatts of power. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 21 June 2022",
"Samantha Mewis, a 6-foot- tall midfielder known for her aggressive dribbling and passing on the pitch, had already played on teams that had won the professional National Women\u2019s Soccer League championships three times. \u2014 Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine , 21 June 2022",
"The lower level is partially finished with 7-foot- tall walls. \u2014 oregonlive , 19 June 2022",
"The 80-foot- tall oak tree in your yard is still growing. \u2014 Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer , 18 June 2022",
"An 18-foot- tall giraffe, to be exact, with a gargantuan bumpy head. \u2014 Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure , 17 June 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for tall high , tall , lofty mean above the average in height. high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a conspicuous height above a lower level. a high hill a high ceiling tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness. a tall thin man lofty suggests great or imposing altitude. lofty mountain peaks",
"Her second goal turned out to be the game-winning tally .",
"Verb",
"He tallied his expenses every day.",
"The numbers on the old list and the new list don't tally .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"For 32 years, researchers have dredged 1,500 sites around the Chesapeake Bay annually to get an estimate of the number of crabs that overwinter there and a tally of how many were plucked during the previous harvest season. \u2014 Lizzie Johnson, Washington Post , 1 July 2022",
"The precise tally of Genesis\u2019 losses may not be known for some time because the company is seeking at least partial repayment from its counterparties and some of the losses may have been offset by hedging, sources said. \u2014 Danny Nelson, Fortune , 30 June 2022",
"Upon returning to play, the club earned a come-from-behind road draw against Philadelphia, and used smothering defending and Brenner Souza da Silva's first tally of the year to beat Orlando for the second time this season. \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"Considering that Russian forces claim to have shot down several Tochkas mid-flight, the tally of successful attacks represents just a portion of the Ukrainian Tochka launches in the first 120 days of the wider war. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The tally of how many times Lauren pointed out their races on-screen became its own drinking game among fans on social media after the show premiered. \u2014 Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic , 23 June 2022",
"Lightyear, which opened to a subdued $51 million over the weekend, came in third on Monday with $6.6 million for a four-day domestic tally of $57 million. \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
"This year\u2019s total of 24 honorees is down sharply from last year\u2019s tally of 38. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 17 June 2022",
"May's tally of migrant arrests surpassed the previous monthly record U.S. Border Patrol set in March 2000, when the agency recorded just over 220,000 apprehensions, according to historical government data for the past two decades. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 15 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"As clerks, these administrators attempt to run a fair mail-in and Election Day operation, tally the votes, announce a winner and certify the results. \u2014 Charlie Dent, CNN , 21 June 2022",
"New Mexico uses paper ballots that can be double-checked later in all elections, and also relies on tabulation machines to rapidly tally votes while minimizing human error. \u2014 CBS News , 15 June 2022",
"Yet that mental wellbeing spend is only a fraction of what employers spend on physical health benefits, which tally up to between $5,000 and $10,000 per worker. \u2014 Megan Leonhardt, Fortune , 1 June 2022",
"These school stipends, which tally $13.6 million, are just a fraction of the $770 million in federal support MPS has received in the pandemic through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, known as ESSER. \u2014 Rory Linnane, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 28 Jan. 2022",
"With the General Assembly about to convene to take up the state budget, Democrats ran out of time to tally the results of the caucus vote. \u2014 Laura Vozzella, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"Counties will then have until Thursday to tally their results and report them to the State Department. \u2014 Jessie Dimartino, ABC News , 27 May 2022",
"Normally when polls close, those flash drives go to county courthouses via secure transport by law enforcement and are fed into computers to tally the results. \u2014 Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al , 24 May 2022",
"Clackamas County made notable progress in counting primary ballots on Saturday, after an unexpectedly high number of elections workers and volunteers showed up to help tally ballots. \u2014 oregonlive , 29 May 2022"
"Middle English talye , from Anglo-French talie, taille , in part from tailler to cut, measure, count; in part from Medieval Latin tallia , alteration of Latin talea plant cutting, thin piece of wood":"Noun"
": a small dark hairy water buffalo ( Bubalus mindorensis or Anoa mindorensis ) of the Philippine island of Mindora":[]
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": an aged soy sauce prepared with little or no added wheat":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In a lidded jar, combine tamari , sugar, lime juice, garlic, oil and chili or jalapeno. \u2014 Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News , 12 May 2022",
"Add the chiles, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, the vinegar, soy sauce or tamari and a few cracks of pepper. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Finn Stern, chef and owner at Oakland restaurant Daytrip, described his first encounter with tamari from Shared Cultures, a small fermentation outfit in San Francisco, as a moment of clarity. \u2014 Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Steak tartare channeling Korean galbi, potent with chile and tamari and mellowed with egg yolk. \u2014 Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Add the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, scallions, coriander, fish sauce, tamari and herbs to a mixing bowl. \u2014 Joanne Rosa, ABC News , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Young enjoys tamari as a dipping sauce for sushi and sashimi. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 July 2021",
"For his sauce, Ethan, who worked at upscale Seattle restaurants, blends tamari (making the dish gluten-free), vinegar and aromatics in a Vitamix, then stirs in a little xanthan gum as a thickener. \u2014 Michael Russell, oregonlive , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Finally, instead of the steak, zucchini, chopped and seared, with a splash of soy sauce or tamari and a drizzle of chile oil, would be great, too. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 June 2021"
"Vegetables: Calabaza, chayote, cherry tomato, collards, dasheen, lima bean, snap bean, Malabar spinach, malanga, New Zealand spinach, okra, hot pepper, roselle, Seminole pumpkin, Southern pea, sweet potato, tamarillo , yam and yard-long bean. 4. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2018",
"Vegetables: Calabaza, chayote, cherry tomato, collards, dasheen, lima bean, snap bean, Malabar spinach, malanga, New Zealand spinach, okra, hot pepper, roselle, Seminole pumpkin, Southern pea, sweet potato, tamarillo , yam and yard-long bean. 4. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2018",
"Vegetables: Calabaza, chayote, cherry tomato, collards, dasheen, lima bean, snap bean, Malabar spinach, malanga, New Zealand spinach, okra, hot pepper, roselle, Seminole pumpkin, Southern pea, sweet potato, tamarillo , yam and yard-long bean. 4. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2018",
"Vegetables: Calabaza, chayote, cherry tomato, collards, dasheen, lima bean, snap bean, Malabar spinach, malanga, New Zealand spinach, okra, hot pepper, roselle, Seminole pumpkin, Southern pea, sweet potato, tamarillo , yam and yard-long bean. 4. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2018",
"Vegetables: Calabaza, chayote, cherry tomato, collards, dasheen, lima bean, snap bean, Malabar spinach, malanga, New Zealand spinach, okra, hot pepper, roselle, Seminole pumpkin, Southern pea, sweet potato, tamarillo , yam and yard-long bean. 4. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2018",
"Vegetables: Calabaza, chayote, cherry tomato, collards, dasheen, lima bean, snap bean, Malabar spinach, malanga, New Zealand spinach, okra, hot pepper, roselle, Seminole pumpkin, Southern pea, sweet potato, tamarillo , yam and yard-long bean. 4. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2018",
"Vegetables: Calabaza, chayote, cherry tomato, collards, dasheen, lima bean, snap bean, Malabar spinach, malanga, New Zealand spinach, okra, hot pepper, roselle, Seminole pumpkin, Southern pea, sweet potato, tamarillo , yam and yard-long bean. 4. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2018",
"Tamarillo agua fresca 1 qt tamarillo juice 3 qt water 3 cups demerara sugar Mix all ingredients until sugar is dissolved and serve with ice. \u2014 Julia Thiel, Chicago Reader , 19 June 2017"
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": any of numerous small chiefly South American monkeys (genera Saguinus and Leontopithecus ) that are related to the marmosets and have silky fur, a long tail, and lower canine teeth that are longer than the incisors":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The zoo, which specializes in rare and endangered species, was the first to successfully breed a black lion tamarin in captivity in 1990, according to their website. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 3 Apr. 2022",
"There are about 2,500 tamarins in the wild today, and conservationists are hoping to ensure the monkeys\u2019 survival by expanding the natural habitat. \u2014 Chris Stanford, New York Times , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Cotton-top tamarins , too, are losing their Amazonian habitats. \u2014 National Geographic , 21 Apr. 2020",
"These diminutive primates are one of three Amazonian species of tamarin . \u2014 National Geographic , 30 Jan. 2020",
"Cotton-top tamarins live in a small forested area of northwestern Colombia. \u2014 National Geographic , 30 Jan. 2020",
"But also don\u2019t miss the Utica Zoo\u2019s tamarin or Flying Skunk Farm or the baby goats of Colchester, Conn. Term Sheet maven Polina Marinova recommends the goats! \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 16 Dec. 2019",
"The two new mustachioed monkeys, known as emperor tamarins , arrived from the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in Minnesota. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Oct. 2019",
"Emperor tamarins live in social groups in the wild, and the two brothers are never far from each other, zoo officials said. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Oct. 2019"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1780, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"French tamary, tamarin , perhaps of Tupian origin":""
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": the fruit of the tamarind tree consisting of an oblong brown pod containing 1 to 12 flat seeds embedded in a brownish, sticky, acidic pulp which is used especially in preserves and pastes and to flavor foods and beverages":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The mocktail menu included tamarind agua fresca and hibiscus sangria. \u2014 Emily Mesner, Anchorage Daily News , 1 July 2022",
"Elderflower and cream is balanced out by lime, ginger, and tamarind . \u2014 Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Starters: two kinds of hand pies \u2014 tamarind -chicken and pizza \u2014 plus kimchee pimento cheese and house chips. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"Kinchup, a ketchup spiced with cumin and tamarind , or five spice barbecue sauce). \u2014 Lauren Mcdowell, Chron , 2 June 2022",
"Just inside the kitchen door, savory smells waft with the heat \u2014 cloves, turmeric, tamarind , cinnamon, curry leaf and fenugreek: a catechism of Burmese cookery. \u2014 Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times , 22 May 2022",
"Here are more food vendors at the market: Maruka Loka Antojitos makes appetizers with aguas frescas, homemade chamoy in mango, pineapple and watermelon flavor, or apples covered in tamarind and coated with a sweet and tangy seasoning. \u2014 oregonlive , 19 May 2022",
"And the meal was based on a recipe from an American woman, in the \u201970s or early \u201980s, who substituted ketchup for tamarind paste because pad Thai wasn\u2019t well known in the United States at the time. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Solis also expects to serve mangonada, a frozen mango drink with tamarind vodka. \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Apr. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Spanish & Portuguese tamarindo , from Arabic tamr hind\u012b , literally, Indian date":""
},
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"-\u02ccrind",
"\u02c8tam-\u0259-r\u0259nd, -\u02ccrind",
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"tamarisk":{
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": any of a genus ( Tamarix of the family Tamaricaceae, the tamarisk family) of deciduous large shrubs and small trees native to Asia and the Mediterranean region and widely naturalized in North America that have tiny, scalelike leaves and feathery racemes of small, white to pink flowers":[
"To survive in arid areas where the groundwater is saline, tamarisks have evolved the ability to get rid of salt by pumping it out onto their leaves.",
"\u2014 Josie Glausiusz",
"\u2026 tamarisk has been so successful that it is now the dominant plant in most desert riparian areas, blanketing more than a million acres in 15 states.",
"\u2014 Sharon Cohoon"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Meanwhile invasive Russian olive and tamarisk trees have moved in beneath the canopy, all fire-prone species. \u2014 Jim Robbins, Wired , 25 June 2022",
"Six years ago, workers removed invasive tamarisk trees at the site and planted a forest of native cottonwoods, willows and mesquites. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"The crews then carry the buckets a quarter-mile upstream by hand, following a path feral burros have forged through thickets of tamarisk in an area that Lake Powell once covered. \u2014 Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Invasive tamarisk trees sprang up in thickets, forming a nonnative forest that spread aggressively. \u2014 Ian James, The Arizona Republic , 3 Apr. 2021",
"Many of the plants are invasive, such as tamarisk and Russian thistle, but there are plenty of native willows coming back, along with 2-foot-high cottonwood seedlings, that will soon provide crucial habitat for songbirds. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 June 2021",
"The family also has made on-site environmental improvements to their ranch, including installing rainwater catchment systems and removing invasive tamarisk plants from the stream that runs across their land. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 June 2021",
"There are thousands of acres along the Gila of closely packed tamarisk . \u2014 Anton L. Delgado, The Arizona Republic , 27 Aug. 2020",
"Shady Fremont cottonwoods, the dominant tree along the Salt River, fanned through the new water system, along with willows and tamarisk . \u2014 Longreads , 10 Aug. 2020"
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},
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"Middle English tamarisc , from Late Latin tamariscus , from Latin tamaric-, tamarix":""
"Some people were shocked by the movie, but I found the story pretty tame .",
"Members of the audience were too tame to interrupt the speaker.",
"Verb",
"It took a while to tame the horse.",
"the people who tamed the Wild West",
"He struggled to tame his temper.",
"The government needs to do something to tame inflation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"This brand was a little thinner than the pack and delivered a bit of welcome heat, which seemed a rarity in this tame bunch. \u2014 Emily Heil, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"By contrast, Vivaldi\u2019s pictorially splendid original sounds tame . \u2014 Barbara Jepson, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"These masks, sprays, drops, treatments and conditioners will help tame brassy blonde hair color at home to get rid of unwanted yellow, red and orange shades at an affordable price. \u2014 Dori Price, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
"At first, my Class experiences were quiet and tame . \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"Trevorrow is able to mine from individual action sequences, how tame even T. rex now seems in its late-franchise dotage. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Yes, Kenny Moore II is the question mark in this otherwise tame time of year. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 7 June 2022",
"The Follonica Gulf includes a mild microclimate and generally tame sea and wind conditions\u2014hence Scarlino is renowned as one of the safest and best protected ports in the Mediterranean. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 29 May 2022",
"The comparatively tame increase in core prices in the data released Friday stood in contrast to the sharp acceleration in the equivalent measure in the Consumer Price Index report released by the Labor Department this month. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The Fed boosted rates by 0.75 percentage point on June 15 \u2014 its largest hike since 1994 \u2014 to try to tame the nation's fiercest bout with inflation in 40 years. \u2014 CBS News , 28 June 2022",
"The sea has long tugged at the human imagination, inspiring stories of hubristic individuals seeking to tame the inhabitants of that seemingly endless expanse. \u2014 Alana Mohamed, The Atlantic , 27 June 2022",
"At the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Fed hiked rates by 75bps to tame runaway inflation. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 24 June 2022",
"In a TikTok video, influencer Arielle Lorre shared that Bieber's stylist, Iriniel de Le\u00f3n, uses a hair wax stick from the brand Tancho to tame all those fly-aways in a snatched bun or ponytail. \u2014 Emma Becker, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
"How to make berry jelly, and a secret ingredient to tame the sweetness. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"The bank earlier this month lifted the cash rate to 0.35% from 0.1% to tame the higher-than-expected inflation. \u2014 Mike Cherney, WSJ , 21 May 2022",
"Investors remain uneasy about about whether the Fed can do enough to tame inflation without tipping the economy, which is already showing signs of slowing, into a recession. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 6 May 2022",
"Investors remain uneasy about about whether the Fed can do enough to tame inflation without tipping the economy, which is already showing signs of slowing, into a recession. \u2014 Dammian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News , 5 May 2022"
": lacking spirit, zest, interest, or the capacity to excite : insipid":[
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": reduced from a state of native wildness especially so as to be tractable and useful to humans : domesticated":[
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": to bring under control : harness":[],
": to deprive of spirit : humble , subdue":[
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"\u2014 The Times Literary Supplement (London)"
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": to subject to cultivation":[],
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"Adjective",
"The island's birds are quite tame .",
"They ran a pretty tame campaign.",
"Some people were shocked by the movie, but I found the story pretty tame .",
"Members of the audience were too tame to interrupt the speaker.",
"Verb",
"It took a while to tame the horse.",
"the people who tamed the Wild West",
"He struggled to tame his temper.",
"The government needs to do something to tame inflation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"This brand was a little thinner than the pack and delivered a bit of welcome heat, which seemed a rarity in this tame bunch. \u2014 Emily Heil, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"By contrast, Vivaldi\u2019s pictorially splendid original sounds tame . \u2014 Barbara Jepson, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"These masks, sprays, drops, treatments and conditioners will help tame brassy blonde hair color at home to get rid of unwanted yellow, red and orange shades at an affordable price. \u2014 Dori Price, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
"At first, my Class experiences were quiet and tame . \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"Trevorrow is able to mine from individual action sequences, how tame even T. rex now seems in its late-franchise dotage. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Yes, Kenny Moore II is the question mark in this otherwise tame time of year. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 7 June 2022",
"The Follonica Gulf includes a mild microclimate and generally tame sea and wind conditions\u2014hence Scarlino is renowned as one of the safest and best protected ports in the Mediterranean. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 29 May 2022",
"The comparatively tame increase in core prices in the data released Friday stood in contrast to the sharp acceleration in the equivalent measure in the Consumer Price Index report released by the Labor Department this month. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The Fed boosted rates by 0.75 percentage point on June 15 \u2014 its largest hike since 1994 \u2014 to try to tame the nation's fiercest bout with inflation in 40 years. \u2014 CBS News , 28 June 2022",
"The sea has long tugged at the human imagination, inspiring stories of hubristic individuals seeking to tame the inhabitants of that seemingly endless expanse. \u2014 Alana Mohamed, The Atlantic , 27 June 2022",
"At the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Fed hiked rates by 75bps to tame runaway inflation. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 24 June 2022",
"In a TikTok video, influencer Arielle Lorre shared that Bieber's stylist, Iriniel de Le\u00f3n, uses a hair wax stick from the brand Tancho to tame all those fly-aways in a snatched bun or ponytail. \u2014 Emma Becker, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
"How to make berry jelly, and a secret ingredient to tame the sweetness. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"The bank earlier this month lifted the cash rate to 0.35% from 0.1% to tame the higher-than-expected inflation. \u2014 Mike Cherney, WSJ , 21 May 2022",
"Investors remain uneasy about about whether the Fed can do enough to tame inflation without tipping the economy, which is already showing signs of slowing, into a recession. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 6 May 2022",
"Investors remain uneasy about about whether the Fed can do enough to tame inflation without tipping the economy, which is already showing signs of slowing, into a recession. \u2014 Dammian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News , 5 May 2022"
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"In baseball, however, teams may tan to get a higher percentage share of league revenue at the end of the season. \u2014 Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News , 1 Mar. 2022",
"They tan , parade and snuggle in their bikinis, trunks and whatnot. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Oct. 2021",
"And there's different instances of the normal story of the different hair and going swimming, that black people don't tan ; that's huge in Florida. \u2014 Dawn Ennis, Forbes , 19 June 2021",
"Two or three yolks (no egg whites included) are enough to tan something small like a rabbit pelt. \u2014 Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life , 24 Dec. 2020",
"The brain of every game animal contains the perfect volume and balance of conditioning oils to tan its own hide. \u2014 Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life , 24 Dec. 2020",
"The materials that go into this bag are Leather Working Group Gold-certified, meaning the leather is tanned in the highest level of compliance with sustainable measures, such as energy and water consumption, waste management, and effluent treatment. \u2014 Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2020",
"Sicilian blood works like the sun, tanning the flesh from the inside out. \u2014 Lisa Taddeo, Harper's Magazine , 30 Mar. 2020",
"Perma- tanned and with long, floppy hair, Waugh developed a reputation among some Deutsche Bank colleagues for being a bit of a lightweight. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Feb. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"These preparations blanch the normally deep burgundy tissue to pale fleshy color that\u2019s not quite tan and not quite pink. \u2014 Brenda Goodman, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"Unlike other self- tan products, these face drops also happen to smell amazing, like an island getaway. \u2014 Rana Good, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Bolduc estimated the mission cost the state approximately $500,000 for trooper salaries, travel expenses and items such as greenish- tan uniforms that are standard in Texas. \u2014 Grant Schulte, Star Tribune , 22 July 2021",
"Outside the cage, Marlee Breese, dressed in a tan Hawaiian shirt with pink and yellow flowers, takes a small vitamin and stuffs it down the throat of a thawing five-centimeter-long fish called a lake smelt. \u2014 Melody Bentz, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 July 2021",
"The chicken should be falling off the bone and become quite tan as well. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Mar. 2021",
"There's a tan -colored fence surrounding the vast, mostly empty, cemetery. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 17 Dec. 2020",
"Three men wearing only tan -colored briefs kneel on the stage. \u2014 Tim Diovanni, Dallas News , 12 Nov. 2020",
"Trademark farmer tans and sock line tan lines \u2013 big time! \u2014 Susan Glaser, cleveland , 3 May 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The bag features either black or tan leather trim, protective feet on the bottom, and two exterior pockets, plus another two pockets inside the spacious main compartment. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 24 June 2022",
"Everything from your seatbelt in your car to putting your bag on your shoulder could ruin your tan and cause transferring. \u2014 Jailynn Taylor, Essence , 3 June 2022",
"The formula features light reflecting minerals to illuminate the skin and give a soft tan -glow\u2013without the sunburn of course. \u2014 ELLE , 1 June 2022",
"Taking a classic English tan Wing Tip Brogue and adding a chunky white wedge sole to it for example. \u2014 Felicity Carter, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"This trio has all the tools needed to achieve a seamless neck-to-toe tan . \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 13 June 2022",
"Express tanning formulas deliver a superior tan in minimal time. \u2014 Cristina Montemayor, SELF , 27 May 2022",
"Relax on a complimentary lounge chair on the lower deck and work on your tan or read a good book. \u2014 Alison Stanton, The Arizona Republic , 23 May 2022",
"To prepare, Shayna primed Addison\u2019s skin with products from Lancer Skincare, a skincare line from dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer, and Bondi Sands, a vegan and cruelty-free self tan and body care brand. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 3 May 2022"
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"in the middle of her description of her dog's symptoms, she went off on a tangent about its cute behavior",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Your pocket calculator does something similar\u2014usually a combination of a look-up table and an approximation of a type to get you that value of tangent (34 degrees). \u2014 Rhett Allain, Wired , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Trump began his tangent by talking about Rihanna\u2019s recent pregnancy photos. \u2014 Christy Pi\u00f1a, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Mon\u00e1e brings a carefree spirit to thoughtful conversation \u2014 happy to veer off on a tangent , deeply enmeshed in the issues raised by her high-concept work. \u2014 Justin J Wee, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Trump then went on a nonsensical tangent that even the Easter Bunny didn\u2019t understand. \u2014 Ilana Kaplan, Rolling Stone , 17 Apr. 2022",
"After going off on a tangent about comedian D.L. Hughley, West ended his Instagram activity Sunday by circling back to the TikTok issue. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 13 Mar. 2022",
"As a side tangent , there are ongoing efforts of combining the biology of living creatures with the technology of AI. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Time for a brief tangent on the art and science of reality TV promo editing. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 1 Mar. 2022",
"One tangent about how our society treats overweight people led to an old news story about a woman who was too big for an MRI, so the doctor referred her to the Bronx Zoo. \u2014 James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com , 11 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Austin\u2019s former president then went on a tangent talking about Reese\u2019s eggs, Cap\u2019n Crunch and berries. \u2014 Frank Pallotta, CNN , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Remember, varieties can live within varieties, the way the non- tangent intersection of a line and a circle creates a subvariety of two points. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 3 Feb. 2022",
"The team named their kernel the neural tangent kernel, based on some of its geometric properties. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 11 Oct. 2021",
"As the destination reveals, the path time is 3.5038, slightly better than that of the arc- tangent strategy. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 25 Aug. 2021",
"Friedman, meanwhile\u2014after a long, bizarre tangent imagining a Taxi Driver monologue devoted to the importance of voting, rather than vigilantism\u2014scolds Democrats for embracing radical language on police reform. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 24 June 2021",
"Jason Braglia, New Lenox Community Park District\u2019s deputy director of recreation, said officials were unsure when large gatherings would be allowed, as well as what tangent COVID-19 cases might take in the coming months. \u2014 Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com , 27 Apr. 2021",
"All of this leads back to a tangent Smith went on in the middle of describing his experience at that \u201998 Final Four. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2021",
"The answer involves thinking about tangent lines, geometric constraints and the bicycle\u2019s steering mechanism. \u2014 George Hart, Scientific American , 23 Apr. 2013"
"These days, an environmentally conscious motorist can walk into a Toyota or Honda dealer and snap up an efficient gasoline-electric hybrid, but the omega point of green driving\u2014the pollution-free hydrogen fuel cell vehicle\u2014is so elusive that one wonders if it will ever become tangible . \u2014 Brad Lemley , Discover , October 2002",
"Piniella has no interest in casino gambling, but the horses and the stock market have fascinated him because, he discovered, the payoff is in the satisfaction of doping out the winner as much as it is in the tangible reward. \u2014 Frank Deford , Sports Illustrated , 19 Mar. 2001",
"This barbed wire, this flattened earth opposite Louie's bestrewn yard, served as a tangible reminder that I was an outsider looking in \u2026 \u2014 Julie Matheson , Geographical Review , January-April 2001",
"Traveling alone does have tangible drawbacks: One of the biggest is cost. Taking a trip alone is normally more expensive for one than for half of a pair. \u2014 Betsy Wade , New York Times , 20 July 1997",
"There is no tangible evidence to support her claim.",
"Their sense of relief was almost tangible .",
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"In this agora, the price of what you buy and sell need bear no implacable relationship to any tangibles . \u2014 Jodie Allen , New Republic , 5 June 2000",
"The nightly highlight packages confront old-timers with videotaped evidence that they didn't have the same tangibles as today's NBA players. \u2014 Alexander Wolff , Sports Illustrated Classic , Fall 1991",
"They were betting that inflation would drive prices much higher. The smart speculator could then sell the commodities or other tangibles , repay the loans, and reap a quick profit. \u2014 William Greider , New Yorker , 9 Nov. 1987",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"More than buy-in, a brand can only really make tangible progress in driving DEI programs and objectives when leaders believe in the work and are helping to drive it. \u2014 Randall Tucker, Fortune , 20 June 2022",
"Veterinarians say that playing has several tangible benefits for our feline friends. \u2014 Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
"The visits by legislators also provide other tangible benefits. \u2014 Phil Willonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"Little tangible progress was made, but diplomats and officials cautiously praised the fact that Moscow and Kyiv were even willing to negotiate directly. \u2014 Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ , 10 Feb. 2022",
"For a while, there was tangible hope that the Legends games would get a follow-up. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Like Rugani, Rodrigo Bentancur has failed to show any tangible progress, and his passing has become increasingly unadventurous after a string of high profile mistakes. \u2014 Adam Digby, Forbes , 11 Nov. 2021",
"In 2013, a group dubbed the Western Maryland Initiative tried to garner support for the idea of secession through a Facebook page but made little tangible progress. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Oct. 2021",
"All of the above may be true and serve as evidence of tangible progress. \u2014 Phil Mattingly, CNN , 19 Oct. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tokenization of any asset tends to inherit a large amount of benefits such as making the respective asset tangible , and the same goes for data. \u2014 Philipp Sandner, Forbes , 6 July 2021",
"For Americans living in cities like New York, the reality of the pandemic has been obvious since March, when round-the-clock sirens and nightly cheers for healthcare workers made the virus\u2019s impact tangible even for those who escaped infection. \u2014 Katie Palmer, Quartz , 11 Dec. 2020",
"After battling plantar fasciitis in 2019, a 14-hit, two-homer postseason gave him more tangibles to bring into free agency. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 5 Nov. 2019",
"Managing a bullpen effectively is equal parts tangibles and gut. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com , 4 June 2019",
"In terms of tangibles , the guy who departed hitting .241 in 83 at-bats figures to have minimal impact on a feast-or-famine offense that struggles to manufacture runs. \u2014 David Haugh, chicagotribune.com , 30 July 2019",
"Far more important is the subjective feel of a tire, as well as other tangibles like noise, road harshness and, of course, price. \u2014 Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics , 16 July 2010",
"Wagner brings plenty of tangibles to the table for NBA teams to consider. \u2014 Tim Hackett, SI.com , 12 June 2018",
"Despite these aforementioned tangibles being in place, Roberto Baggio still missed his spot kick. \u2014 SI.com , 13 May 2018"
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"it helps to have a lawyer to sort out the tangled contracts that home buyers typically have to contend with",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Water Activated Detangling Conditioner is a blessing for tangled hair, tight coils and dehydrated hair. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"And at home, the tangled politics of Britain\u2019s break from the European Union has raised the possibility of the fracturing of the United Kingdom itself. \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The result of which is a tangled , decentralized web of unstructured data. \u2014 Anupam Nandwana, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"The tangled web of global restrictions is still in play, but most Americans are planning to be out and about this summer. \u2014 Marnie Hunter, CNN , 27 May 2022",
"The tangled web of alleged deception has shed light on the fraught relationship between the city and Recology. \u2014 Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The house, a tangled mess of debris, is particularly special to Ouellette. \u2014 Christine Macdonald, Detroit Free Press , 22 May 2022",
"In the summer of 2020, the decade-long Forrest Fenn treasure hunt ended in a tangled mess of conspiracy theories, wild accusations, and protracted legal proceedings. \u2014 Peter Frick-wright, Outside Online , 5 May 2022",
"But the state had already spent $13 billion on the problem over the previous three years, and a withering auditor's report last February blamed the lack of visible results on tangled , uncoordinated bureaucracy. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 1 May 2022"
"This wine called Rebola is made from the Grecheto Gentile grape and includes light, open, tangy tropical aromas of limes and lemons as well as gooseberries. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 3 July 2022",
"Blend it into smoothies for a subtly tangy flavor or add it to a sweet and sour stir-fry. \u2014 Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press , 2 July 2022",
"For lunch dinner, consider Holy Smoke Texas Style BBQ (772 N. Main St.), which has tender, tangy pork and brisket and tops the town\u2019s yelp ratings for eateries. \u2014 Christopher Reynoldsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 July 2022",
"Dip them with a tangy cranberry-mustard sauce for extra yummy flavor. \u2014 Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day , 24 June 2022",
"Bra is definitely a cut above your average beer-and-wings sports pub; wings do feature on the menu, but in a nod to Nguyen's Vietnamese heritage, they're caramelized with coconut milk and served over a tangy cabbage slaw. \u2014 Vogue , 3 June 2022",
"Korean barbecue sauce is like a tangy sweet-chili sauce with the heat-knob turned up. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 2 June 2022",
"Brick is a tangy , high-fat cheese that releases its oils into the crevice between pan and dough, creating those imposing outer walls, at once buttery and crispy. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Prepared by generously coating chicken breasts or thighs with a blend of spices and cayenne, the meat is deep fried, then finished off with a tangy glaze. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 1 June 2022"
"Some people say she deliberately tanked the match.",
"Some people have accused her of tanking .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Even though some of the younger guys were in beat-up tank tops and dad hats (OK, and sporting Submariners), their trunks were uniformly stylish. \u2014 Jason Diamond, Town & Country , 8 June 2022",
"And apparently at girl scout camp, you were not allowed to wear tank tops. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 19 May 2022",
"Shorts and tank tops may never fail you in regards to being weather-friendly, but just like fall/winter fashion, summer style should evolve and your wardrobe should excite you even more for the summer festivities. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 19 May 2022",
"Goodbye tank tops and shorts, and hello muumuus and caftans. \u2014 Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping , 5 May 2022",
"And so, Good American\u2019s array of jeans as well as denim shirts, tees, tank tops, and the sculpting jumpsuit will soon be available (as of May 5) at Zara.com and in more than 40 stores across the U.S. \u2014 Kristen Bateman, Vogue , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Not the kids of Bill Davis, a Spanish teacher at Saint Augustine High who lives in Spring Valley and learned to play at Tecolote, a blue-collar executive course of tank tops, jeans and a drink cart stocked with Jello shots. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"In years past, Terez would place factory orders for leggings, joggers and tank tops based on estimates of consumer demand for certain styles and colors, said Suzanne Farid, the company\u2019s head of supply chain. \u2014 Josh Zumbrun, WSJ , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Throughout the 16-piece collection, shoppers will see a subtle logo print emblazoned across wrap-front blazers and one-shoulder tank tops. \u2014 Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Kim Kardashian, the billionaire lodestar of the Kardashian-Jenner universe, sat in a witness box in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday and denied ever trying to tank Blac Chyna\u2019s TV career. \u2014 Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone , 26 Apr. 2022",
"This slightly reduces teams\u2019 incentive to tank their season, not that baseball (unlike basketball or football) has had a lot of problems with teams being that desperate to get an amateur player. \u2014 Dan Mclaughlin, National Review , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Republicans, hoping to convince Mr. Manchin to tank the centerpiece of Mr. Biden\u2019s economic agenda, pointed to twin developments Friday as reasons to oppose it. \u2014 Andrew Duehren, WSJ , 10 Dec. 2021",
"With significant Republican support, the Senate has also passed a $1 trillion traditional infrastructure bill, but progressive Democrats have threatened to try to tank the smaller package if the $3.5 trillion bill is not also passed. \u2014 Quinn Scanlan, ABC News , 5 Sep. 2021",
"Flores also alleged in his lawsuit that Stephen M. Ross, the Dolphins\u2019 owner, pressured him to tank the 2019 season and offered him $100,000 for each game the team lost. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Mar. 2022",
"In the complaint, Flores also claimed that the Dolphins\u2019 owner, Stephen Ross, had offered him a hundred thousand dollars for each game that the team lost in 2019, in order to tank the Dolphins\u2019 record and qualify for a better draft pick. \u2014 Ian Crouch, The New Yorker , 14 Feb. 2022",
"In 2020, as milk prices were expected to tank and dairy farmers couldn\u2019t afford to keep their cows, farmers drastically reduced alfalfa hay acreage. \u2014 Yoohyun Jung, San Francisco Chronicle , 28 Oct. 2021",
"But select the wrong subset, and a trial could tank . \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 10 May 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Audie Murphy is credited with single-handedly fighting off dozens of Germans during World War II in France by climbing aboard a burning tank destroyer while wounded and using its machine gun. \u2014 al , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Edward trained with a tank destroyer unit at Fort Hood, Texas, and went to Europe in October 1944. \u2014 Steve Bowersox, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 28 May 2021",
"Recently, Poland issued a requirement for a new tank destroyer vehicle. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 5 Sep. 2019",
"By contrast, the Germans were very prepared and had amassed more than 400,000 men, and just over 1,400 armored vehicles including tanks, tank destroyers and assault guns. \u2014 Fox News , 16 Dec. 2019",
"The Germans could build many more tanks and cheaper tank destroyers for the cost of one Tiger. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 20 Dec. 2018"
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"Multiple Russian rockets struck Lysychansk on Monday, killing at least eight civilians who were collecting water from a tanker , the regional governor said. \u2014 Andrew Jeong, Washington Post , 28 June 2022",
"An undetermined amount of chlorosulfonic acid \u2014 a powerful, potentially lethal chemical used to make soap and detergents, among other things \u2014 leaked from a tanker . \u2014 Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022",
"The frequent thuds of incoming and outgoing fire echoed across the city as civilians dragged empty bottles to fill up from a fire department water tanker jury-rigged with clean-water filters. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
"For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker . \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"The Marine Corps pilot who safely landed a KC-130J tanker in a California field after a mid-air collision with an F-35B in 2020 received the highest military aviation award Wednesday in San Diego, the Marines said in a news release. \u2014 Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
"Zubar believes the number to be no more than 700,000, while Maria Avdeeva, a think- tanker turned wartime videographer filming the fate of her city, estimates that as few as 300,000 remain. \u2014 Tim Judah, The New York Review of Books , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Airbus currently builds a tanker called the MRTT that is flown by the armed forces of several nations. \u2014 al , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Within a day or two, one of the plant\u2019s two full-time operators would load the sludge into a water tanker and haul it to one of three open-air basins farther up the site. \u2014 Michael Holtz, The Atlantic , 24 Jan. 2022"
"Test line fisheries at Cook Inlet might be shortened and tanner crab surveys at Prince William Sound could get the ax. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 3 Sep. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Italian calf suede leather is sourced from a tannery that\u2019s Leather Working Group certified for reducing water and energy usage as well as restricting the use of harmful chemicals. \u2014 Olivia O'bryon, Forbes , 14 May 2022",
"Before Grant was a year old, the family moved to Georgetown, Ohio, the seat of Brown County, so the tannery could pull more business. \u2014 Erin Glynn, The Enquirer , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The bag is made with at least 50% of its leather from a tannery that\u2019s been certified sustainable with the Leather Working Group Gold rating. \u2014 Olivia O'bryon, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Today, most leather fragrances are made with synthetic material that mimics historic tannery aromas. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022",
"This category includes deep, smoky scents that are created in traditional tannery practices. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Though leather fragrances originated in tannery practices, most today are made with synthetic compounds. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The Shriver family operated a tannery at Union Mills for almost a century, from 1797 through the mid-1890s. \u2014 Madison Bateman, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 27 Oct. 2021",
"The membrane is removed and transported to a nearby tannery where it is stabilized (to halt the live decay process) and tanned using a chrome-free method that is REACH and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliant. \u2014 Brooke Roberts-islam, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022"
"had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Sometimes when Christopher Wilson, who produces and performs bass music as Riot Ten, is out with his family, his four-year old son Kai will have a tantrum . \u2014 Harry Levin, Billboard , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Flimsy answers are likely to be ridiculed and cause the quizmaster to have a tantrum , before an expert reveals the true answer and a provides a humorous demonstration or experiment. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Stevens fils, by then entering his teens, might have been forgiven for throwing an epic Oedipal tantrum . \u2014 Ann Hornaday, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"On the Sabrina tantrum scale, so far this registered only a 4 out of 10, declared her father, Jeremy Benedict, who was pacing nearby. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"The right-wing tantrum over the Homeland Security plan is a case in point. \u2014 Harold Maass, The Week , 4 May 2022",
"The big tantrum happened in front of L.A. City Hall. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Nov. 2021",
"Murdoch and Trump have had a fraught relationship \u2014 Murdoch reportedly gave the go-ahead for Fox News to call Arizona for Biden on election night, which predictably resulted in a Trump tantrum . \u2014 Joel Mathis, The Week , 18 Nov. 2021",
"The Sun appears to have thrown a temper tantrum last week. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 25 Apr. 2022"
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"Middle English tappen , from Old French taper to strike with the flat of the hand, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German t\u0101pe paw, blow dealt with the paw":"Verb"
"The residential street, with single-family homes, was blocked off with crime tape as police investigated. \u2014 Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star , 30 June 2022",
"Several streets surrounding the standoff scene were blocked off with caution tape for hours on Wednesday morning. \u2014 Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun , 29 June 2022",
"Posing as customers at his shop, one of the men is seen in the video being measured with a tape before attacking the tailor\u2014identified by police as Kanhaiya Lal Teli\u2014moments later. \u2014 Vibhuti Agarwal And Philip Wen, WSJ , 29 June 2022",
"Attach the display to your door with double-sided tape . \u2014 Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping , 27 June 2022",
"Several uniform police officers and investigators worked for hours Friday outside the luxury apartment building, where the Pharr Road entrance to the parking deck was roped off with crime scene tape . \u2014 Chelsea Prince, ajc , 24 June 2022",
"Late Monday afternoon, a section of Polk Street between Walford Way and Medford Street was closed off with police tape as multiple cruisers surrounded the area. \u2014 Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Investigators cordoned off streets with yellow tape , and set up cones and flares directing traffic away from the scene. \u2014 Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Dots on the ground of what looked like blood, along with blue tape on storefronts that marked bullet holes, made the area, one of the most popular nightlife spots in Philadelphia, resemble a war zone. \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Then take a photograph of their faces, print it out, and tape it to your wall at college. \u2014 Jason Gay, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Trump, as President, routinely ripped up documents with his hands, ignoring the law about presidential records, only to have aides follow behind and tape them back together. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Write the steps down, and tape it to your desk. Give yourself a reminder to think through important steps, and avoid making quick decisions. \u2014 Avery Blank, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Items like phones are wiped down and tape on the floor takes dust off shoes. \u2014 Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland , 14 Apr. 2022",
"For example, Allen could be seen reacting to a very Katy Perry moment: The judge split her leather pants while singing and called for a crew member to tape her up. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The plan was to tape the turkey on the front door of the recipient's house, ring the doorbell and run away before they were seen, according to the affidavit. \u2014 Paul P. Murphy And Emma Tucker, CNN , 24 Dec. 2021",
"Zalatoris will return to Mariners Point on Monday to tape a PGA Entertainment story on his golf roots. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 19 Sep. 2021",
"To make, tie a rubber band around the center of a candy bag to shape it into a bow tie, then tape a drawing of a bow tie to the front. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Artisan guilds and filmmakers balked at the academy\u2019s decision to pre- tape eight award categories, including original score and film editing, to limit the run time to three hours. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Ted DiBiase cut an amazing pre- tape promo before this match about the importance of the Million-Dollar Championship. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 18 May 2021"
"One particularly lovely detail is that the previous owner chose to retain the vehicle\u2019s original Panasonic tape deck . \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 27 May 2022",
"While working as a court reporter, Gray also began collaborating with Alfredo Villar, the bassist and songwriter with seminal Atlanta group the Fans, recording songs on a four-track tape deck , to which Price would add guitar. \u2014 Bo Emerson, ajc , 19 Oct. 2021",
"The rooms are packed with analog gear that Vogelman has been collecting since the 1980s, including a Studer 2-inch tape deck , the kind of machine that studios were ditching 10 years ago. \u2014 Sasha Frere-jones, Billboard , 28 Jan. 2019",
"That company, the suit says, developed a campaign in which the sleek Juul device was shown alongside obsolete technologies like a massive cellular phone or a boombox with a tape deck . \u2014 Evan Simko-bednarski, CNN , 13 Feb. 2020",
"The celebration included dancing by the Honey Bears cheerleading squad and guard Revie Sorey controlling the tape deck . \u2014 Will Larkin, chicagotribune.com , 20 July 2019",
"Chained to the desk next to them were cheap cassette tape decks . \u2014 Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica , 2 Sep. 2019",
"The beautifully designed, easy-to-use TPS-L2 was the device that liberated the cassette from living room hi-fis and car tape decks to truly make music portable. \u2014 Mike Murphy, Quartz , 3 July 2019",
"The prevailing technologies are tape decks and Polaroids. \u2014 Christopher Beha, Harper's magazine , 10 Mar. 2019"
"With the bombshell revelation of Nixon\u2019s White House tape recording system, a battle begins for the tapes that will eventually lead to the collapse of the Nixon presidency. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 6 June 2022",
"Two years later, a tape recording of the couple would appear across computer screens worldwide. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 1 Feb. 2022",
"And due to limitations in tape recording , high treble and low bass can be a little fuzzy. \u2014 Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian Magazine , 31 Jan. 2022",
"On opening day 1975, Steinbrenner ordered Virdon to have the Yankee players listen to a tape recording that Steinbrenner had made to inspire them. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Nov. 2021",
"In fact, in 1997, Michael even made a tape recording of that story while working on a book proposal for a tell-all autobiography. \u2014 CBS News , 6 Nov. 2021",
"In 1972, three days after the arrest of the Watergate burglars, President Richard Nixon met at the White House with his chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman; the secretly made tape recording of this meeting ended up with the notorious 18 \u00bd-minute gap. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2021",
"The time then came for the tape recording to be played, which was allegedly of Prophet Lott speaking with Drew's assistant, Danny, about LaToya. \u2014 Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2021",
"When the trial convened, Marchant insisted on tape recording the proceedings. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 Apr. 2021"
"The heat should taper off a bit on Tuesday, the first day of summer, staying in the 70s and lower 80s closer to the coast, while remaining in the upper 80s or 90s in the region\u2019s inland and valley areas for much of the week. \u2014 David Zahniserstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 19 June 2022",
"That means increases will taper off through the rest of the year, and the Fed predicts a peak of only 3.8% in 2023. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"Showers should taper off in the late afternoon and winds should calm as high pressure begins to build into the area. \u2014 oregonlive , 19 May 2022",
"Executives at Target had expected some of the froth in consumer demand to taper off this year with the waning of stimulus dollars. \u2014 David J. Lynch, Washington Post , 28 May 2022",
"Highs are back around 60 on Monday with a slight chance of afternoon showers that will taper off around 8 p.m. \u2014 Mike Rose, cleveland , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Hong Kong reported another 5,820 cases Friday as the latest surge begins to taper off . \u2014 Time , 2 Apr. 2022",
"The National Weather Service expects the snow to taper off this morning, as the bulk of the precipitation has shifted east of the area, but snow flurries could persist through the next few hours. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 12 Mar. 2022",
"The Fed also indicated that inflation would likely taper off by early 2022. \u2014 Q.ai - Make Genius Money Moves, Forbes , 9 Dec. 2021"
"Drew Gulak was called out on commentary for being late to ringing the bell when Shotzi Blackheart tapped out . \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
"That\u2019s because the smaller countries in OPEC Plus, such as Kuwait and Venezuela, have tapped out their oil production. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Known for their high refractive indices and high chromium content, the gems are top contenders for the title of world\u2019s rarest emeralds, simply for the fact that the mines are largely tapped out . \u2014 Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report , 7 Feb. 2022",
"In the early morning hours, Carrillo tapped out a message to an unnamed judge and several media outlets and attached 100 pages of documents portraying herself as protecting her kids from abusers. \u2014 Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Like so many rock stars spending beyond their means, Leon Russell was soon tapped out . \u2014 Steve Ditlea, SPIN , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Jared Walsh, representing the tying run, pinch-hit for Mayfield but tapped out to first. \u2014 Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Teaching reading, in particular, can put a strain on already tapped out teachers because the specialized skills needed aren't taught in many university education programs, Selinger, Covington-Cradle and others said. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Joe Coleman stuck out as especially nurturing, while Nayte Olukoya struggled to compete and tapped out from the last challenge after a back injury. \u2014 Haley Kluge, Variety , 23 Nov. 2021"
"The downtown craft brewery and taproom was open for its final day of business June 25. \u2014 Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer , 30 June 2022",
"Hair of the Dog Brewery founder Alan Sprints on Tuesday delivered an announcement many hoped would never come: The last day for the beloved Southeast Portland brewery and taproom will be Sunday, June 26. \u2014 oregonlive , 14 June 2022",
"James Warner did it anyway, inaugurating a craft brewery and taproom in June 2021 called City-State Brewery in an empty warehouse amid the rowhouses and 100-year-old industrial buildings in Washington\u2019s Edgewood neighborhood. \u2014 David Wessel, Washington Post , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Amorphic Beer, a new brewery and taproom in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, opened in December. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Now, three years and numerous delays later, the new taproom is open. \u2014 Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic , 23 Apr. 2022",
"The new taproom will be the company\u2019s fifth, joining locations in San Francisco\u2019s Mission, Outer Sunset, Lower Haight and Russian Hill neighborhoods. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 Feb. 2022",
"The Sunnyside neighborhood taproom , at 4343 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., will be Gigantic\u2019s first spot to include a restaurant. \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Jan. 2022",
"The brewery\u2019s taproom will be open noon to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. \u2014 cleveland , 16 Dec. 2021"
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"\u2014 Newsweek"
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"Noun",
"a book about the adventurous lives of tars , skippers, and pirates of the 18th century"
"his tales of adventure are peppered with tongue-in-cheek taradiddles and obvious fabrications",
"regards literary deconstruction as so much tenure-track taradiddle",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Some are esoteric but still used\u2014like taradiddle , which the list notes was recently used by J.K. Rowling but saw more play in the work of Gilbert and Sullivan, Honor\u00e9 de Balzac and G.K. Chesterton. \u2014 Kat Eschner, Smithsonian , 28 Feb. 2017"
"she submitted her scholarship application tardily , so she was not considered",
"the money that I had lent him for the CDs came tardily and only after I told him that if he didn't repay me, I was taking the CDs back",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Messer and Rokita tardily tried to remind voters that Braun was a former Democrat who had once (gasp!) voted for a gas-tax increase in the legislature. \u2014 Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer , 9 May 2018",
"These fluttered tardily through the migratory funnel that is Cape May, N.J., their iconic orange-and-black patterns splashing against the muted green of pines frosted by the season's first chill. \u2014 Joe Trezza, Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2018"
"The tardy response to an EV glitch is eerily similar to the Chevy Bolt saga at General Motors GM +2.6% (GM). \u2014 Jon Markman, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"The plaintiffs allege that these documents are insufficient in light of what Section 220 demands\u2014and that its follow-up request for more documentation, filed in early April, was met with a tardy response, thus violating Delaware law. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 4 May 2022",
"The following month, Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan watchdog, filed a complaint about Fallon\u2019s report with the Office of Congressional Ethics, citing an article about the tardy disclosure published by Insider. \u2014 Zach Everson, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"People who miss the daily notification can post late, but such images are conspicuously marked for being tardy . \u2014 Carly Wanna, Bloomberg.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Chives and scallions are routinely tardy , waiting to show up until the very end but leaving a lasting impression. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Yet over the past several weeks, in the wake of revelations about tardy disclosures by members and stock trading by Federal Reserve officials, Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate have proposed new legislation. \u2014 Steven T. Dennis, Bloomberg.com , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Covid, then reflation, then supply-chain inflation, then a tardy Fed, then war. \u2014 James Mackintosh, WSJ , 15 Mar. 2022",
"According to the presentation, failure to serve detention, being tardy or truant were the main reasons high school students were served in-school suspensions. \u2014 Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But why not grant one tardy statuette, just to mark the spot? \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
"This fall many of these same students as well as others are missing classes because of tardy or no-show buses and for other reasons. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 18 Sep. 2014",
"Districts with fewer school nurses report higher rates of tardy and absentee students. \u2014 Laken Brooks, Forbes , 30 May 2021",
"The casting is, for the most part, quite good, if a little tardy in showcasing more marquee-worthy members. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 17 Dec. 2020",
"Three snaps later, on fourth-and-5, Garoppolo\u2019s tardy and off-target sideline throw toward Taylor, who was briefly open, meant a first down became a game-sealing pass breakup for cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. \u2014 Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com , 14 Sep. 2020",
"Online doors opened via Zoom promptly at 8 a.m., with a tardy recorded after 8:15 a.m. Students\u2019 presence was required for the duration with live classes, including physical education via Zoom and a social hour. \u2014 Rifat Malik, Dallas News , 1 July 2020",
"His tardy and limp comments about peaceful demonstrations came only after congressional resolutions and John McCain\u2019s Senate tongue-lashing for their absence. \u2014 Andrew Malcolm, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 Jan. 2018",
"Shattered-bat grounder went to Xander Bogaerts, who was a fraction tardy in making the flip-feed, which cost Boston the double play. \u2014 Dennis Manoloff, cleveland.com , 27 Aug. 2017"
": a person against whom a federal prosecutor has substantial evidence of involvement in criminal activity and who the prosecutor believes is likely to be indicted by a grand jury":[
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"\u2014 Robert Snell"
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"Our target amount for the fund-raiser is $2,500.",
"They set a target date of May 31.",
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"Tourists are often easy targets for thieves.",
"Verb",
"drugs that target cancer cells",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Plastics have long been a target of environmental groups. \u2014 Kathleen Ronayne, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Religious minority groups like the Sikhs have been a target for violence in the country. \u2014 Ehsan Popalzai And Irene Nasser, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"From here forward, any anti-choice group who closes their doors, and stops operating will no longer be a target . \u2014 Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Buhle married Biden, who has been the target of conservative media for his financial dealings, in 1993, and divorced him in 2017. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 14 June 2022",
"The current first lady was also the target of outrage. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 14 June 2022",
"Yet while Russia is the primary target of these hackers\u2019 cyber aggression, this is a dangerous precedent. \u2014 Ran Nahmias, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"The idea that contraceptives were always a target in the past may be still alive. \u2014 Michael Schulman, The New Yorker , 12 June 2022",
"The incident comes after a pro-life Christian pregnancy center in Buffalo, New York was allegedly the target of an act of arson, according to police. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 10 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Despite all the uncertainties, the panel came down 19-2 in favor of redesigning booster shots to also target Omicron or its subvariants, rather than simply the original version of the virus. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2022",
"The existing booster shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, target the original coronavirus strain identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and thus have been a poor match for omicron and its growing family of subvariants. \u2014 Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News , 28 June 2022",
"Rather, residents can target certain trees to reduce the risk of fire spreading to a house and the rest of the neighborhood. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 23 June 2022",
"But the Greitens ad is a call to target those with differing political beliefs, potentially with violence. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"Recovery is also found at the spa, where treatments target five different needs\u2014from beauty (with facials) to inner body (think, IV drips) to temperature therapy (infrared sauna combined with cryotherapy). \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"To that end, WME Sports will target brands and platforms looking to deepen their consumer engagement with a focus on multi-platform content in a diverse and multicultural world. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 June 2022",
"Reports later emerged that U.S. intelligence had helped identify, though not target , the Moskva. \u2014 Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 June 2022",
"Authorities also say Gendron traveled 200 miles from his home in Conklin, New York, specifically to target a Black neighborhood, having posted documents detailing his plans and white supremacist views online. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 3 June 2022"
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"Noun",
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"Middle English, from Middle French targette, targuete , diminutive of targe light shield, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse targa shield":"Noun"
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},
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"Verb",
"Some foods will tarnish silver.",
"The scandal tarnished his reputation.",
"Noun",
"a polish that removes tarnish",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The brand boasts that their pieces don\u2019t tarnish and are long-lasting. \u2014 Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence , 16 June 2022",
"Be careful with plated jewelry, as plating can wear off, and what\u2019s left underneath can tarnish over time. \u2014 Vogue , 5 June 2022",
"Crypto\u2019s challenges could also tarnish some of the entities who\u2019ve aligned with them. \u2014 Tory Newmyer, Steven Zeitchik, Anchorage Daily News , 13 May 2022",
"For those who knew Harwood, the Four Seasons affair wasn\u2019t enough to tarnish his legacy. \u2014 Bob Sandrick, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Hitting Jeddah ahead of the sporting event could tarnish the image the country is looking to develop as a business and leisure destination, and highlights the risks of a continuation of the Yemen war. \u2014 Anthony Di Paola, Bloomberg.com , 26 Mar. 2022",
"On Saturday, Mark Magsayo will try to tarnish that legacy with his own fists. \u2014 Josh Katzowitz, Forbes , 22 Jan. 2022",
"Crypto\u2019s challenges could also tarnish some of the entities who\u2019ve aligned with them. \u2014 Tory Newmyer, Steven Zeitchik, Anchorage Daily News , 13 May 2022",
"Crypto\u2019s challenges could also tarnish some of the entities who\u2019ve aligned with them. \u2014 Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"To clean away the tarnish , make this safe, nontoxic cleaning solution: squeeze the juice of one lemon into a small bowl. \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 16 Feb. 2022",
"If there's still some residual tarnish , repeat the poultice treatment. \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 16 Feb. 2022",
"The combination of bright copper with patches of tarnish is far less attractive than copper with a more even patina. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Jan. 2022",
"So when one journalist or outlet makes questionable choices, the tarnish can easily spread to others. \u2014 Maria Puente, USA TODAY , 10 Aug. 2021",
"His father did not know about all these eyes, all over the world, seeing the laminate wood grain of his dresser top, the cloudy tarnish on the silver cross. \u2014 Sarah Braunstei, The New Yorker , 2 Aug. 2021",
"The sheen, easy application and no- tarnish factor contribute to a pewter-type finish. \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 20 May 2021",
"And if that only took a little of the luster off Nolan\u2019s legacy, his tiff with Jon Daniels applied the tarnish . \u2014 Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News , 11 May 2021",
"The final question is whether these efforts to be more accessible can shine off the tarnish that is on the Royal brand. \u2014 Peter Suciu, Forbes , 6 May 2021"
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1684, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English ternysshen , from Middle French terniss- , stem of ternir , probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tarnan to hide":"Verb"
": a common hemipterous brownish bug ( Lygus lineolaris ) of eastern North America that causes injury to plants especially by sucking sap from buds, leaves, and fruits":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other possible causes include frost injury to flowers and young fruits or tarnished plant bug injury. \u2014 Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com , 18 June 2021",
"Attacks of tarnished plant bugs show up as black joints or brown, sunken areas. \u2014 The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping , 19 Apr. 2017"
"Some are esoteric but still used\u2014like taradiddle , which the list notes was recently used by J.K. Rowling but saw more play in the work of Gilbert and Sullivan, Honor\u00e9 de Balzac and G.K. Chesterton. \u2014 Kat Eschner, Smithsonian , 28 Feb. 2017"
"upon seeing the sun beginning to sink in the sky, we realized we had tarried too long on the summit of the mountain",
"Noun",
"a fable about the tarry of two Americans in a Scottish village that every century magically comes into existence for a day",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Democrats cannot afford to tarry too long, clinging to a thin sliver of hope that Biden\u2019s legislative agenda might still pass in some form. \u2014 Jason Linkins, The New Republic , 15 Jan. 2022",
"This unusual travel guide does not tarry with the practical needs of a typical tourist. \u2014 cleveland , 30 Dec. 2021",
"Ladies and gentlemen, do not tarry , for this is your opportunity to waltz your way into high society, make use of those dance cards, and find somebody to burn for. \u2014 Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country , 28 June 2021",
"Other sea monster tales are less cosmic and more practical, acting as warnings to sailors or to people who tarry too close to the sea. \u2014 Regina Hansen, WSJ , 24 June 2021",
"But while the shah tarried in Egypt and Morocco, an Iranian mob briefly seized the American Embassy in February. \u2014 David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times , 29 Dec. 2019",
"There was no time to tarry ; the Pistons were scheduled to take off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport at 11 p.m., headed for Miami \u2014 which would allow for an acceptable bedtime before playing the Heat on Tuesday night. \u2014 Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press , 13 Nov. 2019",
"God save you if the steak in question tarried on the grill a second after the timer bell went off. \u2014 Bill Daley, chicagotribune.com , 14 June 2018",
"The banks, however, along with the governments that protected their interests, jealously guarded their domains, so Gevers tarried for two years in search of an agreeable regulatory environment for his venture. \u2014 Gideon Lewis-kraus, WIRED , 18 June 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As the plane nears its descent, the cabin fills with a tarry stench. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Nov. 2021",
"On Sunday, tarry globs washed ashore and tides pushed oil into fragile wetlands that provide habitat for 90 species of birds and other wildlife. \u2014 Janet Wilson, USA TODAY , 5 Oct. 2021",
"Further in, the aromas grow more pungent, oily and fragrantly smoky; like going fishing, with background aromas of tarry rope and boat engine. \u2014 Karla Alindahao, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021",
"European oil-spill experts in contact with the Israeli authorities said the tarry nature of the oil suggested it could have been exposed to the elements for some time. \u2014 Felicia Schwartz, WSJ , 23 Feb. 2021",
"That such beauty could be found on a tarry two-lane road among farm fields in Ohio proved that God was everywhere. \u2014 Ian Frazier, The New Yorker , 7 Dec. 2020",
"Behind the shop, in a long yard where hens peck and honey bees buzz, Zeringue manages a stable of cypress smokers, all stained a gleaming, tarry black from the constant, meaty smoke rising through them. \u2014 Ian Mcnulty | Staff Writer, NOLA.com , 9 Nov. 2020",
"Over time, Zumthor had revised the building\u2019s color from tarry black, which was controversial, to mild beige. \u2014 Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker , 5 Oct. 2020",
"After decades of extraction, pumping California\u2019s increasingly tarry reserves became tougher. \u2014 ProPublica , 18 Sep. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Often, Petite Sirah produces a wine that is too tarry , too dense, too chewy. \u2014 Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com , 1 Sep. 2020",
"Ingestion of sago palm leaves, seeds or other plant parts causes liver failure, usually signaled by drooling, vomiting, diarrhea or a tarry black stool, depression, appetite loss, abdominal pain, lethargy and jaundice. \u2014 Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee , 14 Mar. 2018",
"A sprig from a creosote bush infuses the steam in our shower stall with notes of the western Grand Canyon: tarry , resinous, bitter but rich. \u2014 Michael Engelhard, Alaska Dispatch News , 1 July 2017"
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"I didn't add enough sugar to the lemonade, and now it's way too tart .",
"Noun",
"the sort of skimpy outfit that could cause a girl to be mistaken for a tart",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Michigan's beloved cherry season is upon us and there is no better way to celebrate those sweet or tart summer gems than with the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 30 June 2022",
"Pink Lady apples are sweet and tart , bursting with flavor and nutrition. \u2014 Good Housekeeping , 28 June 2022",
"The secret ingredient is a backdrop of sweet and tart pomegranate molasses to brighten all the other flavors. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 June 2022",
"The soft texture is balanced by the staccato of the salty nuts, which compliment the sweet and tart flavors of the orange frosting that offers a lingering brightness with every bite. \u2014 Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic , 3 June 2022",
"Katsu sauce, a sweet and tart fruity sauce, is also a classic accompaniment. \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"The tart -sweet glaze on these meatballs is an excellent way to begin eating. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Apr. 2021",
"Fair trade organic coffees and teas are the perfect complements to a flaky croissant, mango tart , or croque monsieur. \u2014 Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure , 5 June 2022",
"Enter: rhubarb and red onion agrodolce, the tart and savory-sweet condiment where rhubarb shines without being dessertified or laden with sugar. \u2014 Christian Reynoso, Bon App\u00e9tit , 26 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"My top pick would be rich and not-really- tart mascarpone, such as in this recipe that includes a honeyed mascarpone cream. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Dec. 2021",
"An apple tart with vanilla ice cream ($14) was, one evening, a tad soggy. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Since this quiche uses a generous amount of filling for the final bake, any shrinkage would render the tart too shallow to hold it all. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Dessert includes the choice of a chocolate mint tart , french toast bread pudding, carrot cake, a cereal milk panna cotta, toffee cheese cake, cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e, or an ice cream sundae. \u2014 Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2022",
"This easy, free-form tart can be made with homemade or store-bought pie crust. \u2014 Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Porch Light is packed with aromas and flavors of white peaches, white flowers and a Granny Smith apple tart . \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 4 May 2022",
"This salsa might become your new favorite condiment, as its spicy-sweet- tart flavor and chunky texture can make any dish shine. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Ludivine loves the croissants and pear amandine tart . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 May 2022"
": a dish baked in a pastry shell : pie : such as":[],
": a promiscuous woman : a woman who has many sexual partners":[],
": a small pie made of pastry folded over a filling":[],
": a small pie or pastry shell without a top containing jelly, custard, or fruit":[],
": agreeably sharp or acid to the taste":[
"a tart apple"
],
": marked by a biting, acrimonious, or cutting quality":[
"a tart rejoinder"
],
": prostitute":[]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The wine is rather tart .",
"I didn't add enough sugar to the lemonade, and now it's way too tart .",
"Noun",
"the sort of skimpy outfit that could cause a girl to be mistaken for a tart",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Michigan's beloved cherry season is upon us and there is no better way to celebrate those sweet or tart summer gems than with the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 30 June 2022",
"Pink Lady apples are sweet and tart , bursting with flavor and nutrition. \u2014 Good Housekeeping , 28 June 2022",
"The secret ingredient is a backdrop of sweet and tart pomegranate molasses to brighten all the other flavors. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 June 2022",
"The soft texture is balanced by the staccato of the salty nuts, which compliment the sweet and tart flavors of the orange frosting that offers a lingering brightness with every bite. \u2014 Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic , 3 June 2022",
"Katsu sauce, a sweet and tart fruity sauce, is also a classic accompaniment. \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"The tart -sweet glaze on these meatballs is an excellent way to begin eating. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Apr. 2021",
"Fair trade organic coffees and teas are the perfect complements to a flaky croissant, mango tart , or croque monsieur. \u2014 Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure , 5 June 2022",
"Enter: rhubarb and red onion agrodolce, the tart and savory-sweet condiment where rhubarb shines without being dessertified or laden with sugar. \u2014 Christian Reynoso, Bon App\u00e9tit , 26 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"An apple tart with vanilla ice cream ($14) was, one evening, a tad soggy. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Since this quiche uses a generous amount of filling for the final bake, any shrinkage would render the tart too shallow to hold it all. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Dessert includes the choice of a chocolate mint tart , french toast bread pudding, carrot cake, a cereal milk panna cotta, toffee cheese cake, cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e, or an ice cream sundae. \u2014 Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2022",
"This easy, free-form tart can be made with homemade or store-bought pie crust. \u2014 Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Porch Light is packed with aromas and flavors of white peaches, white flowers and a Granny Smith apple tart . \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 4 May 2022",
"This salsa might become your new favorite condiment, as its spicy-sweet- tart flavor and chunky texture can make any dish shine. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Ludivine loves the croissants and pear amandine tart . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 May 2022",
"Dessert, choice of one, warm flourless chocolate cake, vanilla cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e, pistachio macaron cake, key lime tart . \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 11 Apr. 2022"
"Michigan's beloved cherry season is upon us and there is no better way to celebrate those sweet or tart summer gems than with the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 30 June 2022",
"Pink Lady apples are sweet and tart , bursting with flavor and nutrition. \u2014 Good Housekeeping , 28 June 2022",
"The secret ingredient is a backdrop of sweet and tart pomegranate molasses to brighten all the other flavors. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 June 2022",
"The soft texture is balanced by the staccato of the salty nuts, which compliment the sweet and tart flavors of the orange frosting that offers a lingering brightness with every bite. \u2014 Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic , 3 June 2022",
"Katsu sauce, a sweet and tart fruity sauce, is also a classic accompaniment. \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"The tart -sweet glaze on these meatballs is an excellent way to begin eating. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Apr. 2021",
"Fair trade organic coffees and teas are the perfect complements to a flaky croissant, mango tart , or croque monsieur. \u2014 Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure , 5 June 2022",
"Enter: rhubarb and red onion agrodolce, the tart and savory-sweet condiment where rhubarb shines without being dessertified or laden with sugar. \u2014 Christian Reynoso, Bon App\u00e9tit , 26 May 2022",
"An apple tart with vanilla ice cream ($14) was, one evening, a tad soggy. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Since this quiche uses a generous amount of filling for the final bake, any shrinkage would render the tart too shallow to hold it all. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Dessert includes the choice of a chocolate mint tart , french toast bread pudding, carrot cake, a cereal milk panna cotta, toffee cheese cake, cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e, or an ice cream sundae. \u2014 Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2022",
"This easy, free-form tart can be made with homemade or store-bought pie crust. \u2014 Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Porch Light is packed with aromas and flavors of white peaches, white flowers and a Granny Smith apple tart . \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 4 May 2022",
"This salsa might become your new favorite condiment, as its spicy-sweet- tart flavor and chunky texture can make any dish shine. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Ludivine loves the croissants and pear amandine tart . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 May 2022",
"Dessert, choice of one, warm flourless chocolate cake, vanilla cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e, pistachio macaron cake, key lime tart . \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 11 Apr. 2022"
": a usually assigned piece of work often to be finished within a certain time":[],
": duty , function":[],
": something hard or unpleasant that has to be done":[],
": subjection to adverse criticism : reprimand":[
"\u2026 the state government was called to task for not doing more to help the area around the casinos.",
"\u2014 Stephanie Powers",
"In the NFL, coaches often aren't brought to task for their worst decisions even after games.",
"\u2014 Rodger Sherman"
],
": to assign a task to":[
"employees tasked with updating the files"
],
": to impose a tax on":[],
": to oppress with great labor":[
"tasks his mind with petty details"
],
"\u2014 see also take to task":[
"\u2026 the state government was called to task for not doing more to help the area around the casinos.",
"\u2014 Stephanie Powers",
"In the NFL, coaches often aren't brought to task for their worst decisions even after games.",
"\u2014 Rodger Sherman"
]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Our first task is to review the budget.",
"one of my tasks in the morning is to make lunches for everyone in the family",
"Verb",
"I have been tasked by the host with bringing the pies for Thanksgiving this year.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"When the author's monsters are accidentally released into an unassuming town, Stine's daughter and neighbor are up to the task to capture them. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 22 June 2022",
"Meanwhile Gwen is using her powers to help, because the grown-ups aren\u2019t up to the task . \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 21 June 2022",
"Gascon has recently been taken to task by a state appeals court over his refusal to prosecute three-strike cases. \u2014 Bill Melugin, Fox News , 17 June 2022",
"Planning to take some Bitcoin maxi to task on Twitter? \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"It\u2019s a continual process of warding off a wandering mind, and putting your attention to the task at hand. \u2014 Paul Christianson, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"The grueling 400 hurdles added another level of difficulty to the task . \u2014 Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 11 June 2022",
"Biden\u2019s way-too-late, and clearly not up to the task , Operation Fly Formula is on its fifth \u2014 that\u2019s right, fifth mission. \u2014 Rita Numerof, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Today such a proof of concept would have to rely on the gamma-ray data collected by Fermi LAT\u2014which isn\u2019t up to the task , according to Fornengo and his colleagues. \u2014 Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Jha did also task Kumari with taking Anjali to the local hospital every other week for a checkup, so that at she is regularly attended to by a medical professional, even if they are not trained to handle mental health issues specifically. \u2014 Pallabi Munsi, CNN , 31 May 2022",
"After the panel\u2019s lineup is set, Fulton Superior Court Judge Robert C.I. McBurney, who\u2019s been assigned to supervise the special grand jury, will swear in the jurors and task them with their legal responsibilities. \u2014 Tamar Hallerman, ajc , 2 May 2022",
"And on the national scale, the US Congress has considered reviving the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps, which could task workers with jobs like retrofitting buildings with better insulation and windows. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 28 Feb. 2022",
"The order will also ensure that American cryptocurrency laws align with those of U.S. allies, and will task the Financial Stability Oversight Council to investigate any financial concerns, according to the Associated Press. \u2014 Carmela Chirinos, Fortune , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Before your next leadership meeting, task your team with coming up with ideas and suggestions on updating or revamping your processes. \u2014 Josee Larocque Patton, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The new legislation will task the city board of elections with creating a new municipal voter registration form, implementing staff trainings and notifying individuals of their new voting rights. \u2014 Kelly Mena, CNN , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Outside of automation, technology leaders should task teams to learn and adopt new technologies driving innovation across the enterprise. \u2014 Shay Antebi, Forbes , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Your cookbook encourages those women to task their family with some of their responsibilities. \u2014 Essence , 11 Oct. 2021"
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English taske , from Middle French dialect (Picardy, Flanders) tasque , from Medieval Latin tasca tax or service imposed by a feudal superior, alteration of *taxa , from taxare to tax":"Noun"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for task Noun task , duty , job , chore , stint , assignment mean a piece of work to be done. task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance. charged with a variety of tasks duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance. the duties of a lifeguard job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance. the job of turning the company around chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm. every child was assigned chores stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service. a 2-month stint as a reporter assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority. a reporter's assignment",
": one that imposes a task or burdens another with labor":[]
},
"examples":[
"pitiless taskmaster that he was, Ebenezer Scrooge only reluctantly let his ill-paid clerk have Christmas Day off",
"known as a tough but fair taskmaster",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There are many moments in the documentary that show Hayes as a tough, blunt taskmaster . \u2014 Lee Igel, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Multilingual rapper Lisa, 25, describes how their main producer, Teddy Park, is a firm, but strict taskmaster in the studio. \u2014 Gil Kaufman, Billboard , 23 May 2022",
"Musk is a taskmaster who plays fast and loose with the rules. \u2014 Anne Sraders, Fortune , 30 Apr. 2022",
"That something has somehow made its way into the tough bones of Cronin, who was brought here three years ago to be a taskmaster , but has suddenly become a ringleader. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 13 Nov. 2021",
"Halls carried a reputation in the industry for being a taskmaster who was particularly skilled at keeping productions on schedule. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Oct. 2021",
"One of the people helping Stevenson stay focused is veteran coach Ivan Fears, a stern taskmaster whom the rookie appreciates. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 27 Aug. 2021",
"Remind yourself, from time to time, to pull back from being the taskmaster and enjoy each other. \u2014 Michelle Icard, CNN , 24 Aug. 2021",
"Satprem is a harsh taskmaster whose edicts result in conflict between the residents of Auroville and its governing body at an ashram in Pondicherry. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 July 2021"
": a sensation obtained from a substance in the mouth that is typically produced by the stimulation of the sense of taste combined with those of touch and smell : flavor":[],
": a small amount tasted":[],
": appreciate , enjoy":[],
": critical judgment, discernment, or appreciation":[],
": individual preference : inclination":[],
": manner or aesthetic quality indicative of such discernment or appreciation":[],
": test":[],
": the act of tasting":[],
": the distinctive quality of an experience":[
"The way we were treated left a bad taste in my mouth [=made me feel disgusted, bitter, etc.]"
],
": the objective sweet, sour, bitter, salty, or umami quality of a dissolved substance as perceived by the sense of taste":[],
": the special sense that perceives and distinguishes the sweet, sour, bitter, salty, or umami quality of a dissolved substance and is mediated by taste buds on the tongue":[],
": to ascertain the flavor of by taking a little into the mouth":[],
": to become acquainted with by experience":[
"has tasted the frustration of defeat"
],
": to eat or drink a little":[],
": to eat or drink especially in small quantities":[],
": to have a specific flavor":[
"the apple tastes sour"
],
": to have perception, experience, or enjoyment : partake":[
"\u2014 often used with of"
],
": to perceive or recognize as if by the sense of taste":[],
": to test the flavor of something by taking a small part into the mouth":[]
"She said there was garlic in the sauce, but I couldn't really taste it.",
"Have you ever tasted anything so delicious?",
"I tasted the tea and put more sugar in it.",
"She offered to taste the wine.",
"He tasted the tea to see if it was sweet enough.",
"This is the first food I've tasted since yesterday.",
"She talked about the day when she first tasted the joy of flying.",
"He has tasted the frustration of defeat.",
"Noun",
"The wine had a slightly bitter taste .",
"She likes the taste of apples and cinnamon.",
"I detected a strong taste of ginger in the sauce.",
"The illness affected her sense of taste .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The two beekeepers, who work as architects, look after the hives in their free time and take guests to learn about the bees and taste their honey. \u2014 Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"Incognegro is built around Porter\u2019s brand of elevated, forward-thinking, culturally relevant material and intended to showcase his talents and taste across a variety of platforms. \u2014 Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
"Scientists working with food and pharmaceutical company Kirin developed an electrical chopstick accessory that makes food taste 50 percent saltier\u2014without adding salt. \u2014 Joanna Thompson, Scientific American , 21 June 2022",
"There will also be doggy ice cream for four-legged festivalgoers, and a VIP ice cream lounge where guests can relax, meet the chefs and taste exclusive products. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"The issue, of course, is that the trio of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green can practically taste another NBA title. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"The duxelles, while cooked until almost dry, can also throw some moisture, as will the p\u00e2t\u00e9 and mustard, so each step must be done perfectly or the meat will taste boiled. \u2014 Gordon Hamersley, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022",
"This method ensures that your iced tea won't taste too weak or watery once the ice in your glass starts to melt. \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 13 June 2022",
"Check out the Santurce artsy gay village in San Juan, taste some tapas at the Bear Tavern, relax at the Xteamworks gay sauna and visit the swanky Condado Beach. \u2014 Ellen Wulfhorst, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Enjoy fireworks for your taste buds in the form of ice cream sandwiches. \u2014 Amber Love Bond, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"From scary slices of cake to portable spooky cupcakes to salty-sweet confections, your taste buds will be satisfied with a single bite of any one of these Halloween treats. \u2014 Leah Rocketto And Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 27 June 2022",
"In the next round, a blind taste test, Condon had to figure out the name, milk type, cheese type, country of origin and age of five random cheeses. \u2014 Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune , 21 June 2022",
"The simplicity of a frozen banana dipped in chocolate, nuts, coconut shavings, or sprinkles may not sound extravagant, but your taste buds will forever be indebted. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 20 June 2022",
"Each gummy contains 25 mg of broad spectrum CBD, and pleases the taste buds with a burst of berry flavor. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Nearby, judges convened to announce winners in the Native foods contest, a blind taste -test of traditional foods in three separate categories. \u2014 Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News , 11 June 2022",
"While many visitors have their taste buds set on fresh Maine seafood (and rightly so), this taco joint should not be skipped. \u2014 Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure , 11 June 2022",
"Tom took on the Hot Ones challenge back in December 2021 and started crying when the sauce got too spicy for his taste buds. \u2014 Samantha Olson, Seventeen , 3 June 2022"
"Middle English, to touch, test, taste, from Anglo-French taster , from Vulgar Latin *taxitare , frequentative of Latin taxare to touch, feel \u2014 more at tax entry 2":"Verb"
": having, exhibiting, or conforming to good taste":[
"a tasteful display"
],
": tasty sense 1a":[]
},
"examples":[
"a tasteful and attractive design",
"a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The tasteful , transitional textile has long been a top choice for designers looking to weave some personality and pizzazz into their outerwear and beyond. \u2014 Kevin Huynh, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"Keyboardist Joel Robinow does vintage sounds, tasteful fills. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 17 June 2022",
"Her designs are sensual yet tasteful , and modern with a hint of yesteryear. \u2014 Allyson Portee, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"In came a backdrop of white, a clean canvas for the home's dark natural woods and a tasteful collection of art and antiques. \u2014 Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens , 5 May 2022",
"Its current fourth generation also pushes the boundaries of tasteful SUV exterior design and offers both conventional and hybrid powertrains. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The building has been furnished with a tasteful blend of modern furnishings and antiques. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Kodi Smit-McPhee took my breath away in a baby blue Bottega Veneta, substituting a tie with a tasteful chain around his neck. \u2014 Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Songs of worship are not an easy buy for those who aren\u2019t devout, but De Jes\u00fas breaks the barrier with strong melodies, a strong voice and tasteful , contemporary visuals. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 23 Mar. 2022"
"a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The tasteful , transitional textile has long been a top choice for designers looking to weave some personality and pizzazz into their outerwear and beyond. \u2014 Kevin Huynh, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"Keyboardist Joel Robinow does vintage sounds, tasteful fills. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 17 June 2022",
"Her designs are sensual yet tasteful , and modern with a hint of yesteryear. \u2014 Allyson Portee, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"In came a backdrop of white, a clean canvas for the home's dark natural woods and a tasteful collection of art and antiques. \u2014 Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens , 5 May 2022",
"Its current fourth generation also pushes the boundaries of tasteful SUV exterior design and offers both conventional and hybrid powertrains. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The building has been furnished with a tasteful blend of modern furnishings and antiques. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Kodi Smit-McPhee took my breath away in a baby blue Bottega Veneta, substituting a tie with a tasteful chain around his neck. \u2014 Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Songs of worship are not an easy buy for those who aren\u2019t devout, but De Jes\u00fas breaks the barrier with strong melodies, a strong voice and tasteful , contemporary visuals. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 23 Mar. 2022"
"Skip the tasteless chains and do your taste buds a favor. \u2014 Brenda Cain And Yadi Rodriguez - Cleveland.com, cleveland , 12 Oct. 2021",
"All had their defenders but none were so tasteless as to claim the American people would notice any benefit from these cases. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
"Public backlash to the segment was immediate, with critics decrying Betty\u2019s comments as tasteless and obscene. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face after Rock made a tasteless joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. \u2014 ELLE , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Having such a theme as the foundation for a show could easily veer corny, if not tasteless . \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 6 May 2022",
"Without exception, the works showcased in the Decentral Art Pavilion were banal, tasteless and pointlessly surreal. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The patty did appear to be a whole chicken breast, but was tasteless and slightly on the dry side. \u2014 Brenda Cain, cleveland , 13 Jan. 2022",
"The details \u2014 from the patty of tasteless Land O\u2019 Lakes butter Thai Airways served on Ghosh\u2019s first flight to the U.S., to the crazed adventure that was pandemic panic-shopping \u2014 are vivid and personal. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 Apr. 2022"
"Skip the tasteless chains and do your taste buds a favor. \u2014 Brenda Cain And Yadi Rodriguez - Cleveland.com, cleveland , 12 Oct. 2021",
"All had their defenders but none were so tasteless as to claim the American people would notice any benefit from these cases. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
"Public backlash to the segment was immediate, with critics decrying Betty\u2019s comments as tasteless and obscene. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face after Rock made a tasteless joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. \u2014 ELLE , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Having such a theme as the foundation for a show could easily veer corny, if not tasteless . \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 6 May 2022",
"Without exception, the works showcased in the Decentral Art Pavilion were banal, tasteless and pointlessly surreal. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The patty did appear to be a whole chicken breast, but was tasteless and slightly on the dry side. \u2014 Brenda Cain, cleveland , 13 Jan. 2022",
"The details \u2014 from the patty of tasteless Land O\u2019 Lakes butter Thai Airways served on Ghosh\u2019s first flight to the U.S., to the crazed adventure that was pandemic panic-shopping \u2014 are vivid and personal. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 Apr. 2022"
"The New Orleans\u2013born, L.A.-based tastemaker has designed a San Francisco townhouse as well as her own New York City home. \u2014 The Editors Of Elle Decor, ELLE Decor , 1 June 2022",
"Aseem has achieved modest literary success\u2014enough to make him, in his forties, the go-to authority on the Indian literary firmament, a tastemaker of sorts who hosts get-togethers in his apartment, furnished appropriately with Indian crafts. \u2014 Rafia Zakaria, The New Republic , 5 May 2022",
"The royal tastemaker is intent on finding out the identity of Lady Whistledown, the anonymous gossipmonger exposing the secrets (and hypocrisy) of London\u2019s elite. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Aoki is a tastemaker , entertainer, designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 2 May 2022",
"Mitzi Shore, who passed in 2018 at age 87, had established herself as the Hollywood tastemaker to impress when won the Store from her ex-husband Sammy a year earlier than Letterman\u2019s debut. \u2014 Todd Gilchrist, Variety , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The asymmetrical design was part of the fashion tastemaker 's Spring 2020 collection and features a plunging neckline with layers of delicate ruffles. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
"This is where word of mouth from critics, journalists and guild voters spread in a slow, but steady stream at Q&As and tastemaker events throughout the season. \u2014 Clayton Davis, Variety , 27 Mar. 2022",
"His dining room, office, and bedroom are time capsules showing how upper-middle-class people in Paris lived when Paris was the center of the art world and the premiere tastemaker . \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 10 Mar. 2022"
"Foodies will get a kick out of these adorable stickers from Olive & June that feature an array of tasty treats, like burgers, fries, ice cream cones, and pizza slices. \u2014 Tiffany Dodson And Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR , 24 June 2022",
"Ever the comedian, Sandler made light of the situation by joking about a trio of seagulls who mistook his floating private parts for some tasty treats. \u2014 Andrea Towers, EW.com , 7 June 2022",
"More than just tasty treats, these festive desserts are a perfect Halloween craft for kids! \u2014 Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
"Just like chocolate, treat yourself to these tasty treats that contain gluten-free ceramides, which the brand says can help skin retain moisture and protect collagen and elastin. \u2014 Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Dogs have harness and attire fitting areas with custom-sized benches to make the process more comfortable and free tasty treats. \u2014 Kate Hardcastle, Forbes , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Reba McEntire is expanding her empire with her very own music venue featuring tasty treats. \u2014 Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com , 27 Nov. 2021",
"These holiday edibles can serve as tasty treats or stocking stuffers for loved ones, co-workers, clients and employees. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com , 26 Nov. 2021",
"New this year is the Reindeer Cake Pop which joins the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish and other tasty treats including the Cranberry Bliss Bar and Snowman Cookie, all back for another cheerful holiday season. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 24 Nov. 2021"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for tasty palatable , appetizing , savory , tasty , toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste. palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable. butterflies that birds find palatable appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste. appetizing hors d'oeuvres savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness. dumplings with savory fillings tasty implies a pronounced taste. a tart and tasty pie toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness. an enticing array of toothsome desserts",
"the kids will tatter that doll beyond repair if they don't quit yanking on it",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Dangerous Toys\u2019 tattered sway made these Austin, Texas rockers an appealing spin for fans whose appetite for destruction had yet to be satiated. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 29 May 2020",
"Most of the fabric was worn, torn or tattered , and the bits that were still in good condition were too small to use for other projects. \u2014 Alisha Mcdarris, Popular Science , 3 Apr. 2020",
"Coming down that highway, one\u2019s arrival was confirmed by a row of flag poles holding international flags, tattered and generally ignored. \u2014 Nathan Taylor Pemberton, New York Times , 20 Jan. 2020",
"So where did Ransom\u2019s tattered cozy knit end up after filming wrapped? \u2014 Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com , 26 Dec. 2019",
"So where did Ransome\u2019s tattered cozy knit end up after filming wrapped? \u2014 Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com , 3 Dec. 2019",
"This store, along with other Starbucks locations throughout the city, would fall prey to similar assaults during the day, leaving dozens of storefronts defaced and tattered . \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 2 Oct. 2019",
"Over time, the pages of the book tattered , until Futhu was able to read it himself. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Aug. 2019",
"The flag, pierced by German bullet holes and tattered by the wind, flew aboard one of the landing crafts that troops used to storm the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. \u2014 David Jackson, USA TODAY , 19 July 2019",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Decades later, the Squirrel, as her friends called her, hung on to every old tatter . \u2014 Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times , 25 Feb. 2021",
"Even as the protests rage, voters are also enduring a coronavirus death toll that\u2019s exceeded 100,000 and a U.S. economy in tatters . \u2014 Justin Sink, Bloomberg.com , 7 June 2020",
"Such potential tatters of ancient DNA are not exactly Jurassic Park\u2013quality. \u2014 Riley Black, Scientific American , 17 Apr. 2020",
"His army is in tatters , and while the common people still largely support him, the powerful clans do not. \u2014 Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 Apr. 2020",
"With its economy and healthcare system already in tatters , Syria isn\u2019t in a position to deal with either the medical or financial fallout from the coronavirus. \u2014 Ian Bremmer, Time , 19 Apr. 2020",
"For a white liberal, the book leaves many an illusion in tatters . \u2014 Michael Ignatieff, New York Times , 6 Apr. 2020",
"Since the coronavirus hit, China's economy has been in tatters . \u2014 Barnini Chakraborty, Fox News , 25 Mar. 2020",
"Now, that partnership is in tatters as the coronavirus pandemic has driven the fastest collapse of oil prices in more than a generation. \u2014 Matt Phillips, New York Times , 20 Mar. 2020"
"Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse t\u01ebturr tatter; akin to Old English t\u00e6tteca rag, Old High German zotta matted hair, tuft":"Noun"
"one of those tatterdemalion towns of the rust belt where the factories closed down decades ago",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Overhanging his outer compound wall were the only two remaining shade trees in the citadel, one a dying oak, the other a mulberry tree, and within the compound was a tatterdemalion garden, where a scrawny pomegranate tree drooped with heavy fruit. \u2014 Rod Nordland, New York Times , 10 Oct. 2017"
"those neighborhood busybodies, constantly tattling and whispering over their backyard fences",
"Noun",
"she claims to have picked up some juicy tattle about the candidate",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The post went on to imply that the Common Application \u2014 the third-party manager of applications for lots of colleges \u2014 could tattle to other schools if an applicant broke an early decision agreement. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Dec. 2021",
"This is the only way to tattle to the lead: The accusation is specific and limited in scope, the offense just happened, and there are presumably witnesses to the bad behavior. \u2014 Ali Barthwell, Vulture , 24 Nov. 2021",
"In essence, said Richard Scott Carnell, a former Treasury Department official, Molyneux was selling Euro Pacific as a firm that will not tattle to tax authorities. \u2014 Matthew Goldstein, New York Times , 19 Oct. 2020",
"The email was, in effect, asking residents to tattle on each other for failing to socially distance. \u2014 Jacob Stern, The Atlantic , 21 Apr. 2020",
"Polling his colleagues, Fowler found that sites had tattled to Facebook about their visits to a sperm measurement service, medical insurers and a credit agency. \u2014 Jeff John Roberts, Fortune , 3 Feb. 2020",
"Priests, seminarians and former seminarians described in interviews a climate of self-censure, with men often tattling on one another and gossiping rather than speaking openly. \u2014 Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2019",
"Turns out some professor just made a funny on Twitter calling Stephens a bedbug (context: the Times has bedbugs) and the latter lost his mind over it and tried to get the poor guy fired by tattling to his provost. \u2014 Michael Andor Brodeur, BostonGlobe.com , 30 Aug. 2019",
"Back with the guys, Garrett\u2019s ready to tattle on Luke P., telling the men that \u2014 as expected \u2014 Luke was dishonest with them. \u2014 Joyce Chen, refinery29.com , 20 June 2019",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"There was a time when people, perhaps naively, considered newspapers a cut above chat-show tattle , more reliable, more likely to get at something beyond mere opinion. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Let this be a lesson to all future tattle -tales: Use your words when explaining the drama dujour, if not for the lead's sake, for your own. \u2014 Martha Sorren, refinery29.com , 14 June 2021",
"Independent thinkers retreat to great books, which never tattle or subtweet or bully or, most importantly, bore you to death. \u2014 Stefan Beck, Washington Examiner , 1 Apr. 2021",
"Lady Whistledown, the pseudonymous writer of Bridgerton\u2019s tittle- tattle rag, is voiced by Julie Andrews, just as the CW\u2019s mysterious blogger had Kristen Bell as its narrator. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 25 Dec. 2020",
"The following day there was an article in the Washington Post \u2014 and instant tittle- tattle everywhere: the president had been planning to meet Solzhenitsyn but had been persuaded not to, and there would only be a lunch with a group of dissidents. \u2014 Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, National Review , 17 Nov. 2020",
"For all her tattle , Mrs. Tittlemouse knew not of the coronavirus pivot. \u2014 Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com , 11 Oct. 2020",
"Google no longer has to worry about Microsoft tattle -telling on its powerful ad business. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 May 2019",
"But some of the most salacious tittle- tattle originates from inside the palace. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Marie Claire , 5 Sep. 2019"
": any of various slender long-legged shorebirds (such as the willet, yellowlegs, and redshank) of the sandpiper family with a loud and frequent call":[],
": tattletale":[]
},
"examples":[
"as the office's resident tattler , she can be counted on to report any unauthorized use of the photocopiers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Mortimer Zuckerman, the owner, hired him to replace a British editor who had turned it from a brash, tough-guy paper into a tattler of celebrity gossip and supermarket tabloid stunts. \u2014 Robert D. Mcfadden, BostonGlobe.com , 5 Aug. 2020",
"Being a tattler or someone who is too focused on the drama rarely works out, largely because those dudes are more focused on screen time than the lead. \u2014 Martha Sorren, refinery29.com , 20 June 2019",
"There are social repercussions for kids who develop a reputation as tattlers : they get left out. \u2014 K. Lori Hanson Ph.d., miamiherald , 8 Mar. 2018",
"Dwight and Eugene remain at an ideological impasse, but Eugene is too busy waffling between his morality and his desire to stay alive to actually pick a side\u2014and for reasons unknown, Dwight hasn\u2019t found a way to simply ax the potential tattler . \u2014 Laura Bradley, HWD , 3 Dec. 2017"
": someone (such as a child) who tells secrets about what someone else has done : one who tattles : informer":[]
},
"examples":[
"don't be such a tattletale and tell me about every little thing your sister does",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Deciding to become a whistleblower requires some hefty thinking, trying to balance a personal sense of ethical codes versus the potential for being known as an informer or tattletale . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 23 June 2021",
"The odds are that once self-driving cars become prevalent, the general public will wise up that self-driving cars have this intrinsic capability of being a tattletale . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 12 June 2021",
"The boy was branded as a tattletale for reporting what had happened to him and became the target of fierce bullying at school. \u2014 Emma Brown, Washington Post , 22 Feb. 2021",
"Kaila White, 29, also of Phoenix, was a good student and a tattletale while growing up. \u2014 Michelle Rogers, USA TODAY , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Was this really all in my head? *** Some families might demonize liars, or tattletales , or people who fall down on some other moral imperative. \u2014 Alyson Pomerantz, Longreads , 3 Sep. 2019",
"Baby Cardi B Fans reimagined this adorable throwback photo of Cardi B into a sassy little tattletale . \u2014 Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR , 17 Dec. 2018",
"Caregivers tend to frown on these tattletales , especially if the offense is minor. \u2014 Scott Berson, charlotteobserver , 6 Apr. 2018"
"On a candlelit, makeshift stage in a tentpole town near the Great Lakes, as attendees post up in tatty lawn chairs, Kirsten puts up a Hamlet monologue as gorgeous and gripping as any in a fancy London theater. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Vulture , 23 Dec. 2021",
"Hurd, however, transcended Trump\u2019s tatty coattails just enough to win the district by 1.3 percentage points over former Democratic Congressman Pete Gallego. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 5 Oct. 2021",
"Science educators were not interested in running a playground that, after 40-plus years, had become physically tatty and obsolete in its predigital presentation. \u2014 Mark Lamster, Dallas News , 11 Aug. 2021",
"Like many of the city\u2019s saloons, Marie\u2019s Crisis, the tatty but venerable West Village piano bar, was closed during the pandemic. \u2014 Rachel Syme, The New Yorker , 17 July 2021",
"But those concerns often conveniently overlooked the tatty crud regularly published in the country\u2019s reactionary right-wing tabloids, many of which are owned by Murdoch, which have had a profoundly deleterious effect on British society for decades. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 21 June 2021",
"Reiko Huffman\u2019s scenic design re-creates well the tatty motel where King spent his last night. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 Apr. 2021",
"The company turned its tatty icons like Mickey Mouse into cash cows. \u2014 Ben Smith, New York Times , 11 Apr. 2020",
"The final page of the book shows him being pursued by Bambolona, the baker\u2019s friendly but plain-faced daughter, who hands him a tatty bunch of flowers. \u2014 Naomi Fry, The New Yorker , 6 Apr. 2020"
": to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The boys continually taunted each other.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"George and Martha proceed to taunt and prod each other in front of the unwitting young people. \u2014 Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"In one scene, Anna asks Matthias if he\u2019s ever been called by the derogatory name that children have been using to taunt and hurt her. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Onoda believes that American G.I.s may have placed it there to taunt him. \u2014 Dan Piepenbring, The New Yorker , 16 June 2022",
"Guard 1, played by Richard P. Trujillo, is a rigid rule-follower, but Guard 2, played by Jada Alston Owens, bends the rules to both befriend and taunt Fay. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"The rare Game 7 blowout, with Goran Dragic leading the way with 25 points, Purple Shirt Guy from Charlotte no longer courtside to taunt Wade. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
"Diana apparently cultivated media attention more than is assumed, to play the media, to taunt media members, and in addressing past media taunts, Brown suggests the possibility that the latter played a role in her fatal accident. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Middle school classmates would taunt me, luring me into chat rooms under the false hope of friendship only to call me names and repeat them in school the next day. \u2014 Shelli Nicole, Vogue , 22 Apr. 2022",
"After getting one dog riled, the fox would go down the street and taunt another. \u2014 The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Facebook image with the anti-Biden taunt has been altered. \u2014 Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY , 6 Nov. 2016",
"That private fear becomes a public taunt in Amsterdam, when the rapper is greeted by a horde of people in blackface. \u2014 Nicole Acheampong, The Atlantic , 26 Mar. 2022",
"The Kremlin and its press organs airbrushed the taunt out of the official transcripts. \u2014 The New Yorker , 13 Mar. 2022",
"On the beach, two alpha males tussled, one using his chest and large, trunklike nose (hence the name elephant seal) to push away a rival, while adding a final rumbling growl to intimidate \u2014 or maybe just taunt \u2014 the loser. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Feb. 2022",
"For those who have always thought of the idea of capturing every Pok\u00e9mon as a kind of in-game taunt that no one really attempts, battling is a more mixed bag. \u2014 Will Bedingfield, Wired , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Every chorus of that taunt just seemed to hang there, like breath in the cold night air. \u2014 Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com , 15 Dec. 2021",
"When the Chargers took the Allegiant Stadium field Sunday night, somebody turned off all the lights, and through the darkness a singular voice boomed into a sing-song taunt that would continually haunt. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 9 Jan. 2022",
"Magpie took it as a taunt and tried to suss out the identity of the jerk who teased her. \u2014 Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online , 7 Jan. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1539, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
"circa 1527, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"perhaps from Middle French tenter to try, tempt \u2014 more at tempt":"Verb"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for taunt Verb ridicule , deride , mock , taunt mean to make an object of laughter of. ridicule implies a deliberate often malicious belittling. consistently ridiculed everything she said deride suggests contemptuous and often bitter ridicule. derided their efforts to start their own business mock implies scorn often ironically expressed as by mimicry or sham deference. youngsters began to mock the helpless wino taunt suggests jeeringly provoking insult or challenge. hometown fans taunted the visiting team",
": to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The boys continually taunted each other.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"George and Martha proceed to taunt and prod each other in front of the unwitting young people. \u2014 Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"In one scene, Anna asks Matthias if he\u2019s ever been called by the derogatory name that children have been using to taunt and hurt her. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Onoda believes that American G.I.s may have placed it there to taunt him. \u2014 Dan Piepenbring, The New Yorker , 16 June 2022",
"Guard 1, played by Richard P. Trujillo, is a rigid rule-follower, but Guard 2, played by Jada Alston Owens, bends the rules to both befriend and taunt Fay. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"The rare Game 7 blowout, with Goran Dragic leading the way with 25 points, Purple Shirt Guy from Charlotte no longer courtside to taunt Wade. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
"Diana apparently cultivated media attention more than is assumed, to play the media, to taunt media members, and in addressing past media taunts, Brown suggests the possibility that the latter played a role in her fatal accident. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Middle school classmates would taunt me, luring me into chat rooms under the false hope of friendship only to call me names and repeat them in school the next day. \u2014 Shelli Nicole, Vogue , 22 Apr. 2022",
"After getting one dog riled, the fox would go down the street and taunt another. \u2014 The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Facebook image with the anti-Biden taunt has been altered. \u2014 Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY , 6 Nov. 2016",
"That private fear becomes a public taunt in Amsterdam, when the rapper is greeted by a horde of people in blackface. \u2014 Nicole Acheampong, The Atlantic , 26 Mar. 2022",
"The Kremlin and its press organs airbrushed the taunt out of the official transcripts. \u2014 The New Yorker , 13 Mar. 2022",
"On the beach, two alpha males tussled, one using his chest and large, trunklike nose (hence the name elephant seal) to push away a rival, while adding a final rumbling growl to intimidate \u2014 or maybe just taunt \u2014 the loser. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Feb. 2022",
"For those who have always thought of the idea of capturing every Pok\u00e9mon as a kind of in-game taunt that no one really attempts, battling is a more mixed bag. \u2014 Will Bedingfield, Wired , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Every chorus of that taunt just seemed to hang there, like breath in the cold night air. \u2014 Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com , 15 Dec. 2021",
"When the Chargers took the Allegiant Stadium field Sunday night, somebody turned off all the lights, and through the darkness a singular voice boomed into a sing-song taunt that would continually haunt. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 9 Jan. 2022",
"Magpie took it as a taunt and tried to suss out the identity of the jerk who teased her. \u2014 Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online , 7 Jan. 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for taunt Verb ridicule , deride , mock , taunt mean to make an object of laughter of. ridicule implies a deliberate often malicious belittling. consistently ridiculed everything she said deride suggests contemptuous and often bitter ridicule. derided their efforts to start their own business mock implies scorn often ironically expressed as by mimicry or sham deference. youngsters began to mock the helpless wino taunt suggests jeeringly provoking insult or challenge. hometown fans taunted the visiting team",
"High Tension is unflinchingly violent and distressingly taut in a way few films dare to be. \u2014 Declan Gallagher, EW.com , 25 June 2022",
"Look for pomegranates that feel heavy with firm, taut skin. \u2014 Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens , 29 Oct. 2021",
"The author's taut depiction of life under a police state feels timely and gripping. \u2014 Hanif Abdurraqib, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"Still- taut acidity keeps it all fresh, and promises to allow for further aging. \u2014 Brian Freedman, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Midpalate of green limes, green apples and a tinge of honey in a wine bathed with taut acidity. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"In a taut , three-hole aggregate playoff after the 18-hole fourth round ended in a tie, Justin Thomas, 29, held off the 25-year-old rising star Will Zalatoris to win his second P.G.A. Championship. \u2014 Bill Pennington, New York Times , 22 May 2022",
"Weilerstein\u2019s lines were pulled taut like the cables of a bridge. \u2014 Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"Darcy\u2019s ornate guitar parts coexist comfortably with Cartwright and Stidworthy\u2019s taut rhythms. \u2014 Ted Davis, SPIN , 19 May 2022"
"Pimples pop, pupils dilate, tendons tauten , and breathing gets so shallow that people fall into respiratory acidosis. \u2014 John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Those systems use hydraulics or electromagnetic fluids to soften or tauten the ride. \u2014 Jack Stewart, WIRED , 9 Apr. 2018",
"BMW\u2019s adaptive dampers stifle road imperfections and tauten the 5 Series for hard cornering. \u2014 Miles Branman, Orange County Register , 26 Feb. 2017"
"a seedy section of the city's waterfront that was rife with cheap taverns , tattoo parlors, and run-down flophouses",
"a colonial-era tavern that has been serving weary travelers for two and a half centuries",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Located at 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, just two miles from Northside Hospital Atlanta, the tavern is open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 12 May 2022",
"Naperville\u2019s oldest tavern will spruce up its outdoor seating area this year with black square tables, black and gray mesh chairs and a black fence. \u2014 Suzanne Baker, Chicago Tribune , 20 May 2022",
"That outdoor space is now used by a neighboring tavern , The Backyard, 2153-2155 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. \u2014 Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022",
"A dozen more are on the way, from Salt & Straw to Bamboo Sushi to Ranch Pizza to Breakside Brewing, which has ambitious plans to open two taprooms, an American tavern and a food cart pod anchored by Matt\u2019s BBQ. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 May 2022",
"Rudy emerges, and the two of them, after posing for more photos, wander into a tavern packed with St. Patty\u2019s Day revelers. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Apr. 2022",
"For a beer somewhere more casual, Greenlaw recommends Solly\u2019s, a tavern on U Street. \u2014 Molly Hanson, Outside Online , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Gastown is the site of the city\u2019s beginnings, apparently a tavern owned by a guy named Gassy Jack. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 15 Mar. 2022",
"In 1956, driven out by a rent hike, the Laxers bought a tavern called the Beer Haven in a small South Tampa strip mall and relaunched it as a steak house, furnishing it with antiques and artwork from old theaters, auctions and estate sales. \u2014 Alexander Lobrano, WSJ , 25 Jan. 2022"
"He believes in taxing the rich to give to the poor.",
"You are taxed according to your income.",
"puzzles that tax your brain",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In 2014, Diehl helped lead a successful ballot campaign that repealed part of a 2013 law that created increases in the state gas tax tied to the rate of inflation. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 29 June 2022",
"With the price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. hovering around $5, President Joe Biden has attempted to take action by calling on Congress last week to enact a three-month pause on the federal gasoline tax . \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 28 June 2022",
"Macron\u2019s government previously scrapped the housing tax as part of the same plan. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 28 June 2022",
"For a house valued at $1 million, the tax is $50 a year. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 June 2022",
"The state tax is tied to inflation and set to increase Friday from around 36 cents to about 43 cents per gallon. \u2014 Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022",
"Last week, Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for 90 days and encouraged state governments to suspend their own gas taxes. \u2014 Ben Ritz, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"Now, eight months later, there has been little progress on changing national laws to implement the tax . \u2014 Paul Hannon, WSJ , 26 June 2022",
"Should the Blazers land in the tax , the taxpayer mid-level exception will be about $6.2 million. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Researchers are drilling down into the ways life on a hotter planet will tax our bodies, and looking for protections that, unlike air-conditioning, don\u2019t make the problem worse. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
"Gabriela Bucher, the executive director of Oxfam International, told CNN Business at Davos this week that governments should tax wealth on the world's wealthiest people. \u2014 Ramishah Maruf, CNN , 27 May 2022",
"Government officials at both the state and federal levels have been trying for years to tax and spend their way to fiscal success. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Issue 4 was actually a charter amendment that would have raised the limit the city can tax property owners for fire department buildings, equipment and operations to 5.8 mills. \u2014 Bob Sandrick, cleveland , 10 May 2022",
"Some thriving and happy European countries, Switzerland and Belgium among them, do not normally tax capital gains at all. \u2014 Kevin D. Williamson, National Review , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Currently, there are nine states that don't tax wages, ranging from Florida to New Hampshire. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Tax-cut proposals are a direct effort to compete with states that don't tax earnings, including Texas, Florida and Tennessee \u2014 places to which many young Mississippians are moving for fatter paychecks. \u2014 Emily Wagster Pettus, ajc , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Netflix doesn\u2019t want to dismantle password-sharing completely, only to tax the practice. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 21 Apr. 2022"
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Greek taxi- , from taxis":"Combining form",
"Middle English, to estimate, assess, tax, from Anglo-French taxer , from Medieval Latin taxare , from Latin, to feel, estimate, censure, frequentative of tangere to touch \u2014 more at tangent entry 2":"Verb"
": to go at low speed along the surface of the ground or water":[],
": to operate an aircraft on the ground under its own power":[],
": to ride in a taxicab":[
"taxied to the train station"
],
": to transport by or as if by taxi":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"We caught a taxi to the restaurant.",
"We went to the restaurant by taxi .",
"Verb",
"The plane taxied slowly to the runway.",
"The pilot taxied out to the runway.",
"The pilot taxied the plane out to the runway.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In the next scene, Allison arrives via taxi at her old house in Los Angeles. \u2014 Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
"After that, it will be expanded to cover ride-sharing services, carpools, and new mobility solutions that will appear, such as autonomous taxi drones. \u2014 Bernard Marr, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"Eduardo Conticello has had many near-misses with his taxi and would like to see scooters abolished completely. \u2014 Barbie Latza Nadeau With Hada Messia, CNN , 19 June 2022",
"The Gala Marty, Wendy, Jonah and Charlotte crawl out of the wreckage with barely a scratch, take a taxi home, get dressed up and attend a fancy gala celebrating the Byrde Family Foundation. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Last month, Volocopter completed its first flight for a third vehicle, the VoloConnect\u2014its newest taxi that will be able to carry four passengers for up to 70 miles. \u2014 Jessica Mathews, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"Sedans, SUVs and a blue taxi lined up along one Pudong district street that has a string of auto repair shops busy fixing flat tires and AC problems. \u2014 Rachel Liang, WSJ , 1 June 2022",
"Defense lawyers noted that Sussmann, who didn't testify, billed the taxi ride to the FBI building to his law firm at the time, Perkins Coie, rather than to the Clinton campaign. \u2014 Bart Jansen, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
"But Berkowitz noted that Sussmann billed his taxi ride to FBI headquarters for the meeting to his law firm, rather than the campaign. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 28 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The four crew members -- three paying passengers and a former NASA astronaut there to serve as commander -- taking part in the mission, dubbed Ax-1, will taxi to the ISS via SpaceX vehicles as part of the 10-day trip. \u2014 Catherine Thorbecke, CNN , 6 Apr. 2022",
"After that, aircraft will be able to taxi underneath the western skybridge, adding two extra miles of taxiway space to the airport. \u2014 Laura Ly, CNN , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Everybody at Uber/Lyft will have to taxi once a month. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021",
"That gives it some mobility, but limits its ability to taxi around the ground. \u2014 J. George Gorant, Robb Report , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Indians use the fintech service to pay for a wide range of goods and services, from groceries to taxi fares to airline tickets. \u2014 Biman Mukherji, Fortune , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Only one engine was used to taxi along the runway for takeoff. \u2014 Eve Chen, USA TODAY , 16 Sep. 2021",
"Before that, the Internet established new networks of information which transformed daily activities from product shopping to business meetings to even taxi summoning. \u2014 Steve Tengler, Forbes , 8 Sep. 2021",
"Avery Lalor can taxi an airplane, take off, run radio communications, and navigate the skies using an aircraft\u2019s GPS system. \u2014 Jenny Singer, Glamour , 13 July 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1911, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"The taxicab pulled to a stop in front of a white colonial residence in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. \u2014 Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Early Wednesday morning, an armed California man was detained by police shortly after getting out of a taxicab in front of Kavanaugh\u2019s house. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 9 June 2022",
"Instead of following her on foot, Mr. Galella hailed a taxicab . \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022",
"An Idaho man arrested this month is accused of shooting and killing an Anchorage taxicab driver in 1985. \u2014 Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Jan. 2022",
"Not long ago, on a busy road from the airport in a taxicab , my daughter and the driver watched in horror as a deer leapt in front of a large truck a couple of lanes over. \u2014 Natalie Angier, The New York Review of Books , 9 May 2019",
"Water taxis are part taxicab , part ferry, part tour boat and all fun. \u2014 Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 Oct. 2021",
"The plan also includes $65 million in relief for the Big Apple's struggling taxicab industry, which faces stiff competition from rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber, and is comprised mostly of immigrants and people of color. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 9 Sep. 2021",
"Try to pay for a taxicab in Shanghai or Shenzhen with physical notes, and prepare for dirty looks. \u2014 Charlie Campbell, Time , 11 Aug. 2021"
"a very taxing workload that is taking a lot of time to finish",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That\u2019s not a great head space in such a mentally taxing game, in which the space between the ears makes the difference between good players and great ones. \u2014 Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"While Myers gave up just four games to Long, her semifinal match Saturday morning was a bit more taxing . \u2014 Gabby Hajduk, The Indianapolis Star , 11 June 2022",
"The next matchup was far more taxing , as the Celtics fell behind the Bucks, three games to two, but rallied to win the series in seven games. \u2014 Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com , 30 May 2022",
"McCullum has had plum T20 franchise gigs, including currently coaching Kolkata Knight Riders in the high-profile Indian Premier League, but the grind of international cricket will be far more taxing and a trickier challenge. \u2014 Tristan Lavalette, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Risky decision-making is a tall and taxing order, psychologically speaking. \u2014 Lila Thulin, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 May 2022",
"There\u2019s a specific scene in this that must have been quite taxing . \u2014 Simon Thompson, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"Focusing on the financial impact of the decisions that must be made during a separation process is very difficult when the emotional impact of the situation is so taxing . \u2014 Kimberly R. Nelson, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Curling has one of the most taxing schedules of any sport at the Winter Games, with competitions stretching from Feb. 2 to Feb. 20 and with as many as three rounds of matches a day. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Feb. 2022"
": to not do something that is risky or dangerous":[
"She was taking no chances by refusing to go skydiving.",
"They did not take any chances and called the fire department when they smelled gas.",
"He said he couldn't afford to take any chances ."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142947"
},
"takhaar":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a backveld Boer":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8t\u00e4-",
"\u02c8tak\u02cch\u00e4r",
"\u02c8ta\u02cck\u00e4r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Afrikaans, literally, unkempt person, from tak branch, bough (from Middle Dutch tac sharp point, branch) + haar hair, from Middle Dutch haer ; akin to Old English h\u01e3r hair":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143311"
},
"tape measure":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a narrow strip (as of a limp cloth or steel tape) marked off in units (such as inches or centimeters) for measuring":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This digital tape measure comes with three memory functions: one short-term and two long-term. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Your handyman has a busy summer ahead of him, which is why this easy-to-read tape measure is a must-have in his tool kit. \u2014 Annie O\u2019sullivan, Good Housekeeping , 20 Apr. 2022",
"For a smaller space, a 12-foot or 25-foot tape measure will work. \u2014 Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com , 27 Feb. 2022",
"For measuring an entire property, a 100-foot tape measure , available for less than $25, is handy. \u2014 Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com , 27 Feb. 2022",
"For most of an hour, the argument continued, with each side flourishing its prop: the permit, the tape measure . \u2014 Peter Hessler, The New Yorker , 27 Dec. 2021",
"With more than a tape measure , the artist has to adjust the art. \u2014 John Mcphee, The New Yorker , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Please don\u2019t whip out a tape measure with every bulb; just get the tops buried. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Sep. 2021",
"Use the same tape measure or measuring tool throughout the entire project for consistency. \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 2 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1845, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143440"
},
"take (a place) by storm":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to quickly become very popular throughout (a place)":[
"The latest band taking the country by storm is a Swedish group."
