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": dwell sense 2a , abide sense 2":[],
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"the basic monetary unit of North Korea and South Korea \u2014 see Money Table":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Experts say traders use the data for just about every kind of investment around the world, from U.S. stocks to the Korean won . \u2014 Chris Gayomali, The Week , 5 Oct. 2018",
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"JSerra will play host to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in a rematch of the Southern Section Division 1 final won by JSerra. \u2014 Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
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"At one point shortly after the 18-year-old won gold in the women\u2019s big air event, a third of the 50 trending hashtags on China\u2019s Weibo social media platform were about her. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Feb. 2022",
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"Had Arsenal won and finished fourth, then Spurs would have missed out on the Champions League. \u2014 Steve Price, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
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"Hedge funds have been selling currencies such as the Thai baht and the South Korean won . \u2014 Julia-ambra Verlaine, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
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"They were sentenced to up to two years in prison and fined up to 7 million won , about $5,700, each. \u2014 John Yoon, New York Times , 13 May 2022",
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"The Korean won was also down, trading around 1274 per dollar. \u2014 Laura He, CNN , 6 May 2022",
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"The ring is the last won by Horry, who played for NBA title teams with the Houston Rockets in 1994 and 1995, Los Angeles Lakers in 2000, 2001 and 2002 and San Antonio Spurs in 2005 and 2007. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 2 May 2022"
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
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"Korean w\u014fn":"Noun",
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"Middle English, from Old English wunian \u2014 more at wont":"Verb"
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"\u02c8w\u014dn",
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"\u02c8w\u022fn",
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"\u02c8w\u0259n"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114614",
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"verb"
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"won't":{
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": will not":[]
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"I won't see him today."
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"1562, in the meaning defined above":""
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"New England, upstate New York, and Northern Pennsylvania \u02ccw\u0259nt",
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"eastern South Carolina \u02c8w\u00fcnt",
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"\u02c8w\u0259nt",
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"\u02c8w\u014dnt",
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"\u02c8wu\u0307nt",
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"greater NYC \u02c8w\u00fcnt"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183714",
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"contraction"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200412",
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"idiom"
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": a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel":[
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"it's a wonder you weren't killed",
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"the pyramid is a wonder to behold"
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],
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": a feeling of doubt or uncertainty":[],
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": effective or efficient far beyond anything previously known or anticipated":[
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"a wonder fabric"
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": exciting amazement or admiration":[
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"wonder toys"
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": miracle":[],
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": rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience":[],
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": the quality of exciting amazed admiration":[],
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": to be curious or in doubt about":[
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"wonders why birds sing"
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": to be in a state of wonder":[],
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": to feel curiosity or doubt":[
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"wondering about the future"
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": to feel surprise":[],
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": wondrous , wonderful : such as":[],
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"Stevie 1950\u2013 born Stevland Hardaway Judkins American singer, songwriter and instrumentalist":[]
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.",
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"This new computer is a technological wonder .",
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"The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.",
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"We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.",
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"She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder .",
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"Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular",
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"Verb",
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"Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue",
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"Who could that be at the door, I wonder ",
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"She wondered aloud what to do with the money.",
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"I was wondering about that.",
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"Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Trusting in wonder \u2019s resonant effects is something akin to faith. \u2014 Anelise Chen, The Atlantic , 17 May 2022",
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"There is no wonder so many people are leaving cable for streaming. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 13 May 2022",
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"After soaking in the wonder of Hawai\u2019i\u2019s rainforests in the early morning, Alohilani Resort scheduled an off-road planting experience at Gunstock Ranch on the North Shore of O\u2019ahu. \u2014 Malik Peay, Essence , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Even at its 47-degree coldest, the almost-spring morning did not deter an observer from standing barefoot on a stone balcony, and gazing up in wonder . \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Mar. 2022",
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"As one of Earth\u2019s most familiar sights in the sky, the moon has inspired billions of people to gaze upward in wonder . \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 17 Mar. 2022",
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"Near the Pacific coastline at the base of a hillside, visitors gaze up in wonder at more than 50 acres of ranunculus plants in rows of vibrant pink, red, orange, white, salmon and yellow flowers. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Mar. 2022",
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"On one hand, there was the brilliance of Anna Shcherbakova, who skated a triumphant and history-making performance, redemptive in its wonder . \u2014 Robert Samuels, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Feb. 2022",
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"After two years on the sidelines, many in the biz wonder if the industry will ever return to its usual privileged position, although the table sales revenue is traditionally vital for the Brit Trust charity that the Brits benefit. \u2014 Mark Sutherland, Variety , 8 Feb. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Some wonder if this stance might help explain the departure over the last two years of 46 faculty members, especially women and those of color. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"As are many in the country, Gilbert\u2019s parents wonder how authorities allowed the gunman to rampage for more than an hour-and-a-half before intervening and killing him. \u2014 Theresa Waldrop, CNN , 10 June 2022",
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"As Trump weighs another run for the White House, other Republicans wonder quietly if the committee hearings will have an impact on the public \u2014 or if Jan. 6 will simply be forgotten. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro And Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune , 8 June 2022",
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"Looking at that history, some who have known De Luca over the years wonder what happens next. \u2014 Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022",
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"Many investors wonder if the Federal Reserve can manage to tame inflation without sending the U.S. into recession. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 7 June 2022",
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"Experts wonder if that's still possible now that the court has a 6-3 conservative majority. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
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"While there are no tooth marks or shed teeth on the Confractosuchus fossil, the authors wonder whether its missing hind limbs and tail were scavenged. \u2014 Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica , 6 June 2022",
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"But some wonder if the approach has staying power the longer Mr. Trump is out of office. \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"This was half a century ago, but there is still wonder in his voice. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 7 Dec. 2021",
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"It\u2019s no wonder European markets are drooling at the prospect of grabbing a bigger slice of the SPAC pie. \u2014 Adrian Croft, Fortune , 4 Mar. 2021"
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"12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English wundor ; akin to Old High German wuntar wonder":"Noun"
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8w\u0259n-d\u0259r"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"caution",
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"flash",
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"marvel",
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"miracle",
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"phenomenon",
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"portent",
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"prodigy",
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"sensation",
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"splendor"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181327",
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"adjective",
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"biographical name",
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"wonderful":{
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"definitions":{
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": exciting wonder : marvelous , astonishing":[
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"a sight wonderful to behold"
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],
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": unusually good : admirable":[
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"did a wonderful job"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"The rooms were filled with wonderful works of art.",
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"It was a wonderful party.",
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"You did a wonderful job.",
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"She came home with wonderful news.",
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"It's wonderful to finally meet you.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Fair foods such as funnel cakes, turkey legs and corn dogs connect Black Americans to these spaces and are wonderful for celebrating Juneteenth, since the holiday falls near the start of summer, exactly when these foods are best to enjoy. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"As such, technology like this can be exceptionally wonderful . \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 6 June 2022",
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"While an accepting community is wonderful , the overarching reason most travelers come to Dawson City is for outdoor adventure \u2014 and the area has plenty to offer for all activity levels. \u2014 Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
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"That was really wonderful because they were so fixated on their boy making this little milestone moment. \u2014 Gil Kaufman, Billboard , 16 May 2022",
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"Lastly, the environment in Memphis for the playoffs is wonderful . \u2014 Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times , 13 May 2022",
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"Oliver is wonderful , however, in her first screen role. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 11 May 2022",
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"Despite the accommodation being more rustic than Solberg anticipated, the two had a wonderful time in Topanga. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 9 May 2022",
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"And the creative team has been so wonderful to encourage us to find our own imprint, our own voice. \u2014 Jenelle Riley, Variety , 6 May 2022"
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8w\u0259n-d\u0259r-f\u0259l"
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"amazing",
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"astonishing",
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"astounding",
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"awesome",
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"awful",
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"eye-opening",
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"fabulous",
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"marvelous",
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"marvellous",
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"miraculous",
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"portentous",
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"prodigious",
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"staggering",
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"stunning",
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"stupendous",
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"sublime",
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"surprising",
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"wondrous"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214023",
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"wondering":{
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": a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel":[
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"it's a wonder you weren't killed",
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"the pyramid is a wonder to behold"
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": a feeling of doubt or uncertainty":[],
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": effective or efficient far beyond anything previously known or anticipated":[
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"a wonder fabric"
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": exciting amazement or admiration":[
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"wonder toys"
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": miracle":[],
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": rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience":[],
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": the quality of exciting amazed admiration":[],
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": to be curious or in doubt about":[
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"wonders why birds sing"
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": to be in a state of wonder":[],
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": to feel curiosity or doubt":[
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"wondering about the future"
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": wondrous , wonderful : such as":[],
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"Stevie 1950\u2013 born Stevland Hardaway Judkins American singer, songwriter and instrumentalist":[]
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world.",
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"This new computer is a technological wonder .",
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"The child's eyes were filled with wonder during the trip to the circus.",
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"We watched the fireworks show with wonder and amazement.",
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"She gazed up at the tall buildings in wonder .",
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"Is it any wonder why this movie is so popular",
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"Verb",
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"Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue",
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"Who could that be at the door, I wonder ",
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"She wondered aloud what to do with the money.",
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"I was wondering about that.",
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"Sometimes his behavior makes me wonder .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Trusting in wonder \u2019s resonant effects is something akin to faith. \u2014 Anelise Chen, The Atlantic , 17 May 2022",
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"There is no wonder so many people are leaving cable for streaming. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 13 May 2022",
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"After soaking in the wonder of Hawai\u2019i\u2019s rainforests in the early morning, Alohilani Resort scheduled an off-road planting experience at Gunstock Ranch on the North Shore of O\u2019ahu. \u2014 Malik Peay, Essence , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Even at its 47-degree coldest, the almost-spring morning did not deter an observer from standing barefoot on a stone balcony, and gazing up in wonder . \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Mar. 2022",
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"As one of Earth\u2019s most familiar sights in the sky, the moon has inspired billions of people to gaze upward in wonder . \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 17 Mar. 2022",
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"Near the Pacific coastline at the base of a hillside, visitors gaze up in wonder at more than 50 acres of ranunculus plants in rows of vibrant pink, red, orange, white, salmon and yellow flowers. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Mar. 2022",
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"On one hand, there was the brilliance of Anna Shcherbakova, who skated a triumphant and history-making performance, redemptive in its wonder . \u2014 Robert Samuels, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Feb. 2022",
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"After two years on the sidelines, many in the biz wonder if the industry will ever return to its usual privileged position, although the table sales revenue is traditionally vital for the Brit Trust charity that the Brits benefit. \u2014 Mark Sutherland, Variety , 8 Feb. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Some wonder if this stance might help explain the departure over the last two years of 46 faculty members, especially women and those of color. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"As are many in the country, Gilbert\u2019s parents wonder how authorities allowed the gunman to rampage for more than an hour-and-a-half before intervening and killing him. \u2014 Theresa Waldrop, CNN , 10 June 2022",
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"As Trump weighs another run for the White House, other Republicans wonder quietly if the committee hearings will have an impact on the public \u2014 or if Jan. 6 will simply be forgotten. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro And Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune , 8 June 2022",
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"Looking at that history, some who have known De Luca over the years wonder what happens next. \u2014 Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022",
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"Many investors wonder if the Federal Reserve can manage to tame inflation without sending the U.S. into recession. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 7 June 2022",
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"Experts wonder if that's still possible now that the court has a 6-3 conservative majority. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
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"While there are no tooth marks or shed teeth on the Confractosuchus fossil, the authors wonder whether its missing hind limbs and tail were scavenged. \u2014 Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica , 6 June 2022",
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"But some wonder if the approach has staying power the longer Mr. Trump is out of office. \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"This was half a century ago, but there is still wonder in his voice. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 7 Dec. 2021",
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"It\u2019s no wonder European markets are drooling at the prospect of grabbing a bigger slice of the SPAC pie. \u2014 Adrian Croft, Fortune , 4 Mar. 2021"
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"12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English wundor ; akin to Old High German wuntar wonder":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8w\u0259n-d\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"caution",
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"flash",
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"marvel",
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"miracle",
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"phenomenon",
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"portent",
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"prodigy",
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"sensation",
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"splendor"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215201",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"biographical name",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"wonderment":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a cause of or occasion for wonder":[],
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": astonishment , surprise":[],
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": curiosity about something":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"He felt a sense of wonderment .",
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"gazed in wonderment at the holiday decorations",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Meanwhile, there isn\u2019t any AI today that has a semblance of common sense and nor has any of the cognitive wonderment of robust human thinking. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
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"Some of the new dinos have red feathers, a cute touch, but there's little of the wonderment of the first film, barring an image of a sad bronto at a logging site. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
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"Meanwhile, there isn\u2019t any AI today that has a semblance of common sense and nor has any of the cognitive wonderment of robust human thinking. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
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"One lot expressed wonderment at my grasp of the English language. \u2014 Deepa Mehta, Variety , 16 May 2022",
|
||
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"In the streaming age, such instances were liable to incite wonderment from other art-rock bands. \u2014 Zach Schonfeld, Billboard , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
||
|
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"The look on his face was a pure smile and pure wonderment . \u2014 Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter , 6 May 2022",
|
||
|
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"In those days, the focus was the usual tech wonderment preoccupation about whether or not AI could be devised to drive a car. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Like many observers, Troy basketball coach Scott Cross looks at the events of Jan. 12, 1992, with wonderment . \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 10 Feb. 2022"
|
||
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],
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||
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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},
|
||
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
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"\u02c8w\u0259n-d\u0259r-m\u0259nt"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
||
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"admiration",
|
||
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"amazement",
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"astonishment",
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||
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"awe",
|
||
|
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"wonder"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135912",
|
||
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
||
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]
|
||
|
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},
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"wondrous":{
|
||
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"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
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"definitions":{
|
||
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": that is to be marveled at : extraordinary":[
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||
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"a wondrous feat"
|
||
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]
|
||
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},
|
||
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"examples":[
|
||
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"The museum featured a display of wondrous tapestries.",
|
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"what a wondrous discovery fire must have been"
|
||
|
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],
|
||
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"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"Middle English, alteration of wonders , from genitive of wonder entry 1":""
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
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"\u02c8w\u0259n-dr\u0259s"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"amazing",
|
||
|
|
"astonishing",
|
||
|
|
"astounding",
|
||
|
|
"awesome",
|
||
|
|
"awful",
|
||
|
|
"eye-opening",
|
||
|
|
"fabulous",
|
||
|
|
"marvelous",
|
||
|
|
"marvellous",
|
||
|
|
"miraculous",
|
||
|
|
"portentous",
|
||
|
|
"prodigious",
|
||
|
|
"staggering",
|
||
|
|
"stunning",
|
||
|
|
"stupendous",
|
||
|
|
"sublime",
|
||
|
|
"surprising",
|
||
|
|
"wonderful"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005630",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
|
"adverb",
|
||
|
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"adverb,",
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"wonk":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the policy wonks in the government",
|
||
|
|
"the candidate has an army of policy wonks ready to write for him a position paper on virtually any issue",
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
||
|
|
"In a wonk -fest like the World Economic Forum, jargon is everywhere. \u2014 Samanth Subramanian, Quartz , 26 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"The post is still a dream job for Wu \u2014 a former Democratic city councilor and policy wonk in the mold of mentor Sen. Elizabeth Warren. \u2014 Steve Leblanc, ajc , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Up until the last year or so, Jack Ciattarelli was mostly known as a moderate policy wonk with a hard-to-pronounce last name. \u2014 Dustin Racioppi, USA TODAY , 4 Nov. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"But in spite of the mounting body count in America\u2019s cities, the prospect of defunding America\u2019s police force still seems to capture the imagination of a certain class of progressive wonk . \u2014 Nate Hochman, National Review , 7 Oct. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"The Senate\u2019s wonk -in-chief has once again shown who\u2019s really in charge as lawmakers try to push $3.5 trillion in spending through an arcane budget rule. \u2014 Philip Elliott, Time , 20 Sep. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"George Skelton looked at the effort by Republican Kevin Faulconer, the former San Diego mayor, to run his recall election campaign as a policy wonk . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 July 2021",
|
||
|
|
"These similarities have little to do with actual policy, but neither Bryan nor Trump sold himself as a policy wonk . \u2014 Sean-michael Pigeon, National Review , 9 July 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Amanda's husband is an embassy wonk who lured his family to the African country under dangerously false pretenses. \u2014 Seija Rankin, EW.com , 8 July 2021"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"1954, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"origin unknown":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u00e4\u014bk",
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u022f\u014bk"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bookworm",
|
||
|
|
"dink",
|
||
|
|
"dork",
|
||
|
|
"geek",
|
||
|
|
"grind",
|
||
|
|
"nerd",
|
||
|
|
"swot",
|
||
|
|
"weenie"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233115",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"wont":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"custom",
|
||
|
|
"fashion",
|
||
|
|
"habit",
|
||
|
|
"habitude",
|
||
|
|
"pattern",
|
||
|
|
"practice",
|
||
|
|
"practise",
|
||
|
|
"ritual",
|
||
|
|
"second nature",
|
||
|
|
"trick",
|
||
|
|
"way"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": accustom , habituate":[],
|
||
|
|
": accustomed , used":[
|
||
|
|
"got up early as he is wont to do"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
": habitual way of doing : use":[],
|
||
|
|
": inclined , apt":[
|
||
|
|
"revealing as letters are wont to be",
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 Gladys M. Wrigley"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
": to have the habit of doing something":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"Adjective",
|
||
|
|
"she paced about the room, as she is wont to do whenever she is agitated",
|
||
|
|
"Noun",
|
||
|
|
"he got up early, as is his wont"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"1530, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
||
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb",
|
||
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"Middle English woned, wont , from past participle of wonen to dwell, be used to, from Old English wunian ; akin to Old High German won\u0113n to dwell, be used to, Sanskrit vanoti he strives for \u2014 more at win":"Adjective"
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"also \u02c8w\u0259nt",
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u022fnt",
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u00e4nt",
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u014dnt"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wont Noun habit , practice , usage , custom , wont mean a way of acting fixed through repetition. habit implies a doing unconsciously and often compulsively. had a habit of tapping his fingers practice suggests an act or method followed with regularity and usually through choice. our practice is to honor all major credit cards usage suggests a customary action so generally followed that it has become a social norm. western-style dress is now common usage in international business custom applies to a practice or usage so steadily associated with an individual or group as to have almost the force of unwritten law. the custom of wearing black at funerals wont usually applies to a habitual manner, method, or practice of an individual or group. as was her wont , she slept until noon",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"accustomed",
|
||
|
|
"given",
|
||
|
|
"habituated",
|
||
|
|
"used"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200527",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
|
"noun",
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"wonted":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": usual or ordinary especially by reason of established habit":[
|
||
|
|
"spoke with his wonted slowness"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
||
|
|
"His wonted improvisations and other departures from the script did not suggest his usual ease. \u2014 Matthew Walther, TheWeek , 13 Mar. 2020",
|
||
|
|
"Egypt chose a different path, preferring to return to the wonted pain of dysfunctional autocracy and avoid civil war (although civil war seems even still to be creeping up on the Egyptians out of Sinai and Libya). \u2014 Kenneth M. Pollack, New York Times , 25 Apr. 2016"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"or \u02c8w\u00e4n-",
|
||
|
|
"also \u02c8w\u0259n-",
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u022fn-t\u0259d",
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u014dn-"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wonted usual , customary , habitual , wonted , accustomed mean familiar through frequent or regular repetition. usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness. my usual order for lunch customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community. the customary waiting period before the application is approved habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition. a habitual morning routine wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated. his wonted determination accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom. accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-073752",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
|
"adverb",
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"wontless":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": unaccustomed , unwonted":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"-tl\u0259\u0307s"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020444",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"wonton":{
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": filled pockets of noodle dough served boiled in soup or fried":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
||
|
|
"Highlights include a firecracker shrimp snack, which marinates Gulf shrimp in ginger and lime, then wraps them in a crispy wonton shell, served with sweet chile sauce. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 4 May 2022",
|
||
|
|
"Regarding the taste, McDonald's describes the flavor as savory and soy-forward, probably akin to your favorite wonton dipping sauce. \u2014 Men's Health Editorial, Men's Health , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
||
|
|
"The corunda was the size of a mega- wonton but was luscious; the two Oaxacan tamales were soft and spectacular. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Dec. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"The spicy Sichuan wonton , or chao shou, comes to the table drenched in a spicy chili oil flavored with Sichuan peppercorn and a black vinegar sauce. \u2014 CNN , 1 Dec. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Crisp wonton shells filled with ahi tuna, avocado and sesame soy. \u2014 Paul Walsh, Star Tribune , 29 June 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Lay the wonton wrappers on the baking sheet without overlapping. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 6 Apr. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"The spicy wonton soup is a new entry into the Anchorage soup hall of fame. \u2014 Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News , 25 Feb. 2021",
|
||
|
|
"Order standouts like kaya toast sandwiching coconut jam; wontons filled with shrimp, cod and country ham in chile oil; and the ever-wonderful seafood laksa. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Apr. 2020"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
||
|
|
"1934, in the meaning defined above":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
||
|
|
"Chinese (Guangdong) w\u00e0hn-t\u0101n":""
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u00e4n-\u02cct\u00e4n"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001307",
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"wonder drug":{
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"definitions":{
|
||
|
|
": a drug usually newly discovered that elicits a dramatic positive response in a patient's condition : miracle drug":[
|
||
|
|
"So far, Prozac is acting as something of a wonder drug ; it is highly effective, causes few dangerous side effects, and is already the most widely prescribed antidepressant after just 4 years on the market.",
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 Ruth Levy Guyer and Daniel E. Koshland Jr.",
|
||
|
|
"Stodgy old aspirin suddenly appears to be a wonder drug . But as often happens in medicine, the news hype may have overreached in search of hope.",
|
||
|
|
"\u2014 Steven Findlay"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
||
|
|
"\u02c8w\u0259nd-\u0259r-"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
||
|
|
"Xtandi, a wonder drug for prostate cancer, was developed at UCLA with substantial funding from the taxpayers through the Pentagon and the National Institutes of Health. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 10 Feb. 2022",
|
||
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"Then, in 2021, ivermectin became the wonder drug of choice for some anti-vaxxers. \u2014 Joshua Cohen, Forbes , 1 Jan. 2022",
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"Ivermectin is an over 30-year-old wonder drug that treats life- and sight-threatening parasitic infections. \u2014 Jeffrey R. Aeschlimann, The Conversation , 14 Oct. 2021",
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"But at a price tag of $56,000 every year, with thousands of dollars in other potential medical bills for monitoring side effects like brain swelling, families desperate for a wonder drug could also be bankrupting themselves for nothing. \u2014 Melody Schreiber, The New Republic , 14 July 2021",
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"But for the 2,500 such men returning from World War II, modern wheelchairs offered mobility, and the new wonder drug penicillin cured dangerous infections. \u2014 Annette Sisco, NOLA.com , 8 Nov. 2020",
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"But this doesn\u2019t mean the CMPV injections are a cancer wonder drug . \u2014 Daniel Oberhaus, Wired , 5 Oct. 2020",
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"The goal of the CORONA database isn't to find a wonder drug per se, but to help design better clinical trials that can establish a real cause-and-effect relationship between a drug agent and an individual's survival. \u2014 Ryan Prior, CNN , 27 June 2020",
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"Despite the political crisis, the populist leader has touted chloroquine as a potential wonder drug against the new coronavirus -- like his US counterpart Trump. \u2014 Shasta Darlington And Tara John, CNN , 20 May 2020"
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