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{
"Comice":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a large pear that has a creamy white, juicy flesh and a greenish-yellow skin marked with red":[
"Though not as readily available as the other varieties, the Comice has become my second favorite eating or dessert pear, since it's usually sweet and full of flavor.",
"\u2014 Nancy Baggett , The Washington Post , 1 Oct. 2003",
"Buttery Comices , the most delicately perfumed and smoothest textured, can be stuffed and baked and served with various flavors of ice cream or sabayon.",
"\u2014 Lindsey Remolif Shere , Gourmet , October 1985"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1905, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from French, short for Doyenn\u00e9 du Comice , literally, \"Doyenn\u00e9 of the (horticultural) cooperative,\" referring to the Comice horticole d'Angers , where the variety was developed in the 1840's (French comice , earlier, \"Roman assembly,\" borrowed from Latin comitia ); doyenn\u00e9 \"variety of pear,\" literally, \"office of a dean, deanery,\" going back to Old French dean\u00e9 , from deien, doien \"dean\" + -\u00e9 , noun suffix (going back to Latin -\u0101tus )":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8m\u0113s",
"k\u014d-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131507",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Commelinaceae":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a large widely distributed family of herbaceous plants (order Xyridales) that have perfect flowers with a distinct calyx and corolla and upper leaves shaped like a spathe and that comprise the spiderworts \u2014 see commelina , tradescantia":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Commelina , type genus + -aceae":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4m\u0259l\u0259\u0307\u02c8n\u0101s\u0113\u02cc\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140803",
"type":[
"adjective",
"plural noun"
]
},
"Commodus":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"Lucius Aelius Aurelius a.d. 161\u2013192 Roman emperor (180\u2013192)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259-d\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203909",
"type":[
"biographical name"
]
},
"Commonwealth Day":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a holiday observed in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations formerly on May 24 as the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birthday and now on the second Monday in March":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1958, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181640",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Commonwealth of Independent States":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"association formed in 1991 by the former constituent republics of the Soviet Union except for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia; Turkmenistan changed to associate member status in 2005.; Georgia withdrew in 2009.":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-182940",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"Commonwealth of Nations":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"association of sovereign states consisting of the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies; formerly constituted, with several other British-controlled territories, the British Empire":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-192604",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"Communion Sunday":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a Sunday on which Holy Communion is celebrated in some Protestant churches":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012512",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"Compi\u00e8gne":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"town in northern France on the Oise River population 40,517":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u022f\u207f-\u02c8pyen\u02b8"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185811",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"Complutensian":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": of or relating to the polyglot bible published in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares, Spain, in 1513\u201317 and containing the Old Testament in Hebrew, the Targum of Onkelos on the Pentateuch, the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and the Greek New Testament":[
"the Complutensian Polyglot"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin complutensis (from Complutum , city in Spain\u2014now Alcal\u00e1 de Henares ) + English -ian":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6k\u00e4mpl\u00fc\u00a6tench\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004746",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"com-":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": with : together : jointly":[
"\u2014 usually com- before b, p , or m com mingle , col- before l col linear , and con- before other sounds con centrate"
],
"comedy; comic":[],
"comma":[],
"commercial organization":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, with, together, thoroughly \u2014 more at co-":"Prefix"
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103641",
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"prefix"
]
},
"comb":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a fleshy crest on the head of the domestic chicken and other domestic birds":[],
": a toothed instrument used especially for adjusting, cleaning, or confining hair":[],
": currycomb":[],
": honeycomb":[],
": something (such as the ridge of a roof) resembling the comb of a cock":[],
": to draw a comb through for the purpose of arranging or cleaning":[],
": to eliminate (as with a comb) by a thorough going-over":[],
": to make a thorough search":[
"comb through the classified ads"
],
": to pass across with a scraping or raking action":[],
": to roll over or break into foam":[],
": to search or examine systematically":[
"police are combing the city"
],
": to use in a combing action":[],
"combination ; combined ; combining":[],
"combustion":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He combed back his hair.",
"The wool is combed before being spun into yarn.",
"We combed the beach for shells.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And speaking of Pattern Beauty, this slender, dual-sided tool from the brand features a comb and stiff bristle brush to help sculpt your baby hair. \u2014 Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR , 24 June 2022",
"Inside, there are two mainplates, each of which holds a movement consisting of a mainspring, a cylinder, a comb and regulator. \u2014 Roberta Naas, Forbes , 4 May 2022",
"On the other hand, a new comb and brush could enhance your detangling and styling capabilities. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 28 Apr. 2022",
"With its red comb and wattles, and feathery brown coat, the seemingly curious chicken was eventually taken into custody by one of the league\u2019s staff members. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Feb. 2022",
"For the test, dogs may wear buckle, slip, or martingale collars with leashes made of fabric webbing or leather, and owners supply a comb or brush. \u2014 Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 20 Mar. 2021",
"Symptoms in infected birds include neurological symptoms, fatigue, swollen comb or wattles, difficulty walking, nasal discharge and decreased egg production. \u2014 Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News , 27 May 2022",
"Balancing its foodie elements\u2014cocoa absolute, honey comb , and lemon sugar\u2014with heliotrope puts a new twist on a familiar treat. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Apr. 2022",
"As the comb moved down and the tangles intensified, so did the stress on the scalp. \u2014 Douglas Belkin, WSJ , 2 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"As investigators comb territory around Kyiv from which Russian forces withdrew in early April, mass civilian graves have been found in most towns. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 16 Apr. 2022",
"In Bucha alone, Mayor Anatoliy Fedoruk said 403 bodies had been found and the toll could rise as minesweepers comb the area. \u2014 The Christian Science Monitor , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Searchers have been using hand tools, metal detectors, drones and sniffer dogs to comb the heavily forested and steep slopes. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Searchers had been using hand tools, drones and sniffer dogs under rainy conditions to comb the heavily forested slopes for the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, as well as any human remains. \u2014 Ng Han Guan And Ken Moritsugu, USA TODAY , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The young man is one of scores of volunteers who comb the neighborhoods for residents in need. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Workers in hazmat suits tasked with removing oily blobs continued to comb the sand. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 12 Oct. 2021",
"Workers in hazmat suits tasked with removing oily blobs continued to comb the sand. \u2014 Amy Taxin, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Oct. 2021",
"Workers in hazmat suits tasked with removing oily blobs continued to comb the sand. \u2014 Amy Taxin, chicagotribune.com , 11 Oct. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English camb ; akin to Old High German kamb comb, Greek gomphos tooth":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u014dm"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"dig (through)",
"dredge",
"hunt (through)",
"rake",
"ransack",
"rifle",
"rummage",
"scour",
"search",
"sort (through)",
"troll"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104616",
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"combat":{
"antonyms":[
"battle",
"clash (with)",
"fight",
"scrimmage (with)",
"skirmish (with)",
"war (against)"
],
"definitions":{
": a fight or contest between individuals or groups":[],
": active fighting in a war : action":[
"casualties suffered in combat"
],
": conflict , controversy":[],
": designed or destined for combat":[
"combat boots",
"combat troops"
],
": relating to combat":[
"combat missions"
],
": to engage in combat : fight":[],
": to fight with : battle":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Some of these soldiers have never seen combat .",
"He was killed in combat .",
"Verb",
"The drug helps combat infection.",
"She dedicated her life to combating poverty.",
"Exercise can help combat the effects of stress.",
"The mayor pledged to combat crime.",
"They have been combating the rebels for months.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In the early evenings of late January 1991, after local news and Wheel of Fortune, the majority of American families tuned in to CNN\u2019s coverage of Operation Desert Storm, the first ever real-time, front line broadcasts in the history of combat . \u2014 Jonathan Rowe, SPIN , 28 June 2022",
"And so, each year Fred would return to the mastodon colosseum of greater Fort Wayne for incredibly violent rounds of combat . \u2014 Peter Brannen, The Atlantic , 22 June 2022",
"Earlier this month, Ukraine\u2019s ambassador in Madrid, Serhii Phoreltsev, thanked Spain \u2014 which trumpeted a shipment of 200 tons of military aid in April \u2014 but said the ammunition included was enough for only about two hours of combat . \u2014 Andrea Rosa And Jamey Keaten, Anchorage Daily News , 21 June 2022",
"Each day of combat , for instance, yields extra pay of about $55. \u2014 Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"On Nov, 18, 1952, Williams said he and three other Panther pilots were assigned to do combat air patrol along the Yalu River, which separated the North Korean and Soviet territories. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Kurpasi served 20 years in the Marine Corps, including three combat tours, and was awarded a Purple Heart, according to his service record provided to The Post. \u2014 Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"The massive ships are essentially a mobile airbase, allowing for the rapid, long-term deployment of aircraft and weaponry to a combat theater. \u2014 Nectar Gan, Brad Lendon, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"During his 20 years of military service, Kurpasi took part in three combat tours in Iraq and was awarded a Purple Heart, according to his service record provided to the Post. \u2014 Amy Cheng And Alex Horton, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The titans of the industry have mobilized like never before to combat it. \u2014 Cristiano Lima, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
"Or perhaps a company finds a common water contaminant causes some degree of hair damage \u2014 and then concocts an antioxidant to combat it. \u2014 Jolene Edgar, Allure , 24 June 2022",
"Rising prices and the Fed\u2019s efforts to combat them have put the economy in a tight spot. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 23 June 2022",
"Poston\u2019s caddie, Aaron Flener, picked grass from outside the tee area and tossed it into the air, reading the wind to combat it as much as possible. \u2014 Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant , 23 June 2022",
"Prescribed fire must remain a tool in our toolbox to combat them. \u2014 Jennifer Henderson And Ella Nilsen, CNN , 21 June 2022",
"In addition to lingering questions, health experts say misinformation also plays a small part in vaccine hesitancy among parents, despite nearly two years of trying to combat it. \u2014 Cady Stanton, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"Discussions about mental health stigma have increased over the past few years, and one of us (Gruber) started a free online course called #talkmentalillness to combat it. \u2014 Jessica L. Borelli, Scientific American , 17 June 2022",
"The reports have started to emerge, with the Department of Justice issuing one earlier this month that said the U.S. should share more information about crimes tied to cryptocurrency and help build up its overseas partnerships to help combat them. \u2014 Jesse Hamilton, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Sadly, Bethesda's demo didn't include a VATS-like system that might emphasize loadout-specific tactics or give non- combat character archetypes a fighting chance. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 12 June 2022",
"Milley\u2019s comments left open the possibility troops could return for embassy security or another non- combat role. \u2014 Lolita C. Baldor, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
"Milley\u2019s comments left open the possibility troops could return for embassy security or another non- combat role. \u2014 Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"Milley\u2019s comments left open the possibility troops could return for embassy security or another non- combat role. \u2014 Lolita C. Baldor, Anchorage Daily News , 23 May 2022",
"Whether it was destroyed by Ukrainians or \u2014 less plausibly \u2014 sunk because of a non- combat onboard explosion of ammunition, the result is both a humiliation and a setback for Vladimir Putin's war efforts. \u2014 Joel Mathis, The Week , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The New Power Party, the fourth-largest party in Taiwan that often sides with the Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party, also called for women to be included in non- combat training programs, particularly military logistics. \u2014 Eric Cheung And Wayne Chang, CNN , 17 Mar. 2022",
"In an interview with The Associated Press In December, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said that while U.S. forces in Iraq have shifted to a non- combat role, Iran and its proxies still want all American troops to leave the country. \u2014 Qassim Abdul-zahra, USA TODAY , 13 Mar. 2022",
"In an interview with The Associated Press in December, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said that while U.S. forces in Iraq have shifted to a non- combat role, Iran and its proxies still want all American troops to leave the country. \u2014 Oassim Abdul-zahra, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1564, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
"1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Anglo-French, from combatre to attack, fight, from Vulgar Latin *combattere , from Latin com - + battuere to beat":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8bat",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccbat",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccba-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for combat Verb oppose , combat , resist , withstand mean to set oneself against someone or something. oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare. opposed the plan combat stresses the forceful or urgent countering of something. combat disease resist implies an overt recognition of a hostile or threatening force and a positive effort to counteract or repel it. resisting temptation withstand suggests a more passive resistance. trying to withstand peer pressure",
"synonyms":[
"action",
"battle",
"field"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041605",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"combative":{
"antonyms":[
"nonaggressive",
"nonbelligerent",
"pacific",
"peaceable",
"peaceful",
"unbelligerent",
"uncombative",
"uncontentious"
],
"definitions":{
": marked by eagerness to fight or contend":[]
},
"examples":[
"When the police tried to arrest him, he became combative .",
"channeling his naturally combative impulses into sports",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Officials said Hull was combative and removed a gun from a holster before the deputy fired. \u2014 Tim Stelloh, NBC News , 17 June 2022",
"Set largely among kids, and also in the home of Paul\u2019s scruffy and combative Jewish family, the movie is bustling, personable, anecdotal \u2014 and also something that Gray hardly ever is, which is funny. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 19 May 2022",
"In a ministerial career marked by ups and downs in the U.S.-Russia relationship, he has been known as sarcastic and combative , occasionally humorous and strictly committed to talking points that tend to center on Russian greatness and U.S. smugness. \u2014 Karen Deyoung, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"Former President Donald Trump wasn't on the ballot in Nebraska's crowded and combative Republican gubernatorial primary. \u2014 Paul Steinhauser, Fox News , 11 May 2022",
"As another hurricane season approaches, Florida property owners would be well served to prepare for what has unfortunately become an increasingly vicious and combative relationship with insurance companies. \u2014 Kevin Jean, Sun Sentinel , 5 May 2022",
"School board races have always been politicized but in recent years have become more polarized and openly combative . \u2014 Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Bearded and intense, Dr. Bito was a formidable and sometimes combative figure who loved a good verbal sparring match. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Nov. 2021",
"That shift allowed conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, whose message was far more conservative and combative , to leapfrog Faulconer and fellow San Diego recall candidate John Cox in polls this summer. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 Sep. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1826, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8ba-tiv"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"aggressive",
"agonistic",
"argumentative",
"assaultive",
"bellicose",
"belligerent",
"brawly",
"chippy",
"confrontational",
"contentious",
"discordant",
"disputatious",
"feisty",
"gladiatorial",
"militant",
"pugnacious",
"quarrelsome",
"scrappy",
"truculent",
"warlike"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020008",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"combativeness":{
"antonyms":[
"nonaggressive",
"nonbelligerent",
"pacific",
"peaceable",
"peaceful",
"unbelligerent",
"uncombative",
"uncontentious"
],
"definitions":{
": marked by eagerness to fight or contend":[]
},
"examples":[
"When the police tried to arrest him, he became combative .",
"channeling his naturally combative impulses into sports",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Officials said Hull was combative and removed a gun from a holster before the deputy fired. \u2014 Tim Stelloh, NBC News , 17 June 2022",
"Set largely among kids, and also in the home of Paul\u2019s scruffy and combative Jewish family, the movie is bustling, personable, anecdotal \u2014 and also something that Gray hardly ever is, which is funny. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 19 May 2022",
"In a ministerial career marked by ups and downs in the U.S.-Russia relationship, he has been known as sarcastic and combative , occasionally humorous and strictly committed to talking points that tend to center on Russian greatness and U.S. smugness. \u2014 Karen Deyoung, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"Former President Donald Trump wasn't on the ballot in Nebraska's crowded and combative Republican gubernatorial primary. \u2014 Paul Steinhauser, Fox News , 11 May 2022",
"As another hurricane season approaches, Florida property owners would be well served to prepare for what has unfortunately become an increasingly vicious and combative relationship with insurance companies. \u2014 Kevin Jean, Sun Sentinel , 5 May 2022",
"School board races have always been politicized but in recent years have become more polarized and openly combative . \u2014 Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Bearded and intense, Dr. Bito was a formidable and sometimes combative figure who loved a good verbal sparring match. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Nov. 2021",
"That shift allowed conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, whose message was far more conservative and combative , to leapfrog Faulconer and fellow San Diego recall candidate John Cox in polls this summer. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 Sep. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1826, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8ba-tiv"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"aggressive",
"agonistic",
"argumentative",
"assaultive",
"bellicose",
"belligerent",
"brawly",
"chippy",
"confrontational",
"contentious",
"discordant",
"disputatious",
"feisty",
"gladiatorial",
"militant",
"pugnacious",
"quarrelsome",
"scrappy",
"truculent",
"warlike"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092039",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"combination":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a rapid sequence of punches in boxing":[],
": an instrument designed to perform two or more tasks":[
"The tool is a jackknife and bottle opener combination ."
],
": an ordered sequence: such as":[],
": any of various one-piece undergarments for the upper and lower parts of the body":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural wore combinations in the winter to keep warm"
],
": any subset of a set considered without regard to order within the subset":[],
": the quality or state of being combined":[],
": two or more persons working as a team":[
"Together they are a winning combination ."
]
},
"examples":[
"Water is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen.",
"The car's interior is available in various color combinations .",
"A combination of factors led to her decision.",
"The milkshakes come in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, or any combination of these.",
"He has the right combination of talent and experience.",
"The combination of these two chemicals can cause an explosion.",
"What is the combination to the safe",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The remainder were a combination of think tanks, humanitarian groups and private companies involved in Ukraine\u2019s defense or economic sectors. \u2014 Michael Kan, PCMAG , 22 June 2022",
"Beco \u2014 whose name is a combination of his parents' names \u2014 was born at the Columbus Zoo on March 27, 2009, to mother Phoebe and father Coco and weighed 303 pounds at birth. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
"To Alba, sancocho is representative of Panama\u2019s culture, and how its food and the things Panamanians do are a combination of different cultures from all over the world. \u2014 Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine , 21 June 2022",
"Stagflation is a combination of economic stagnation, high inflation, and high unemployment. \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
"To see the legendary Northern Lights is a combination of luck, patience, timing, weather, and strategic planning. \u2014 Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure , 19 June 2022",
"One thing that is nice is the combination of active travel plus spa, available in the Dolomites, Lake Garda, and Sardinia. \u2014 Allison Olmsted, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Plus Company and Mekanism didn\u2019t disclose the total value of the deal, which was a combination of cash and equity. \u2014 Patrick Coffee, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Its comedic style was, as Campbell describes it, a combination of a sitcom and sketch comedy, especially because Lawrence used costumes to play multiple characters. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 15 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"see combine entry 1":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4m-b\u0259-\u02c8n\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"admixture",
"alloy",
"amalgam",
"amalgamation",
"blend",
"cocktail",
"composite",
"compound",
"conflation",
"emulsion",
"fusion",
"intermixture",
"meld",
"mix",
"mixture",
"synthesis"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023140",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"combine":{
"antonyms":[
"cartel",
"combination",
"syndicate",
"trust"
],
"definitions":{
": a combination especially of business or political interests":[
"\u2026 Grumman Corp. lost the advanced tactical aircraft contract to the combine of McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics.",
"\u2014 George J. Church"
],
": a harvesting machine that heads, threshes, and cleans grain while moving over a field":[],
": an event at which scouts from the teams in a professional sports league gather to evaluate players in preparation for choosing which players to draft":[
"a scouting combine",
"Every spring the National Football League conducts that most cherished of American rituals, the college draft. A couple of months before the event, prospective players show off their abilities in an athletic audition known as the combine .",
"\u2014 Carl Zimmer"
],
": intermix , blend":[
"Combine the sugar and flour."
],
": to act together":[
"Many factors combined to cause the recession.",
"Wolves combine in their hunt for deer."
],
": to become one":[
"The two newspapers combined as the Chronicle ."
],
": to bring into such close relationship as to obscure individual characters : merge":[
"two companies combining forces"
],
": to cause to unite into a chemical compound":[
"combining hydrofluoric acid with soda ash to form sodium fluoride"
],
": to combine a crop":[],
": to harvest with a combine":[],
": to possess in combination":[
"a writer whose works combine imagination and scholarship"
],
": to unite into a single number or expression":[
"Combine fractions and simplify."
],
": to unite to form a chemical compound":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The teams belong to a combine that scouts new players.",
"charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"1926, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Middle French combiner , from Late Latin combinare , from Latin com- + bini two by two \u2014 more at bin-":"Verb and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccb\u012bn",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u012bn",
"k\u00e4m-\u02c8b\u012bn"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for combine Verb (1) join , combine , unite , connect , link , associate , relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew",
"synonyms":[
"associate",
"coalesce",
"conjoin",
"conjugate",
"connect",
"couple",
"fuse",
"interfuse",
"join",
"link (up)",
"marry",
"unify",
"unite"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083156",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"combined":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a skiing competition combining two separate events (such as a downhill race and a slalom race)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1935, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u012bnd"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223746",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"combining":{
"antonyms":[
"cartel",
"combination",
"syndicate",
"trust"
],
"definitions":{
": a combination especially of business or political interests":[
"\u2026 Grumman Corp. lost the advanced tactical aircraft contract to the combine of McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics.",
"\u2014 George J. Church"
],
": a harvesting machine that heads, threshes, and cleans grain while moving over a field":[],
": an event at which scouts from the teams in a professional sports league gather to evaluate players in preparation for choosing which players to draft":[
"a scouting combine",
"Every spring the National Football League conducts that most cherished of American rituals, the college draft. A couple of months before the event, prospective players show off their abilities in an athletic audition known as the combine .",
"\u2014 Carl Zimmer"
],
": intermix , blend":[
"Combine the sugar and flour."
],
": to act together":[
"Many factors combined to cause the recession.",
"Wolves combine in their hunt for deer."
],
": to become one":[
"The two newspapers combined as the Chronicle ."
],
": to bring into such close relationship as to obscure individual characters : merge":[
"two companies combining forces"
],
": to cause to unite into a chemical compound":[
"combining hydrofluoric acid with soda ash to form sodium fluoride"
],
": to combine a crop":[],
": to harvest with a combine":[],
": to possess in combination":[
"a writer whose works combine imagination and scholarship"
],
": to unite into a single number or expression":[
"Combine fractions and simplify."
],
": to unite to form a chemical compound":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The teams belong to a combine that scouts new players.",
"charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"1926, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Middle French combiner , from Late Latin combinare , from Latin com- + bini two by two \u2014 more at bin-":"Verb and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u012bn",
"k\u00e4m-\u02c8b\u012bn",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccb\u012bn"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for combine Verb (1) join , combine , unite , connect , link , associate , relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew",
"synonyms":[
"associate",
"coalesce",
"conjoin",
"conjugate",
"connect",
"couple",
"fuse",
"interfuse",
"join",
"link (up)",
"marry",
"unify",
"unite"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043145",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"combining form":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a linguistic form that occurs only in compounds or derivatives and can be distinguished descriptively from an affix by its ability to occur as one immediate constituent of a form whose only other immediate constituent is an affix (such as cephal- in cephalic ) or by its being derived from an independent word (such as electro - representing electric in electromagnet or para- representing parachute in paratrooper ) or can be distinguished historically from an affix by the fact that it is borrowed from another language in which it is descriptively a word or a combining form (such as French mal giving English mal- in malodorous )":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1884, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175102",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"combust":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": burn":[]
},
"examples":[
"anthracite, which is naturally hard, combusts more cleanly than bituminous coal",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fire Factor includes a graphic on the possible height of flames that could reach a home, how likely a home might be to combust and the most recent wildfire larger than 100 acres within 20 miles. \u2014 Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022",
"Like much of the West, New Mexico is in the grips of a yearslong drought that is drying up water supplies and leaving forests ready to combust . \u2014 Dan Frosch And Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ , 7 May 2022",
"The blaze continued its run Wednesday through dry grass and scattered Ponderosa pines around homes into volcanic cinder fields, where roots underground can combust and send small rocks flying into the air, fire officials said. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Semele, white and droopy, is about to simultaneously combust . \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Everyone with a voice and an internet connection is questioning Xavier's toughness, wondering if the Musketeers will combust with the season on the line. \u2014 Adam Baum, The Enquirer , 17 Feb. 2022",
"And there\u2019s no way the bear would spontaneously combust all on its own. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The company identified the issue as the presence of dual defects that led battery materials to make contact with one another and the components to spontaneously combust . \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Dec. 2021",
"And if the Longhorns can\u2019t handle a get-right game against Kansas (1-8, 0-6) Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium, Davis might actually spontaneously combust . \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 12 Nov. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"derivative of earlier combust, combusted \"burned, consumed,\" going back to Middle English combust, borrowed from Latin combustus, past participle of comb\u016brere \"to destroy with fire, reduce to ashes, calcine,\" from com- com- + \u016brere \"to expose to fire, burn, scorch\" (with -b- from amb\u016brere \"to burn around, scorch,\" falsely parsed as am- + b\u016brere ) \u2014 more at adust":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259st"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"blaze",
"burn",
"flame",
"glow"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055113",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"combustible":{
"antonyms":[
"fireproof",
"incombustible",
"nonburnable",
"noncombustible",
"nonflammable",
"noninflammable",
"unburnable"
],
"definitions":{
": capable of combustion":[
"combustible materials, such as paper, leaves, and sawdust",
"combustible gases"
],
": easily excited":[
"a combustible temper",
"The coach had to keep the combustible players under control."
]
},
"examples":[
"The fuel is highly combustible .",
"don't store oily rags and other combustible materials in a hot attic",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other countries have taken a different tack: in the United Kingdom, recent legislation has banned the use of combustible materials, including wood, on the exterior of residential buildings more than sixty feet tall. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Yet for at least one day, the NRA will be at the center of a raw debate -- and Friday promises to be quite the day ahead of an emotional if not combustible Memorial Day weekend. \u2014 Jessie Dimartino, ABC News , 27 May 2022",
"Tension builds as War Pony makes its way to a combustible finish. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 May 2022",
"Just after that \u2014 accounting for 280 fires \u2014 was flammable or combustible liquids or gases. \u2014 Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Adding fuel to an already combustible situation was Dr. Rick Arthur, who preceded Blea as EMD for 15 years. \u2014 John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times , 11 Jan. 2022",
"What the effect of this attack might be on the combustible politics of the region in question matters not a jot. \u2014 The New Yorker , 20 May 2022",
"Under the ban, smoking materials must be disposed of in a non- combustible container with a lid. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
"Even in a place as vast and combustible as Los Angeles, Jonathan Flagler\u2019s demise represents something rare: the death of an urban firefighter battling a structure fire. \u2014 Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from Medieval Latin combustibilis, from Latin combustus (past participle of comb\u016brere \"to destroy with fire, combust \") + -ibilis -ible":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259s-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259-st\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"burnable",
"combustive",
"fiery",
"flammable",
"ignitable",
"ignitible",
"inflammable",
"touchy"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035249",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"combustible shale":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": tasmanite":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-034027",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"combusting":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": burn":[]
},
"examples":[
"anthracite, which is naturally hard, combusts more cleanly than bituminous coal",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fire Factor includes a graphic on the possible height of flames that could reach a home, how likely a home might be to combust and the most recent wildfire larger than 100 acres within 20 miles. \u2014 Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022",
"Like much of the West, New Mexico is in the grips of a yearslong drought that is drying up water supplies and leaving forests ready to combust . \u2014 Dan Frosch And Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ , 7 May 2022",
"The blaze continued its run Wednesday through dry grass and scattered Ponderosa pines around homes into volcanic cinder fields, where roots underground can combust and send small rocks flying into the air, fire officials said. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Semele, white and droopy, is about to simultaneously combust . \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Everyone with a voice and an internet connection is questioning Xavier's toughness, wondering if the Musketeers will combust with the season on the line. \u2014 Adam Baum, The Enquirer , 17 Feb. 2022",
"And there\u2019s no way the bear would spontaneously combust all on its own. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The company identified the issue as the presence of dual defects that led battery materials to make contact with one another and the components to spontaneously combust . \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Dec. 2021",
"And if the Longhorns can\u2019t handle a get-right game against Kansas (1-8, 0-6) Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium, Davis might actually spontaneously combust . \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 12 Nov. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"derivative of earlier combust, combusted \"burned, consumed,\" going back to Middle English combust, borrowed from Latin combustus, past participle of comb\u016brere \"to destroy with fire, reduce to ashes, calcine,\" from com- com- + \u016brere \"to expose to fire, burn, scorch\" (with -b- from amb\u016brere \"to burn around, scorch,\" falsely parsed as am- + b\u016brere ) \u2014 more at adust":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259st"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"blaze",
"burn",
"flame",
"glow"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105823",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"combustion":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an act or instance of burning":[
"Smoke is produced during combustion ."
],
": violent agitation : tumult":[
"\u2026 periods of great social combustion alternating with quiescence \u2026",
"\u2014 Kurt Andersen"
]
},
"examples":[
"Combustion may occur at high temperatures.",
"This ratio of air to fuel results in better combustion .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That could extend the average EV range to between 375 and 400 miles, Hussain says, nearly equaling the average range of internal- combustion engines. \u2014 Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics , 21 June 2022",
"In trucks, Ford took a quicker route to market than GM by modifying its internal- combustion F-150\u2014its bestseller\u2014to run on batteries. \u2014 Mike Colias, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
"High-output internal- combustion engines are still central to the performance of most sporty SUVs, such as the BMW X3 M and the Mercedes-AMG GLC63, to name but two. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 7 June 2022",
"That dynamic, of internal- combustion profits paying for a zero-emissions future, has already helped both companies overhaul their physical assets. \u2014 Jaclyn Trop, Fortune , 1 June 2022",
"The Volta Zero was designed from the ground up to be an electric heavy-duty truck rather than an adaptation of an existing internal- combustion platform. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 5 May 2022",
"Internal- combustion engines emit pollutants that can cause cancer, asthma, heart disease, and birth defects. \u2014 John Seabrook, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Since then, the Taiwanese electronics giant, which makes Apple\u2019s iPhone, has partnered with an impressive array of companies that make electric vehicles or components for internal- combustion automobiles. \u2014 Cleveland Business Journal, cleveland , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Electric technology isn\u2019t cheap, and thus far EVs have generally commanded higher prices than their internal- combustion counterparts. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 12 Oct. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English combustioun \"burning, calcination,\" borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French combustion, borrowed from Late Latin combusti\u014dn-, combusti\u014d \"burning up (of the dead or by the fires in hell),\" from Latin combus-, variant stem of comb\u016brere \"to destroy with fire, reduce to ashes\" + -ti\u014dn-, ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at combust":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259s-ch\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213507",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"combustion chamber":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a closed space inside an engine in which fuel is burned":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1853, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111718",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"combustive":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an act or instance of burning":[
"Smoke is produced during combustion ."
],
": violent agitation : tumult":[
"\u2026 periods of great social combustion alternating with quiescence \u2026",
"\u2014 Kurt Andersen"
]
},
"examples":[
"Combustion may occur at high temperatures.",
"This ratio of air to fuel results in better combustion .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That could extend the average EV range to between 375 and 400 miles, Hussain says, nearly equaling the average range of internal- combustion engines. \u2014 Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics , 21 June 2022",
"In trucks, Ford took a quicker route to market than GM by modifying its internal- combustion F-150\u2014its bestseller\u2014to run on batteries. \u2014 Mike Colias, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
"High-output internal- combustion engines are still central to the performance of most sporty SUVs, such as the BMW X3 M and the Mercedes-AMG GLC63, to name but two. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 7 June 2022",
"That dynamic, of internal- combustion profits paying for a zero-emissions future, has already helped both companies overhaul their physical assets. \u2014 Jaclyn Trop, Fortune , 1 June 2022",
"The Volta Zero was designed from the ground up to be an electric heavy-duty truck rather than an adaptation of an existing internal- combustion platform. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 5 May 2022",
"Internal- combustion engines emit pollutants that can cause cancer, asthma, heart disease, and birth defects. \u2014 John Seabrook, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Since then, the Taiwanese electronics giant, which makes Apple\u2019s iPhone, has partnered with an impressive array of companies that make electric vehicles or components for internal- combustion automobiles. \u2014 Cleveland Business Journal, cleveland , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Electric technology isn\u2019t cheap, and thus far EVs have generally commanded higher prices than their internal- combustion counterparts. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 12 Oct. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English combustioun \"burning, calcination,\" borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French combustion, borrowed from Late Latin combusti\u014dn-, combusti\u014d \"burning up (of the dead or by the fires in hell),\" from Latin combus-, variant stem of comb\u016brere \"to destroy with fire, reduce to ashes\" + -ti\u014dn-, ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at combust":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259s-ch\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134410",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"come":{
"antonyms":[
"go",
"recede (from)",
"retreat",
"withdraw"
],
"definitions":{
": amount":[
"The taxes on it come to more than it's worth."
],
": become":[
"a dream that came true"
],
": existing or arriving in the future":[
"in the days to come",
"There will be more trouble to come ."
],
": extend":[
"Her dress came to her ankles."
],
": happen":[
"Many of the things he predicted have come to pass ."
],
": happen , occur":[
"No harm will come to you."
],
": orgasm":[],
": originate , arise":[
"Wine comes from grapes.",
"They come from sturdy stock."
],
": semen":[],
": to acquire as a possession or achievement":[
"come into a fortune"
],
": to advance in a particular manner":[
"Come running when I call."
],
": to advance toward accomplishment : come along":[
"The job is coming nicely."
],
": to advance, rise, or improve in rank or condition":[
"has come a long way"
],
": to appear on a scene : make an appearance":[
"Children come equipped to learn any language."
],
": to appear to the mind":[
"The answer came to them."
],
": to approach in kind or quality":[
"This comes near perfection."
],
": to approach or be near (an age)":[
"a child coming eight years old"
],
": to arrive at a particular place, end, result, or conclusion":[
"came to his senses",
"come untied",
"He came to regret his choice."
],
": to arrive in due course":[
"The time has come to make your decision.",
"Has the mail come yet"
],
": to be a question of":[
"When it comes to pitching horseshoes, he's the champ."
],
": to be available":[
"This model comes in several sizes.",
"as good as they come"
],
": to become adjusted especially emotionally or intellectually":[
"\u2014 usually used with with come to terms with modern life"
],
": to become moved favorably : relent":[],
": to cease foolish or pretentious talk or behavior":[
"Come off it , you're being silly."
],
": to come to pass : take place":[
"\u2014 used in the subjunctive with inverted subject and verb to express the particular time or occasion Come spring the days will be longer."
],
": to encounter misfortune (such as calamity, defeat, or ruin)":[
"His campaign came to grief ."
],
": to enter or assume a condition, position, or relation":[
"The artillery came into action."
],
": to experience orgasm":[],
": to fail completely":[
"The plan came a cropper ."
],
": to fall to a person in a division or inheritance of property":[
"Several thousand dollars came to him from his uncle."
],
": to fall within a field of view or a range of application":[
"This comes within the terms of the treaty."
],
": to get hold of oneself : regain self-control":[
"But when he came to himself he said, \"How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare \u2026 \"",
"\u2014 Luke 15:17 (Revised Standard Version)"
],
": to issue forth":[
"A sob came from her throat."
],
": to meet or deal with firmly, frankly, or straightforwardly":[
"come to grips with the unemployment problem"
],
": to meet or find by chance : come across":[
"came upon an old friend"
],
": to meet, find, or encounter especially by chance":[
"Researchers have come across important new evidence."
],
": to move or journey to a vicinity with a specified purpose":[
"Come see us.",
"Come and see what's going on."
],
": to move toward something : approach":[
"Come here."
],
": to reach a condition or conclusion":[
"came to regard him as a friend",
"Come to think of it, you may be right.",
"The screw came loose."
],
": to reach a particular station in a series":[
"Now we come to the section on health."
],
": to reach an agreement":[
"\u2014 often used with with The company has come to terms with the union."
],
": to reach maturity":[
"Your class has come of age at a moment of great consequence for our nation and for the world \u2026",
"\u2014 Barack Obama"
],
": to seize suddenly and strangely":[
"What's come over you"
],
": to take form":[
"Churn till the butter comes ."
],
": to take on the aspect of":[
"come the stern parent"
],
": to tell the whole story : confess":[
"came clean about her crimes"
],
": to turn out to be":[
"Good clothes don't come cheap."
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"Please come here for a minute. I want to show you something.",
"She came quietly into the room.",
"He came home late again last night.",
"The dog began to growl as we came closer.",
"The captain of the ship invited us to come aboard.",
"People come from all over the country to see him.",
"Some people came by car while others came by plane.",
"Why don't you come and stay with us for a while",
"About a hundred people are coming to the wedding.",
"People come many miles to visit the shrine."
],
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"first_known_use":{
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"\u2014 Howard Mandel",
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"\u2014 Frank H. Prial"
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"\u2014 Mike Harrington"
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"Noun",
"The species was nearly extinct but is now making a comeback .",
"Short skirts were out of fashion for many years, but now they're making a comeback .",
"The team was trailing after the first half, but they made a comeback and won in the second half.",
"The team mounted a comeback in the second half of the season.",
"Verb",
"she's slowly coming back after being in a coma",
"the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Some had played in the NFL 10 years ago and were trying to make a comeback . \u2014 Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022",
"Is oil prompting the West to make a comeback in Libya",
"The band also opened up to Rolling Stone about their decision to make a comeback , 12 years after their start on Nickelodeon. \u2014 Tom\u00e1s Mier, Rolling Stone , 10 June 2022",
"One reason why stocks have struggled to make a comeback , investors say, is simple math. \u2014 Akane Otani, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"There are fears too that cronyism will make a comeback . \u2014 Time , 13 May 2022",
"About the only thing that\u2019s clear so far is that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s mask requirement for people traveling on planes, trains and buses is not likely to make a comeback anytime soon. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 May 2022",
"Bootcut jeans and platform shoes aren't the only 2000s trends to make a comeback in 2022. \u2014 Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com , 4 May 2022",
"And then there\u2019s outright piracy, a fixture of \u201990s life in Russia, now set to make a comeback . \u2014 Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 May 2022"
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"1860, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Verb",
"1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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"\u02c8k\u0259m-\u02ccbak"
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"noun",
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]
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"come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale",
"a literary award like that isn't easy to come by",
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"Foreign goods and services are now harder to come by , Western employers are pulling out, and travel abroad is becoming difficult and prohibitively expensive. \u2014 Ivan Nechepurenko, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
"Foreign goods and services are now harder to come by , Western employers are pulling out and travel abroad is becoming difficult and prohibitively expensive. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"Also not ideal, given the drop sources are hard to come by , and focusing is expensive. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Consistent data about the state of gun violence is difficult to come by , leaving organizations such as the Gun Violence Archive to fill in the gaps. \u2014 Aditi Sangal, CNN , 15 May 2022",
"Durable dog toys are hard to come by , but in my personal experience, the Polka Dot Globlet Pig is one of the best. \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 7 May 2022",
"In a week where birdies have been tough to come by , let alone a string of them, Henley is on a tear. \u2014 USA TODAY , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Longevity in the music business is a tough thing to come by , and few (if any) industry players can boast the genre- and decade-spanning success of Clive Davis. \u2014 Joe Lynch, Billboard , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Long-term follower growth on alternative platforms may be hard to come by , according to a January Washington Post analysis that found little follower growth on alt platforms in the last year for many top conservative influencers. \u2014 NBC News , 26 Mar. 2022"
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"transpire"
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"For a man who was once a very popular actor, working in a nightclub is quite a comedown .",
"after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick",
"Verb",
"let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The sudden comedown of Three Arrows follows the firm\u2019s previously strong performance record. \u2014 Serena Ng, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"The market\u2019s comedown followed years of rapid growth. \u2014 Serena Ng, WSJ , 16 May 2022",
"But on the other end of it all, there is always the comedown . \u2014 Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 May 2022",
"The third chapter in J.K. Rowling\u2019s alleged five-part prequel saga opened with just $43 million, a massive comedown from $62 million for The Crimes of Grindelwald in 2018 and $74 million for Where to Find Them in 2016. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022",
"That\u2019s a comedown for the GOP from its lead of 7 points in February and 10 points last November -- the latter, the largest Republican midterm advantage in ABC/Post polls back 40 years. \u2014 Bygary Langer, ABC News , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The comedown of a role like this was much harder than getting into him. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 25 Apr. 2022",
"That would be the company\u2019s worst growth in five years and a sharp comedown from its recent record; Zynga\u2019s net bookings have grown by 46% on average over the last 12 quarters. \u2014 Dan Gallagher, WSJ , 10 Jan. 2022",
"The pacing of the intervention episode was excruciatingly frenetic and unpredictable; Rue\u2019s comedown anxiety was palpable. \u2014 Raven Smith, Vogue , 28 Feb. 2022"
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"The lilacs have begun to come into flower ."
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"We finally came in/within sight of the mountains."
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"antonyms":[],
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": to be an ability that a person or animal is born with":[
"Musical talent comes naturally to that family.",
"Memorizing important dates in history came naturally to him in school.",
"Working with sheep comes naturally to sheepdogs."
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"couldn't believe that the wedding would actually come off \u2014they've been \u201cjust dating\u201d for years",
"the attempted revival of the city's downtown never really came off , and even more stores eventually closed",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And Lena doesn\u2019t come off looking great because of her inability to accept that. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"Anakin Skywalker should come off like an embarrassing idiot out of his depth. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 22 June 2022",
"Like many writers who want to sound hip, or punk, Maria eschews highfalutin words and complex sentences: her insights come off raw, even authentically clumsy. \u2014 Stephanie Burt, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"Beginning this fall, green 14-ton tractors that can plow day or night with no one sitting in the cab, or even watching nearby, will come off the John Deere factory assembly line in Waterloo, Iowa, harkening the age of autonomous farming. \u2014 Scott Mcfetridge, USA TODAY , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Beginning this fall, green 14-ton tractors that can plow day or night with no one sitting in the cab, or even watching nearby, will come off the John Deere factory assembly line in Waterloo, Iowa, harkening the age of autonomous farming. \u2014 Scott Mcfetridge, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 Mar. 2022",
"For Emily Suardy, a barista at Furman\u2019s Coffee in Brooklyn, masks could not come off soon enough. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Very few needles will come off in your hand if the tree is fresh. \u2014 Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 11 Dec. 2021",
"His Jack Ryan does indeed come off like a lot less like a C.I.A. superhero than a Sigma Nu pledge who got pulled off a hard-seltzer run to go save the world from nuclear annihilation. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 1 June 2022"
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"He came off as a stuffy old man."
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"He came off as a stuffy old man."
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": to finish in second place : to fail to win":[
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb",
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"Those moments in those games are special because a lot of games don't come out to that moment, that this is a make or break point. \u2014 Gabby Hajduk, The Indianapolis Star , 19 June 2022",
"Now imagine walking out and being told that when that sequel did come out , Cincinnati would be coming off a season as one of the four best teams in college football, and Nebraska would be coming off consecutive 3-win seasons. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"Once her father come out as transgender, Katy said Zoey promised the dark side the Tur family had known would improve. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022",
"Even if the lawsuits come out in favor of Watson, the NFL still has to come down hard. \u2014 Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Others might settle at 15 or 18 weeks, roughly where democratic laws in Europe have come out . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 9 June 2022",
"No, because the eight episodes had come out in 2005 on Sundance. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"The Mariners will advance to the Southern California Regionals, and likely will be a road team when the Sunday pairings come out . \u2014 John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 May 2022"
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]
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"she's cool to the idea right now, but sooner or later she'll come round"
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": to be less than":[
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"\u2014 Jane E. Brody"
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]
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"1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"first_known_use":{
"1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8k\u0259m-\u02c8t\u00fc"
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]
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"\u2014 often used figuratively The project came to a grinding halt ."
]
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"The project suddenly came to a halt when its funding was withdrawn."
]
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": to reach an end":[
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"After three weeks the strike finally came to an end .",
"Summer always seems to come to an end much too quickly.",
"The curtain fell as the play came to an end ."
]
},
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": to agree about something":[
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": to begin fighting : to begin hitting each other":[
"They almost came to blows during their argument."
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"retreat",
"withdraw"
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": grow up":[],
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"came up and introduced himself"
],
": to come to attention or consideration":[
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],
": to fail to achieve a desired result":[],
": to occur in the course of time":[
"any problem that may come up"
],
": to produce especially in dealing with a problem or challenge":[
"came up with a solution"
],
": to rise in rank or status":[
"an officer who came up from the ranks"
],
": to turn out to be":[
"the coin came up tails"
]
},
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"the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go",
"let me know if anything else comes up during the project"
],
"first_known_use":{
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"close in",
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"near",
"nigh"
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"type":[
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": to be stopped or slowed by (something)":[
"The proposal has come up against some opposition."
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": to fail to produce water, oil, etc.":[
"They drilled for oil but the well came up dry .",
"\u2014 often used figuratively They went searching for clues but came up dry ."
]
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": to not go far enough : be insufficient":[
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"The state education budget came up short last year."
]
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": to be as good as (something)":[
"The movie didn't come up to our expectations."
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": to move near to (someone or something) : to approach (someone or something)":[
"He came up to me and introduced himself."
]
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"definitions":{
": to produce the desired or promised results : to do what is wanted or expected":[
"We knew we could count on him to come up with the goods ."
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": regardless of what happens":[
"He promised to support her, come what may ."
]
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"antonyms":[],
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": one that comes uninvited and unexpected (as a volunteer plant)":[]
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"type":[
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": a usually sexual advance":[],
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],
": something (such as an advertising promotion) intended to entice or allure":[],
": to advance by degrees":[
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],
": to begin by degrees":[
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": to project an indicated personal image":[
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb",
"1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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"\u02c8k\u0259m-\u02cc\u022fn"
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"lure",
"siren song",
"temptation",
"turn-on"
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"noun",
"verb"
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"come/jump to someone's defense":{
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": to say that someone is right or good":[
"His friends quickly came/jumped to his defense ."
]
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"come/spring/leap to mind":{
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": to be remembered or thought of":[
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"antonyms":[
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"gain",
"heal",
"mend",
"pull round",
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"recoup",
"recover",
"recuperate",
"snap back"
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"definitions":{
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"\u2026 staging his ultimate comeback from self-imposed exile in Belgium.",
"\u2014 Howard Mandel",
"These days, the cocktail\u2014the true cocktail\u2014is said to be making a comeback .",
"\u2014 Frank H. Prial"
],
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": reply , retort":[
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],
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"\u2014 Mike Harrington"
],
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": to return to memory":[
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]
},
"examples":[
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"The species was nearly extinct but is now making a comeback .",
"Short skirts were out of fashion for many years, but now they're making a comeback .",
"The team was trailing after the first half, but they made a comeback and won in the second half.",
"The team mounted a comeback in the second half of the season.",
"Verb",
"she's slowly coming back after being in a coma",
"the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Some had played in the NFL 10 years ago and were trying to make a comeback . \u2014 Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022",
"Is oil prompting the West to make a comeback in Libya",
"The band also opened up to Rolling Stone about their decision to make a comeback , 12 years after their start on Nickelodeon. \u2014 Tom\u00e1s Mier, Rolling Stone , 10 June 2022",
"One reason why stocks have struggled to make a comeback , investors say, is simple math. \u2014 Akane Otani, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"There are fears too that cronyism will make a comeback . \u2014 Time , 13 May 2022",
"About the only thing that\u2019s clear so far is that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s mask requirement for people traveling on planes, trains and buses is not likely to make a comeback anytime soon. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 May 2022",
"Bootcut jeans and platform shoes aren't the only 2000s trends to make a comeback in 2022. \u2014 Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com , 4 May 2022",
"And then there\u2019s outright piracy, a fixture of \u201990s life in Russia, now set to make a comeback . \u2014 Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1860, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Verb",
"1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u0259m-\u02ccbak"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
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"retort",
"riposte"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225234",
"type":[
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"verb"
]
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a writer of comedies":[],
": an actor who plays comic roles":[]
},
"examples":[
"You'll like my friend. He's a real comedian .",
"struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His latest viral success is a link-up with Nick Cannon for Father's Day, which sees the rapper/ comedian whip up an Aviation cocktail dubbed the \u2018Vasectomy\u2019. \u2014 Massimo Marioni, Fortune , 22 June 2022",
"The Pro-Am teed off on Wednesday without UConn women\u2019s basketball coach Geno Auriemma and comedian Bill Murray, both of whom were feeling under the weather. \u2014 Dom Amore, Hartford Courant , 22 June 2022",
"The show stars the comedian as a bumbling father named Trevor who lands a new job as a house-sitter at a luxurious mansion filled with priceless artwork, classic cars and a dog called Cupcake. \u2014 Zack Sharf, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"Kardashian added that the comedian put his beauty knowledge into action. \u2014 Emma Becker, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
"In a surprise move, comedian Dave Chappelle announced that the student theater at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Northwest Washington will not bear his name. \u2014 Amanda Andrade-rhoades, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"During his show on Monday, Colbert explained that Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, who is voiced and operated by comedian Robert Smigel, was filming a special featuring interviews with several people at the Capitol building for two days. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"The Cheech, as the Riverside facility has inevitably been nicknamed, given its celebrity origin in the art collection assembled over 30 years and donated by comedian -actor Cheech Marin, is a first. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"After feuding with Netflix, Lee Daniels, Oprah and Tyler Perry, her latest quarrel is with fellow comedian D.L. Hughley. \u2014 Ebony Williams, ajc , 21 June 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
"1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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"comic",
"droll",
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"gagger",
"gagman",
"gagster",
"humorist",
"jester",
"joker",
"jokester",
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"lame",
"unamusing",
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"Just watching Funches, Faxon, and Booster bounce their wonderfully disparate comedic energy off one another is worth the price of admission. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 21 June 2022",
"With a runtime varying between 47 and 60 minutes for each episode, Netflix and its creators saw the series lean more toward a lighter, comedic tone, which many critics and journalists agreed with, leading to its first submission in comedy series. \u2014 Clayton Davis, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"Missing Missy is a classic entry from the radical comedic ramblings of designer David Thorne. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"On top of throwing and catching comedic cues, the actors had a lot of physical demands to meet for the action portions of the movie. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 17 June 2022",
"Allison\u2019s story is a powerful comedic indictment and investigation of the darkness of American millennial life, where literally nothing we were told to want is stable, not even a house, let alone a home. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"Unlike other games in the genre where enemies would simply walk on screen or sometimes step out of doorways, the Turtles arcade game felt like a Broadway musical in how villains would sashay in with comedic timing. \u2014 Gene Park, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"Its comedic style was, as Campbell describes it, a combination of a sitcom and sketch comedy, especially because Lawrence used costumes to play multiple characters. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 15 June 2022",
"The comedic couple's first movie together was the hit comedy Bridesmaids. \u2014 Jacklyn Krol, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Earlier this month, on June 16, the Bridesmaids comedienne took a second to post on Instagram from her European getaway, looking absolutely beautiful under the sun. \u2014 Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
"According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedienne and the streaming giant have reached a settlement agreement over her lawsuit alleging discrimination on the basis of race and gender. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 15 June 2022",
"Smart portrays Deborah Vance, a legendary stand-up comedienne , on the Hacks. \u2014 Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com , 27 Feb. 2022",
"William Wyler directed this 1968 flick starring Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice, a famed comedienne and entertainer in the early 1900s. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 11 Feb. 2022",
"The comedienne Mabel Normand appears for the somewhat remote reason that Chaplin refused, early in his career, to be directed by her, a fact that\u2019s taken as an index of the misogyny that reigned in the world of silent comedy. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
"The iconic comedienne was 99, just weeks shy of celebrating her 100th birthday. \u2014 Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR , 31 Dec. 2021",
"Initially reluctant to identify herself as the comedienne in question, Ball changed her tune after publicist Howard Strickling suggested that Winchell was referring to comic Imogene Coca. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 Dec. 2021",
"At the beginning of the film, Lucy and Desi\u2014along with the rest of the country\u2014hear a blind item at the end of Walter Winchell\u2019s highly popular rat-a-tat radio gossip show announcing a comedienne \u2019s Communist affiliation. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 9 Dec. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The friction of the mask can also block and clog pores, leading to the formation of comedones or blackheads, says Dr. Suozzi. \u2014 Leah Groth, Health.com , 15 May 2020",
"There are two different types of comedones : Open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads). \u2014 Renee Jacques, Allure , 25 Apr. 2020",
"Really, only when your pores have developed comedones \u2014blackheads or whiteheads. \u2014 Sarah Jacoby, SELF , 23 July 2019",
"So why are some people more prone to closed comedones than others",
"There are two different types of comedones : Open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads). \u2014 Allure , 3 May 2019",
"So, in an attempt to figure out if that was true, scientists developed ways to measure how many comedones a particular ingredient or formulation was likely to cause. \u2014 A.a. Newton, SELF , 8 Aug. 2019",
"The trouble with comedones begin when dead skill cells get trapped inside the opening, and then slowly clogs up the hole. \u2014 Sarah Kinonen, Allure , 5 Oct. 2017"
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"Noun",
"For a man who was once a very popular actor, working in a nightclub is quite a comedown .",
"after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick",
"Verb",
"let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The sudden comedown of Three Arrows follows the firm\u2019s previously strong performance record. \u2014 Serena Ng, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"The market\u2019s comedown followed years of rapid growth. \u2014 Serena Ng, WSJ , 16 May 2022",
"But on the other end of it all, there is always the comedown . \u2014 Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 May 2022",
"The third chapter in J.K. Rowling\u2019s alleged five-part prequel saga opened with just $43 million, a massive comedown from $62 million for The Crimes of Grindelwald in 2018 and $74 million for Where to Find Them in 2016. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022",
"That\u2019s a comedown for the GOP from its lead of 7 points in February and 10 points last November -- the latter, the largest Republican midterm advantage in ABC/Post polls back 40 years. \u2014 Bygary Langer, ABC News , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The comedown of a role like this was much harder than getting into him. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 25 Apr. 2022",
"That would be the company\u2019s worst growth in five years and a sharp comedown from its recent record; Zynga\u2019s net bookings have grown by 46% on average over the last 12 quarters. \u2014 Dan Gallagher, WSJ , 10 Jan. 2022",
"The pacing of the intervention episode was excruciatingly frenetic and unpredictable; Rue\u2019s comedown anxiety was palpable. \u2014 Raven Smith, Vogue , 28 Feb. 2022"
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"decline",
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"descent",
"down",
"downfall",
"fall",
"flameout",
"G\u00f6tterd\u00e4mmerung"
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"noun",
"verb"
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"a comedy about parenthood"
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},
"examples":[
"The new comedy is the network's most popular television show.",
"The movie includes a lot of physical comedy .",
"We couldn't help laughing out loud at the comedy of the situation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The doula is the midwife's son, which makes for all kinds of drama\u2014and comedy . \u2014 Jessica Radloff, Glamour , 26 June 2022",
"Joey King goes medieval in this rollicking 2022 action comedy /fairy tale mashup. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 26 June 2022",
"The brainchild of Derrickson, designer Tom Savini and fabricator Jason Baker, the masks convey three exaggerated expressions of the villain: joy, despair and utter nothingness in a haunting reinterpretation of the traditional comedy /tragedy masks. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 June 2022",
"Stick with it, though, and this showcase for Maya Rudolph as a billionaire minted through divorce becomes a sweet if fairly conventional romantic comedy with a few welcome surprises. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 24 June 2022",
"Of the six Lola best film nominees this year, only two (S\u00f6nke Wortmann\u2019s university comedy Contra, which earned $7.2 million at the German box office, and Herfurth\u2019s romcom W\u00fcnderschon, earning $15.6 million) can be called hits. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 June 2022",
"The half-hour comedy genre has proven to be timeless overall. \u2014 Emily Longeretta, Variety , 24 June 2022",
"And as her wildly successful drag career \u2013 from comedy to cosmetics \u2013 began to take over her life, Mattel\u2019s approach to music changed, too. \u2014 Joe Lynch, Billboard , 24 June 2022",
"Since then the two collaborated on a comedy project called Revival, which was set up at Fox in 2017. \u2014 Rosa Escandon, Forbes , 24 June 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
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"Middle English, from Medieval Latin comoedia , from Latin, drama with a happy ending, from Greek k\u014dm\u014didia , from k\u014dmos revel + aeidein to sing \u2014 more at ode":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259-d\u0113"
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"farce",
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"slapstick"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-234854",
"type":[
"noun"
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"antonyms":[],
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": in a suitable or comely manner : with propriety or dignity":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005845",
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"\u2014 Willa Cather"
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"examples":[
"a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The comely stars, who are excellent at trolling each other online, are already parents to daughters James, 4, and Inez, 2. \u2014 Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times , 17 Oct. 2019",
"Furthermore, the plant is topped by comely flowers, which in time proudly adorned the button-holes of no less than Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, in their day intentionally marketing the potato to a then-skeptical proletariat. \u2014 Bill St. John, The Denver Post , 9 Oct. 2019",
"Drinks were served downstairs, dinner upstairs, and the comely belly dancers oscillated between the two. \u2014 Hamish Bowles, Vogue , 4 Feb. 2019",
"With the help of Margaret Bonelli, Cirese planned to transform Sabella over the winter from a disheveled and foreign woman into a comely American mother. \u2014 Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Woman's Day , 12 May 2017",
"This redesigned Traverse is a comely critter that\u2019s lighter, easier on gas, peppier, and roomier than its predecessor. \u2014 Al Haas, Philly.com , 7 June 2018",
"The contest regularly posted photos and brief bios of comely winners on trains from 1941 until 1976, and then sporadically. \u2014 Don Oldenburg, USA TODAY , 30 Apr. 2018",
"While at a fashion show with his son, the elder Donald spotted a comely young model on the runway and in possibly the most embarrassing dad move ever, decided to play matchmaker. \u2014 Julianne Pepitone, Town & Country , 11 July 2017",
"Like its comely skin and handsome 18-inch alloy wheels, the SL\u2019s roomy interior was quite pleasing. \u2014 Al Haas, Philly.com , 2 Feb. 2018"
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"or \u02c8k\u00e4m-",
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"esthetic",
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"esthetical",
"attractive",
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"beautiful",
"bonny",
"bonnie",
"cute",
"drop-dead",
"fair",
"fetching",
"good",
"good-looking",
"goodly",
"gorgeous",
"handsome",
"knockout",
"likely",
"lovely",
"lovesome",
"pretty",
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"type":[
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": one who was not born in a place but came to that place from somewhere else : newcomer , immigrant":[]
},
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"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English comling , from comen to come + -ling":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u0259mli\u014b"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230609",
"type":[
"noun"
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"unbeautiful",
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"uncute",
"unhandsome",
"unlovely",
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"Going in with him, they observed that all was neat and comely \u2026",
"\u2014 Willa Cather"
]
},
"examples":[
"a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The comely stars, who are excellent at trolling each other online, are already parents to daughters James, 4, and Inez, 2. \u2014 Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times , 17 Oct. 2019",
"Furthermore, the plant is topped by comely flowers, which in time proudly adorned the button-holes of no less than Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, in their day intentionally marketing the potato to a then-skeptical proletariat. \u2014 Bill St. John, The Denver Post , 9 Oct. 2019",
"Drinks were served downstairs, dinner upstairs, and the comely belly dancers oscillated between the two. \u2014 Hamish Bowles, Vogue , 4 Feb. 2019",
"With the help of Margaret Bonelli, Cirese planned to transform Sabella over the winter from a disheveled and foreign woman into a comely American mother. \u2014 Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Woman's Day , 12 May 2017",
"This redesigned Traverse is a comely critter that\u2019s lighter, easier on gas, peppier, and roomier than its predecessor. \u2014 Al Haas, Philly.com , 7 June 2018",
"The contest regularly posted photos and brief bios of comely winners on trains from 1941 until 1976, and then sporadically. \u2014 Don Oldenburg, USA TODAY , 30 Apr. 2018",
"While at a fashion show with his son, the elder Donald spotted a comely young model on the runway and in possibly the most embarrassing dad move ever, decided to play matchmaker. \u2014 Julianne Pepitone, Town & Country , 11 July 2017",
"Like its comely skin and handsome 18-inch alloy wheels, the SL\u2019s roomy interior was quite pleasing. \u2014 Al Haas, Philly.com , 2 Feb. 2018"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"esthetical",
"attractive",
"beauteous",
"beautiful",
"bonny",
"bonnie",
"cute",
"drop-dead",
"fair",
"fetching",
"good",
"good-looking",
"goodly",
"gorgeous",
"handsome",
"knockout",
"likely",
"lovely",
"lovesome",
"pretty",
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"noun"
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"antonyms":[],
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": one of two or more members of a group : a fellow member":[
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"\u2026 Durham and his committee co-members still are planning more growth beyond Europe.",
"\u2014 Business Week"
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},
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"1798, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u02cck\u014d-\u02c8mem-b\u0259r"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021835",
"type":[
"noun"
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a yellow crystalline acid, C 5 H 3 O 3 COOH formed from meconic acid; 5-hydroxy-1,4-pyrone-2-carboxylic acid":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"International Scientific Vocabulary comenic (anagram of meconic ) + acid":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-m\u0113n-",
"(\u02c8k\u014d\u00a6menik-"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115536",
"type":[
"noun"
]
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"comestible":{
"antonyms":[
"bread",
"chow",
"chuck",
"eatables",
"eats",
"edibles",
"fare",
"food",
"foodstuffs",
"grub",
"meat",
"provender",
"provisions",
"table",
"tucker",
"viands",
"victuals",
"vittles"
],
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": food":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"some mushrooms are comfortably comestible , but others are decidedly poisonous",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"At the end of a catering event, what\u2019s left over and comestible makes its way to Rethink, a nonprofit that provides meals to people living without food security. \u2014 David Kortava, The New Yorker , 13 Aug. 2021",
"As far as comestible trends, Barcelona has long been a lab for innovation both within Spain and abroad. \u2014 Lauren Mowery, USA TODAY , 19 June 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Throughout this in vino veritas revel, every sip of Jack Daniels and every comestible gives the partiers sustenance. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Fast-food companies have long attempted to stave off disposability by piggybacking on broader cultural moments, hoping to extend their reach beyond the comestible into the permanently tangible. \u2014 Jon Caramanica, New York Times , 11 Sep. 2020",
"Three hours later, Dragon and its cheesy comestible returned safely to Earth. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 3 June 2020",
"That same approach will hold you in good stead when tipping the folks who are delivering groceries to your door through services such as Yummy.com, Amazon Fresh or Instacart, some of whom are also plucking your comestibles off the shelves. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 May 2020",
"The pregnancy apps Ovia, The Bump and What to Expect all compare them to comestibles . \u2014 Alex Van Buren, New York Times , 13 Apr. 2020",
"For Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, the geographic-specific comestible protected by the European Commission, head to Modena and Reggio Emilia provinces. \u2014 Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post , 2 July 2019",
"Master chef Silvio Giavedoni provided the scrumptious comestibles . \u2014 Hamish Bowles, Vogue , 21 May 2019",
"Some of the price is for the soft drinks, craft beer, wine, premium liquor and food, which includes grill stations that offer freshly made artisan pizzas and other comestibles . \u2014 Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com , 11 Apr. 2018"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
"1799, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
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"Medieval Latin comestibilis , from Latin comestus , past participle of comedere to eat, from com- + edere to eat \u2014 more at eat":"Adjective"
},
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"k\u0259-\u02c8me-st\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"eatable",
"eating",
"edible",
"esculent"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-195609",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"comestibles":{
"antonyms":[
"bread",
"chow",
"chuck",
"eatables",
"eats",
"edibles",
"fare",
"food",
"foodstuffs",
"grub",
"meat",
"provender",
"provisions",
"table",
"tucker",
"viands",
"victuals",
"vittles"
],
"definitions":{
": edible":[],
": food":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"some mushrooms are comfortably comestible , but others are decidedly poisonous",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"At the end of a catering event, what\u2019s left over and comestible makes its way to Rethink, a nonprofit that provides meals to people living without food security. \u2014 David Kortava, The New Yorker , 13 Aug. 2021",
"As far as comestible trends, Barcelona has long been a lab for innovation both within Spain and abroad. \u2014 Lauren Mowery, USA TODAY , 19 June 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Throughout this in vino veritas revel, every sip of Jack Daniels and every comestible gives the partiers sustenance. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Fast-food companies have long attempted to stave off disposability by piggybacking on broader cultural moments, hoping to extend their reach beyond the comestible into the permanently tangible. \u2014 Jon Caramanica, New York Times , 11 Sep. 2020",
"Three hours later, Dragon and its cheesy comestible returned safely to Earth. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 3 June 2020",
"That same approach will hold you in good stead when tipping the folks who are delivering groceries to your door through services such as Yummy.com, Amazon Fresh or Instacart, some of whom are also plucking your comestibles off the shelves. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 May 2020",
"The pregnancy apps Ovia, The Bump and What to Expect all compare them to comestibles . \u2014 Alex Van Buren, New York Times , 13 Apr. 2020",
"For Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, the geographic-specific comestible protected by the European Commission, head to Modena and Reggio Emilia provinces. \u2014 Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post , 2 July 2019",
"Master chef Silvio Giavedoni provided the scrumptious comestibles . \u2014 Hamish Bowles, Vogue , 21 May 2019",
"Some of the price is for the soft drinks, craft beer, wine, premium liquor and food, which includes grill stations that offer freshly made artisan pizzas and other comestibles . \u2014 Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com , 11 Apr. 2018"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
"1799, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
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"Medieval Latin comestibilis , from Latin comestus , past participle of comedere to eat, from com- + edere to eat \u2014 more at eat":"Adjective"
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8me-st\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"eatable",
"eating",
"edible",
"esculent"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071110",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"comet":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a celestial body that appears as a fuzzy head usually surrounding a bright nucleus, that has a usually highly eccentric orbit, that consists primarily of ice and dust, and that often develops one or more long tails when near the sun":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In Adam McKay's divisive 2021 film about climate change, two astronomers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) go on a media tour to warn humanity of a comet that is hurtling toward earth, but is being ignored by the president (Meryl Streep). \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 23 June 2022",
"It wasn't spotted again until the late 1970s, and in the 1990s the comet shattered into several pieces, NASA said. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 31 May 2022",
"The comet was discovered by German observers Arnold Schwassmann and Arno Arthur Wachmann in 1930 and wasn\u2019t seen again until 1970, according to NASA. \u2014 Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com , 30 May 2022",
"Scientists say the comet orbits the sun every 5.4 years. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 26 May 2022",
"The comet is known as 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 (SW3), named after the two German astronomers who discovered it in 1930. \u2014 Doyle Rice, USA TODAY , 26 May 2022",
"In 1995, astronomers realized the comet had become about 600 times brighter \u2013 visible to the naked eye. \u2014 Julia Musto, Fox News , 26 May 2022",
"Details on the comet 's discovery were published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe the colossal comet and determine the size of its nucleus. \u2014 Denise Chow, NBC News , 14 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English comete , from Old English cometa , from Latin, from Greek kom\u0113t\u0113s , literally, long-haired, from koman to wear long hair, from kom\u0113 hair":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125027",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"comet aster":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": any member of a race of garden asters of compact growth with large heads of flowers":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010443",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"cometallic":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": having a center piece made of different metal from the rest":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"co- + metallic":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6k\u014d+"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-115516",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"cometh":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of cometh archaic third person singular of come"
],
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142432",
"type":[]
},
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of comether dialectal variant of come-hither"
],
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259\u02c8met\u035fh\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-035911",
"type":[]
},
"comeuppance":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts":[
"One of these days, he'll get his comeuppance for treating people so arrogantly."
]
},
"examples":[
"One of these days, he'll get his comeuppance for treating people so arrogantly.",
"as with many action movies, this one ends with a wild chase and an over-the-top fight sequence in which the bad guys finally get their comeuppance",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The presence of a villainous college kid (Uly Schlesinger) who threatens to bogue their high is appropriately akin to an ingrown hair \u2014 though, as written, his comeuppance is pretty corny. \u2014 Michael Ordo\u00f1a, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"These villains earn their comeuppance before the end credits as much as the heroes earn their victory laps. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 1 June 2022",
"In the end the lesson of this colorful story is a familiar one: Prominent phonies and fakers usually get their comeuppance eventually. \u2014 Robert G. Kaiser, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"The comic had a sense of realism that was missing from its contemporaries and, of course, a good amount of satisfying comeuppance for the baddies. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 9 May 2022",
"The incredible complacency that official culture has cultivated with respect to monetary integrity has begun to get its comeuppance . \u2014 Brian Domitrovic, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Britt Baker gave her comeuppance by using Lockjaw wit ha Steelers glove. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"As far as White is concerned, what happened to Kahlon in the cage is comeuppance enough for the UFC to not take any action. \u2014 Simon Samano, USA TODAY , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Many entertainment executives, tired of playing catch-up to a Silicon Valley interloper, have been waiting for the comeuppance of Netflix. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1859, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"come up + -ance":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)k\u0259m-\u02c8\u0259-p\u0259n(t)s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"castigation",
"chastisement",
"correction",
"desert(s)",
"discipline",
"nemesis",
"penalty",
"punishment",
"wrath"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071752",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"comfit":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a candy consisting of a piece of fruit, a root (such as licorice), a nut, or a seed coated and preserved with sugar":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English confyt, counfyt, comfyte \"food item preserved in sugar or syrup, the syrup itself,\" borrowed from Anglo-French confit (in the phrase en confit \"preserved [of fruit]\"), noun derivative from past participle of confire \"to create, make, prepare, preserve\" (continental Old French, \"to prepare [a drink], preserve [fruit] in a liquid or sugar\"), going back to Latin conficere \"to carry out, perform, make, bring about, collect, bring to completion\" \u2014 more at confect":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)-f\u0259t",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m(p)-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112347",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"comfort":{
"antonyms":[
"cheer",
"consolation",
"relief",
"solace"
],
"definitions":{
": a feeling of relief or encouragement":[
"It's a comfort to know that I can rely on you for help."
],
": a satisfying or enjoyable experience":[
"Seeing her son again after so many years was a great comfort ."
],
": assistance , support":[
"accused of giving aid and comfort to the enemy"
],
": consolation in time of trouble or worry : solace":[
"He turned to her for comfort when he lost his job."
],
": contented well-being":[
"a life of ease and comfort"
],
": one that gives or brings comfort":[
"all the comforts of home",
"Her grandchildren were always a great comfort to her."
],
": strengthening aid:":[],
": to ease the grief or trouble of : console":[
"The mother comforted her crying child.",
"The bereaved families of the victims were comforted by friends."
],
": to give strength and hope to : cheer":[
"comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community.",
"We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.",
"Noun",
"These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures.",
"The car's seats are designed for comfort .",
"The suites combine comfort with convenience.",
"The drug gave some comfort to the patient.",
"I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort .",
"He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job.",
"They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This cream moisturizer will comfort , soothe, and restore your skin barrier with its antioxidant and peptide formula. \u2014 Daisy Maldonado, SELF , 15 June 2022",
"Amid the Rams' celebration, however, Beckham, 29, paused to comfort his fellow athlete, as captured by the broadcast cameras. \u2014 Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com , 31 Jan. 2022",
"And the opportunities aren\u2019t limited to developers: There are many and varied roles that require heavy use of and comfort with tech tools. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"Floyd tried to comfort Hill, conveying his experience of what to do when a life was lost to the streets. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Wednesday\u2019s report offers few signs that would give Fed officials comfort to dial back a more aggressive pace of rate increases this summer. \u2014 Nick Timiraos, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Members of Connie Dabate\u2019s family, who packed the other side of the courtroom, reached out to comfort one another. \u2014 Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant , 10 May 2022",
"Free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, this Post Shave Balm sinks effectively into the skin to cool and comfort without any tacky residue. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"As for cartridge design, these ones have seven gel pools packed with aloe and panthenol to comfort the skin both before and after the five blades glide across it. \u2014 Adam Hurly, Robb Report , 9 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Julia Ward Howe was born May 27, 1819, in apparent comfort in New York City to Julia Rush Cutler and Samuel Ward III. \u2014 Fox News , 2 July 2022",
"While the rooms\u2019 high style and comfort quotient may tempt you to stay inside all day, Hidden Pond\u2019s myriad other charms prove impossible to resist. \u2014 Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"Thoughtfully select a few decorative items to bring life and comfort to your outdoor spaces. \u2014 cleveland , 1 July 2022",
"The Democrats, ever solicitous of the people\u2019s welfare and comfort , want to make voting easier. \u2014 Harvey C. Mansfield, WSJ , 1 July 2022",
"They're made with recycled materials and have the brands signature Ultra 4D midosle, which helps with stability, comfort and absorption. \u2014 Jacorey Moon, Men's Health , 30 June 2022",
"But that may be of little comfort to those passengers who\u2019ve been subjected to abrupt changes in travel plans or left stranded. \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun , 30 June 2022",
"Log into your reservation every few weeks to see if there are discounted upgrade options: It'a a great time to splurge for extra comfort and fast-track benefits. \u2014 John Walton, CNN , 30 June 2022",
"This clipless pedal gets stellar feedback for mud shedding, fast entry and exit, and a low-profile design that still has plenty of usable platform space for stability and comfort on a variety of technical terrain or longer rides. \u2014 Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics , 29 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English comfort, counfort \"invigoration, encouragement, assurance, feeling of relief, pleasure, gratification,\" borrowed from Anglo-French comfort, confort, cunfort \"solace, encouragement, enjoyment, satisfaction,\" noun derivative of conforter, comforter \"to strengthen, encourage, solace\" \u2014 more at comfort entry 1":"Noun",
"Middle English comforten, conforten \"to strengthen spiritually, inspire with courage, exort, cheer up, encourage, invigorate,\" borrowed from Anglo-French conforter, comforter, borrowed from Late Latin confort\u0101re \"to strengthen, restore strength to, invigorate, cure\" (Medieval Latin also \"to cheer, reassure\"), from Latin con- con- + Late Latin -fort\u0101re, verbal derivative of Latin fortis \"strong, robust\" \u2014 more at fort":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u0259m-f\u0259rt",
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)-f\u0259rt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"assure",
"cheer",
"console",
"reassure",
"solace",
"soothe"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221130",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"comfort station":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": restroom":[]
},
"examples":[
"a theme park abundantly supplied with comfort stations",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The outdoor comfort station \u2014 sheathed in wood that\u2019s painted a pleasing celadon \u2014 is not far from the entrance to the 33-acre nature preserve. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Oct. 2021",
"And that\u2019s the only surviving Chicago comfort station besides Logan Square\u2019s, though the Columbus Park structure has been dormant for decades. \u2014 Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com , 14 July 2021",
"Sitting on the lawn the other night, with the projector throwing a bizarre procession of historical oddities on a pop-up screen, the presence of the comfort station building barely registered. \u2014 Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com , 14 July 2021",
"Orion, at Orion Avenue and Strata Street, features two children\u2019s play areas, a dog park, shaded picnic tables, lawn areas, plazas and a comfort station . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2021",
"The boat launch joins several recent Village Park upgrades like the Port Washington State Bank River Stage, a new playground, comfort station and entryway feature. \u2014 Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 19 Oct. 2020",
"The building served decades ago as a comfort station for a series of courts where residents played roque, an American version of croquet, Strean said. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 16 Aug. 2020",
"However, on March 24, the park announced on its official Facebook page that both visitor centers as well as the front country restrooms and comfort stations are closing temporarily. \u2014 Lyndsey Matthews, Good Housekeeping , 25 Mar. 2020",
"The Houghton\u2019s Pond Recreation Area offers five picnic sites featuring grills and picnic tables, ball fields, a swimming beach, bathhouse, comfort station , and seasonal concession pavilion. \u2014 Linda Greenstein, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2019"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1913, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"bath",
"bathroom",
"bog",
"can",
"cloakroom",
"convenience",
"head",
"john",
"latrine",
"lavatory",
"loo",
"potty",
"restroom",
"toilet",
"washroom",
"water closet"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063556",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"comfortable":{
"antonyms":[
"uncomfortable"
],
"definitions":{
": affording or enjoying contentment and security":[
"a comfortable income"
],
": affording or enjoying physical comfort":[
"a comfortable chair",
"was too comfortable to move"
],
": free from stress or tension":[
"a comfortable routine",
"stayed at a comfortable distance from the crowd"
],
": free from vexation or doubt":[
"comfortable assumptions",
"Lamb was comfortable in his ignorance of what he did not choose to know.",
"\u2014 James Mason Brown"
]
},
"examples":[
"These shoes aren't very comfortable for walking.",
"I can't seem to find a comfortable position in this chair.",
"Are you comfortable enough in that chair",
"The nurse turned the patient on his side and asked him if he was comfortable .",
"I was just getting comfortable when the phone rang.",
"They stayed at a comfortable distance from the crowd.",
"He has a comfortable job.",
"She makes a comfortable living as a journalist.",
"They enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The furnished six-bedroom estate encompasses over 16,000 square feet of luxury living and portrays the sense of a warm and comfortable beach house that the owners desired. \u2014 Brenda Richardson, Forbes , 3 July 2022",
"Nevertheless, the Sox are comfortable facing such formidable opponents for a long stretch. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 3 July 2022",
"The Purple brand known for its very unique, yet oddly comfortable mattresses. \u2014 al , 1 July 2022",
"Made of polyester and spandex, the swimsuit is both stretchy and comfortable to wear all day. \u2014 Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com , 1 July 2022",
"The swivel locking front wheel makes for easy turns, while the compression seat with positioning from fully upright to near-flat recline keeps your child safe and comfortable . \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 30 June 2022",
"Creating an outdoor space that's cool and comfortable can be a bit of a challenge\u2014especially if there aren't any trees to block out the hot summer sun. \u2014 Janece Maze, Country Living , 29 June 2022",
"Elliott\u2019s team made plenty after practice and during the race last year to get Elliott comfortable \u2013 might not even exist this time around. \u2014 Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel , 29 June 2022",
"Based on this demand, the combination of electric propulsion; elegant, sophisticated styling; and a comfortable and practical configuration seems to be a natural for Cadillac. \u2014 Csaba Csere, Car and Driver , 28 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English comfortable, confortable \"invigorating, encouraging, consoling, pleasant, agreeable,\" borrowed from Anglo-French confortable \"comforting, encouraging,\" from conforter \"to strengthen, encourage, comfort entry 1 \" + -able -able":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)(f)-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)-f\u0259r-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8k\u0259mf-t\u0259r-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8k\u0259m-f\u0259r-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)-f\u0259-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8k\u0259m-f\u0259r-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)(f)-t\u0259r-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8k\u0259m-f\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for comfortable comfortable , cozy , snug , easy , restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security. comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease. started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness. a cozy neighborhood coffee shop snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more. a snug little cottage easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint. living in easy circumstances restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation. a quiet restful vacation",
"synonyms":[
"comfy",
"cozy",
"cushy",
"easy",
"snug",
"soft"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090501",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"comforting":{
"antonyms":[
"cheer",
"consolation",
"relief",
"solace"
],
"definitions":{
": a feeling of relief or encouragement":[
"It's a comfort to know that I can rely on you for help."
],
": a satisfying or enjoyable experience":[
"Seeing her son again after so many years was a great comfort ."
],
": assistance , support":[
"accused of giving aid and comfort to the enemy"
],
": consolation in time of trouble or worry : solace":[
"He turned to her for comfort when he lost his job."
],
": contented well-being":[
"a life of ease and comfort"
],
": one that gives or brings comfort":[
"all the comforts of home",
"Her grandchildren were always a great comfort to her."
],
": strengthening aid:":[],
": to ease the grief or trouble of : console":[
"The mother comforted her crying child.",
"The bereaved families of the victims were comforted by friends."
],
": to give strength and hope to : cheer":[
"comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community.",
"We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.",
"Noun",
"These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures.",
"The car's seats are designed for comfort .",
"The suites combine comfort with convenience.",
"The drug gave some comfort to the patient.",
"I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort .",
"He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job.",
"They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This cream moisturizer will comfort , soothe, and restore your skin barrier with its antioxidant and peptide formula. \u2014 Daisy Maldonado, SELF , 15 June 2022",
"Amid the Rams' celebration, however, Beckham, 29, paused to comfort his fellow athlete, as captured by the broadcast cameras. \u2014 Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com , 31 Jan. 2022",
"And the opportunities aren\u2019t limited to developers: There are many and varied roles that require heavy use of and comfort with tech tools. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"Floyd tried to comfort Hill, conveying his experience of what to do when a life was lost to the streets. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Wednesday\u2019s report offers few signs that would give Fed officials comfort to dial back a more aggressive pace of rate increases this summer. \u2014 Nick Timiraos, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Members of Connie Dabate\u2019s family, who packed the other side of the courtroom, reached out to comfort one another. \u2014 Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant , 10 May 2022",
"Free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, this Post Shave Balm sinks effectively into the skin to cool and comfort without any tacky residue. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"As for cartridge design, these ones have seven gel pools packed with aloe and panthenol to comfort the skin both before and after the five blades glide across it. \u2014 Adam Hurly, Robb Report , 9 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Julia Ward Howe was born May 27, 1819, in apparent comfort in New York City to Julia Rush Cutler and Samuel Ward III. \u2014 Fox News , 2 July 2022",
"While the rooms\u2019 high style and comfort quotient may tempt you to stay inside all day, Hidden Pond\u2019s myriad other charms prove impossible to resist. \u2014 Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"Thoughtfully select a few decorative items to bring life and comfort to your outdoor spaces. \u2014 cleveland , 1 July 2022",
"The Democrats, ever solicitous of the people\u2019s welfare and comfort , want to make voting easier. \u2014 Harvey C. Mansfield, WSJ , 1 July 2022",
"They're made with recycled materials and have the brands signature Ultra 4D midosle, which helps with stability, comfort and absorption. \u2014 Jacorey Moon, Men's Health , 30 June 2022",
"But that may be of little comfort to those passengers who\u2019ve been subjected to abrupt changes in travel plans or left stranded. \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun , 30 June 2022",
"Log into your reservation every few weeks to see if there are discounted upgrade options: It'a a great time to splurge for extra comfort and fast-track benefits. \u2014 John Walton, CNN , 30 June 2022",
"This clipless pedal gets stellar feedback for mud shedding, fast entry and exit, and a low-profile design that still has plenty of usable platform space for stability and comfort on a variety of technical terrain or longer rides. \u2014 Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics , 29 June 2022"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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"Middle English comfort, counfort \"invigoration, encouragement, assurance, feeling of relief, pleasure, gratification,\" borrowed from Anglo-French comfort, confort, cunfort \"solace, encouragement, enjoyment, satisfaction,\" noun derivative of conforter, comforter \"to strengthen, encourage, solace\" \u2014 more at comfort entry 1":"Noun",
"Middle English comforten, conforten \"to strengthen spiritually, inspire with courage, exort, cheer up, encourage, invigorate,\" borrowed from Anglo-French conforter, comforter, borrowed from Late Latin confort\u0101re \"to strengthen, restore strength to, invigorate, cure\" (Medieval Latin also \"to cheer, reassure\"), from Latin con- con- + Late Latin -fort\u0101re, verbal derivative of Latin fortis \"strong, robust\" \u2014 more at fort":"Verb"
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"\u02c8k\u0259m-f\u0259rt",
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)-f\u0259rt"
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"assure",
"cheer",
"console",
"reassure",
"solace",
"soothe"
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"noun",
"verb"
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},
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],
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"Seeing her son again after so many years was a great comfort ."
],
": assistance , support":[
"accused of giving aid and comfort to the enemy"
],
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"He turned to her for comfort when he lost his job."
],
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": to ease the grief or trouble of : console":[
"The mother comforted her crying child.",
"The bereaved families of the victims were comforted by friends."
],
": to give strength and hope to : cheer":[
"comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded"
]
},
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"Verb",
"Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community.",
"We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.",
"Noun",
"These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures.",
"The car's seats are designed for comfort .",
"The suites combine comfort with convenience.",
"The drug gave some comfort to the patient.",
"I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort .",
"He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job.",
"They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This cream moisturizer will comfort , soothe, and restore your skin barrier with its antioxidant and peptide formula. \u2014 Daisy Maldonado, SELF , 15 June 2022",
"Amid the Rams' celebration, however, Beckham, 29, paused to comfort his fellow athlete, as captured by the broadcast cameras. \u2014 Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com , 31 Jan. 2022",
"And the opportunities aren\u2019t limited to developers: There are many and varied roles that require heavy use of and comfort with tech tools. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"Floyd tried to comfort Hill, conveying his experience of what to do when a life was lost to the streets. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Wednesday\u2019s report offers few signs that would give Fed officials comfort to dial back a more aggressive pace of rate increases this summer. \u2014 Nick Timiraos, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Members of Connie Dabate\u2019s family, who packed the other side of the courtroom, reached out to comfort one another. \u2014 Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant , 10 May 2022",
"Free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, this Post Shave Balm sinks effectively into the skin to cool and comfort without any tacky residue. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"As for cartridge design, these ones have seven gel pools packed with aloe and panthenol to comfort the skin both before and after the five blades glide across it. \u2014 Adam Hurly, Robb Report , 9 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Julia Ward Howe was born May 27, 1819, in apparent comfort in New York City to Julia Rush Cutler and Samuel Ward III. \u2014 Fox News , 2 July 2022",
"While the rooms\u2019 high style and comfort quotient may tempt you to stay inside all day, Hidden Pond\u2019s myriad other charms prove impossible to resist. \u2014 Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"Thoughtfully select a few decorative items to bring life and comfort to your outdoor spaces. \u2014 cleveland , 1 July 2022",
"The Democrats, ever solicitous of the people\u2019s welfare and comfort , want to make voting easier. \u2014 Harvey C. Mansfield, WSJ , 1 July 2022",
"They're made with recycled materials and have the brands signature Ultra 4D midosle, which helps with stability, comfort and absorption. \u2014 Jacorey Moon, Men's Health , 30 June 2022",
"But that may be of little comfort to those passengers who\u2019ve been subjected to abrupt changes in travel plans or left stranded. \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun , 30 June 2022",
"Log into your reservation every few weeks to see if there are discounted upgrade options: It'a a great time to splurge for extra comfort and fast-track benefits. \u2014 John Walton, CNN , 30 June 2022",
"This clipless pedal gets stellar feedback for mud shedding, fast entry and exit, and a low-profile design that still has plenty of usable platform space for stability and comfort on a variety of technical terrain or longer rides. \u2014 Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics , 29 June 2022"
],
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
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"Middle English comfort, counfort \"invigoration, encouragement, assurance, feeling of relief, pleasure, gratification,\" borrowed from Anglo-French comfort, confort, cunfort \"solace, encouragement, enjoyment, satisfaction,\" noun derivative of conforter, comforter \"to strengthen, encourage, solace\" \u2014 more at comfort entry 1":"Noun",
"Middle English comforten, conforten \"to strengthen spiritually, inspire with courage, exort, cheer up, encourage, invigorate,\" borrowed from Anglo-French conforter, comforter, borrowed from Late Latin confort\u0101re \"to strengthen, restore strength to, invigorate, cure\" (Medieval Latin also \"to cheer, reassure\"), from Latin con- con- + Late Latin -fort\u0101re, verbal derivative of Latin fortis \"strong, robust\" \u2014 more at fort":"Verb"
},
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"\u02c8k\u0259m-f\u0259rt",
"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)-f\u0259rt"
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"cheer",
"console",
"reassure",
"solace",
"soothe"
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"comfy":{
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"uncomfortable"
],
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": comfortable":[
"a comfy sofa",
"a comfy routine"
]
},
"examples":[
"couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed",
"customers are not likely to get too comfy in the restaurant's unforgiving chairs",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s designed with supportive foam to keep you comfy , as well as cooling gel to keep you cool. Related Reading: Our bad! \u2014 Sara Coughlin, SELF , 22 June 2022",
"Jessica and her dad had a evening ritual of cuddling up on a big, comfy chair and watching TV until Jessica fell asleep in her dad\u2019s arms. \u2014 Holly Yan, CNN , 19 June 2022",
"Kids need to cool down too, and what better way to do so than with a wearable air conditioner to keep them comfy on summer outings to the beach, zoo, or a theme park",
"Kick back in a comfy chair and watch how the color changes from minute to minute. \u2014 Dean Regas, The Enquirer , 10 May 2022",
"Team principals, drivers, and engineers are interviewed throughout from a comfy lounge chair. \u2014 Austin Irwin, Car and Driver , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Take a seat at a comfy chair, let co-owner Lynnette Dodson walk you through the cafe\u2019s daily tea selection and pick up a bag to take home with you. \u2014 Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com , 18 Feb. 2022",
"From a comfy sub-Arctic chair inside four walls, a quick check of active weather stations north of the Alaska Range shows temperature readings are all below zero degrees Fahrenheit; Nuiqsut takes the prize at 56 below. \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Beyond their satisfying stretchiness, the comfy pants flatter many women: Unlike leggings or the allegedly deceased skinny jean, kick flares balance the hip with a wide hem while cheekily revealing the ankle. \u2014 Rebecca Malinsky, WSJ , 21 Jan. 2022"
],
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"1829, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"comf(ortable) + -y entry 1":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u0259m(p)-f\u0113"
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"comfortable",
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"cushy",
"easy",
"snug",
"soft"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182130",
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},
"comic":{
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"card",
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"droll",
"farceur",
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"gagman",
"gagster",
"humorist",
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"the newspaper's comic section"
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"a comic actor"
],
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},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The drama has some comic moments.",
"His comic timing is impeccable.",
"The scene was included for comic effect.",
"Noun",
"posted an especially funny comic by the watercooler",
"a celebrated humorist who, without fail, could find the comic in even the most mundane of situations",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Like the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the CW's Arrowverse, Netflix's TV series The Umbrella Academy began as comic books. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 23 June 2022",
"Pressed to account for his sense of humor over a pint of Freyja Blonde, Johnson \u2014 also the author of four comic books \u2014 offers his origin story. \u2014 Ricardo Nagaoka, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"Michael Chabon took the golden age of comic books, beginning in 1939, as the backdrop for his exuberant third novel, which consists of a delightful series of improbable escapes. \u2014 Alice Mcdermott, New York Times , 22 June 2022",
"In the comic books, Diego can also hold his breath underwater for an inordinate amount of time. \u2014 Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
"Titan plans to put out a line of original comic books based on Howard\u2019s creations, starting with a new Conan the Barbarian title as an ongoing series set to launch in May 2023 to coincide with Titan Comics\u2019 tenth anniversary. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
"Because Marvel knows that popular heroes sell more comic books, the company regularly puts its breakout stars in its flagship Avengers books, even if the character doesn\u2019t make sense for the team. \u2014 Joe George, Men's Health , 14 June 2022",
"The film, the franchise's first sequel, brought back Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm, and was simply everywhere from Burger King to comic books. \u2014 Frank Pallotta, CNN , 8 June 2022",
"Like her character, Iman Vellani is also the daughter of Pakistani immigrants who adores comic books and all things Marvel. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Based on a comic by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang, the series follows the adventures of four paper girls living in 1988 who end up transported to the future and encounter their older selves. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 29 June 2022",
"P\u00e9rez took leave of that comic in 1985 in order to draw on DC\u2019s iconic Crisis on Infinite Earths miniseries. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 7 May 2022",
"Daniel Radcliffe stars as Yankovic in the upcoming Roku biopic of the comic . \u2014 Gary Trust, Billboard , 5 May 2022",
"The streamer has given a series order to the project, which is based on a DC comic by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner. \u2014 Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The Boys, created by Eric Kripke, is based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's New York Times best-selling comic of the same name. \u2014 Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com , 7 Jan. 2022",
"The series, based on a DC comic by Jeff Lemire, is a fantasy adventure about survivors of a deadly plague, and babies who are born part-human, and part-animal. \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Aug. 2021",
"Instagram star, comic , author, chess champion and model Elsa Majimbo has signed with IMG Models and WME. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 June 2022",
"Judy Garland appeared on a bill with Tony Bennett and a then-aspiring New York comic , Woody Allen. \u2014 Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun , 9 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"1687, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin comicus , from Greek k\u014dmikos , from k\u014dmos revel":"Adjective"
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-mik"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for comic Adjective laughable , ludicrous , ridiculous , comic , comical mean provoking laughter or mirth. laughable applies to anything occasioning laughter. laughable attempts at skating ludicrous suggests absurdity that excites both laughter and scorn. a thriller with a ludicrous plot ridiculous suggests extreme absurdity, foolishness, or contemptibility. a ridiculous display of anger comic applies especially to what arouses thoughtful amusement. a comic character comical applies to what arouses spontaneous hilarity. a comical hat",
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"chucklesome",
"comedic",
"comical",
"droll",
"farcical",
"funny",
"hilarious",
"humoristic",
"humorous",
"hysterical",
"hysteric",
"killing",
"laughable",
"ludicrous",
"ridiculous",
"riotous",
"risible",
"screaming",
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"uproarious"
],
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"type":[
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"noun"
]
},
"comic book":{
"antonyms":[],
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": a magazine containing sequences of comic strips":[
"\u2014 usually hyphenated in attributive use"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"So, what are the comic book origins of the Djinn and the Clandestines",
"Sony, in its quest to continue to make the most absolutely baffling superhero movies possible, is making some major changes to Kraven the Hunter, the Spider-Man villain that\u2019s the focus of its next major comic book outing. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"After seven weekends on the big screen, the Marvel comic book sequel has amassed an impressive $405.1 million in North America. \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 19 June 2022",
"The comic book show has become a hit for Netflix as Marvel and DC properties have left for other platforms. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 19 June 2022",
"Tim Sale, an award-winning comic book artist best known for his work on the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman and for influencing depictions of the Caped Crusader in numerous films, died on Thursday in Seattle. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"Of course, Ferrigno is not the first showbiz figure to criticize Marvel Studios' use of CGI or the proliferatiopn of comic book movies in recent years. \u2014 Tommy Mcardle, PEOPLE.com , 16 June 2022",
"Tim Sale was an incredible artist, whose take on iconic characters had real human depth, and his groundbreaking page designs changed the way an entire generation thinks about comic book storytelling. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 16 June 2022",
"So, my high school is across the street from a comic book shop. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 11 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1904, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200749",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"comic strip":{
"antonyms":[],
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": a group of cartoons in narrative sequence":[]
},
"examples":[
"a comic strip that is beloved by both children and adults",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To pass the test, which was popularized by cartoonist Bechdel in a late-1980s comic strip , a work must feature at least two women, the women must talk to each other and their conversation has to be about something other than a man. \u2014 Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Addams' characters were first introduced in a New Yorker comic strip in the late 1930s, consisting of parents Gomez and Morticia Addams, children Wednesday and Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Grandmama, butler Lurch and Cousin Itt. \u2014 Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com , 6 June 2022",
"Created by cartoonist Davis, the Garfield comic strip debuted in June 1978 and follows the cynical and lazy orange cat and his interactions with his owner, Jon Arbuckle, and fellow pet Odie, the lovable dog. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 May 2022",
"Visitors to the rare book display in April saw a collection of the characters\u2019 adventures from the 1985 to 1995 newspaper comic strip by Bill Watterson. \u2014 oregonlive , 14 May 2022",
"His beloved syndicated comic strip ran for decades in the Detroit Free Press, and many in Michigan had at least one of his funny, often-inscrutable comics pasted on their wall or refrigerator \u2014 or at least knew someone who did. \u2014 Patty Lanoue Stearns, Detroit Free Press , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Seventy-two years after the launch of Peanuts and more than 20 years after cartoonist Charles Schulz\u2019s death in 2000, his beloved comic strip has become a full-on fashion powerhouse. \u2014 Rory Satran, WSJ , 14 Feb. 2022",
"In 1963, he was tapped to voice Charlie Brown as Charles Schulz began to adapt his Peanuts comic strip into a cartoon. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Readers curious about how plastic recycling works can learn more in a comic strip -style afterword. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1911, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
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"comic",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180910",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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"antonyms":[
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"lame",
"unamusing",
"uncomic",
"unfunny",
"unhumorous",
"unhysterical"
],
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"wearing a comical expression"
],
": of or relating to comedy":[]
},
"examples":[
"I must have looked comical in that big hat.",
"The way they argue is almost comical .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Disney's live-action version features stunning visuals, and is a stark departure from the more comical retelling from decades before. \u2014 Men's Health , 27 June 2022",
"Superhero garb is always a costuming risk; these outfits are, by their nature, comical . \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 6 May 2022",
"The steps leading to that prove alternately comical and outlandish, such as the organizers staring intently at someone who just might pass, in a photo, for their corpse. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 11 May 2022",
"The show is strange, comical , and embodies the quintessential pre-pandemic New York City. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Cut to 2022, and the idea that a SaaS company could secure venture funding without investors digging deep into retention metrics seems comical , if not reckless. \u2014 You Mon Tsang, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"One of the ways Egan re-creates the sensorium of the internet is through huge, almost comical time jumps that reflect the bizarre processes of reconnection that digital life facilitates. \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic , 10 May 2022",
"It\u2019s almost comical the efforts the administration is suddenly taking to find more international oil. \u2014 Christopher Helman, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"In a gruesome but darkly comical scene, Alexia performs homemade facial reconstruction a la a bathroom sink, the results of which look nothing like the Adrien from the missing poster. \u2014 NBC News , 13 Oct. 2021"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-mi-k\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for comical laughable , ludicrous , ridiculous , comic , comical mean provoking laughter or mirth. laughable applies to anything occasioning laughter. laughable attempts at skating ludicrous suggests absurdity that excites both laughter and scorn. a thriller with a ludicrous plot ridiculous suggests extreme absurdity, foolishness, or contemptibility. a ridiculous display of anger comic applies especially to what arouses thoughtful amusement. a comic character comical applies to what arouses spontaneous hilarity. a comical hat",
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"chucklesome",
"comedic",
"comic",
"droll",
"farcical",
"funny",
"hilarious",
"humoristic",
"humorous",
"hysterical",
"hysteric",
"killing",
"laughable",
"ludicrous",
"ridiculous",
"riotous",
"risible",
"screaming",
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"uproarious"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005927",
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"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
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"lame",
"unamusing",
"uncomic",
"unfunny",
"unhumorous",
"unhysterical"
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"wearing a comical expression"
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": of or relating to comedy":[]
},
"examples":[
"I must have looked comical in that big hat.",
"The way they argue is almost comical .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Disney's live-action version features stunning visuals, and is a stark departure from the more comical retelling from decades before. \u2014 Men's Health , 27 June 2022",
"Superhero garb is always a costuming risk; these outfits are, by their nature, comical . \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 6 May 2022",
"The steps leading to that prove alternately comical and outlandish, such as the organizers staring intently at someone who just might pass, in a photo, for their corpse. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 11 May 2022",
"The show is strange, comical , and embodies the quintessential pre-pandemic New York City. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Cut to 2022, and the idea that a SaaS company could secure venture funding without investors digging deep into retention metrics seems comical , if not reckless. \u2014 You Mon Tsang, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"One of the ways Egan re-creates the sensorium of the internet is through huge, almost comical time jumps that reflect the bizarre processes of reconnection that digital life facilitates. \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic , 10 May 2022",
"It\u2019s almost comical the efforts the administration is suddenly taking to find more international oil. \u2014 Christopher Helman, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"In a gruesome but darkly comical scene, Alexia performs homemade facial reconstruction a la a bathroom sink, the results of which look nothing like the Adrien from the missing poster. \u2014 NBC News , 13 Oct. 2021"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-mi-k\u0259l"
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"type":[
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"approaching",
"forthcoming",
"imminent",
"impending",
"nearing",
"oncoming",
"pending",
"proximate",
"upcoming"
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": gaining importance":[
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"in the coming year"
]
},
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"Noun",
"the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started",
"Adjective",
"The company has many plans for the coming year.",
"An official announcement will be made in the coming days.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The constant bombardment of calamity and the coming of more of the same or worse tends to send any person scrambling for meaning in times like this. \u2014 Michael Polk, Rolling Stone , 30 June 2022",
"Is Oscar Gonzalez the second coming of Mark Whiten",
"According to its official description, the series is described as a classic coming of age tale. \u2014 al , 17 June 2022",
"Drake has been teasing the coming of a new album for some time. \u2014 Tom\u00e1s Mier, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022",
"By Ruta Sepetys Set in 1989 Romania, this compelling and well-researched work of historical fiction chronicles 17-year-old Cristian coming of age under the Communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceau\u0219escu. \u2014 Hanif Abdurraqib, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"With elements of social realism and coming of age, the novel lives and breathes Oakland. \u2014 Dorany Pinedastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"Some commentators called common prosperity the coming of a second Cultural Revolution, a kind of ideological cleansing of decadent Western values. \u2014 Yi-ling Liu, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022",
"These essays by the late philosopher, who in 1998 predicted the coming of a Trump-like presidency, consider populism, democracy, economic inequality, climate change and more. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Committee members have even deployed some of the tropes of episodic drama to help viewers follow the intricate storyline \u2014 flashbacks, flash-forwards, repetition of key scenes, even previews of coming attractions. \u2014 Josh Dawsey, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"That\u2019s all for now, but there\u2019s plenty more coming . \u2014 Dave Thier, Forbes , 15 June 2021",
"Despite having insurance, Schneider's bills are already starting to pile up with more coming . \u2014 Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 Dec. 2020",
"Earlier this month the White House warned of a coming surge this fall and winter that could more than double the amount of COVID infections the U.S. has recorded thus far. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 13 May 2022",
"The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. \u2014 Keira Wingate, USA TODAY , 29 Oct. 2021",
"The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. \u2014 Hannah Ritchie And Esha Mitra, CNN , 29 Oct. 2021",
"And the coming broadcast season gets both a Night Court reboot and a Quantum Leap sequel. \u2014 Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 May 2022",
"Russian troops captured a suburb of Severodonetsk, a local official said, fearing a coming onslaught. \u2014 Amy Cheng, Washington Post , 13 May 2022"
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"\u02c8k\u0259-mi\u014b"
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"Fact and fiction are comingled in the story."
]
},
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"the chemicals, when comingled , will spontaneously ignite"
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"1602, in the meaning defined above":""
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"k\u0259-\u02c8mi\u014b-g\u0259l"
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"mix"
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"\"",
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"1600, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Latin, plural of comitium , from com- + -it- (akin to ire to go) \u2014 more at issue entry 1":""
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"the comity that has always existed among the town's houses of worship",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Most participants in the 5G process say comity and cooperation has increased among all parties. \u2014 Peter Elkind, ProPublica , 26 May 2022",
"Right now, just when people could use emblems of patience, grit, calm and comity , the culture has endured a steady stream of loss that adds to the sense that everything is crumbling to bits. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Dec. 2021",
"Right, forget all those niceties about decorum and comity and Robert\u2019s Rules of Order. \u2014 Clarence Page, chicagotribune.com , 14 May 2021",
"Sometimes the maintenance of civic comity requires a touch of restraint. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 13 May 2022",
"In 1972, Title IX was signed into law by President Richard Nixon at a time of more bipartisan comity in the nation\u2019s politics. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Jan. 2022",
"The easy response would be to offer a message of comity and universality. \u2014 Andrew Yang, CNN , 3 Oct. 2021",
"There are signs, for instance, that trust in institutions continues to fade and comity is a fleeting commodity. \u2014 Philip Elliott, Time , 10 Sep. 2021",
"Some would suggest Collins is a throwback to a bygone era of bipartisan comity . \u2014 Charlie Dent, CNN , 3 Apr. 2022"
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"borrowed from Latin c\u014dmit\u0101t-, c\u014dmit\u0101s \"friendliness, courtesy, graciousness,\" from c\u014dmis \"kind, obliging, gracious\" (probably going back to Old Latin cosmis, of uncertain origin) + -it\u0101t- -it\u0101s -ity":""
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"\u02c8k\u014d-",
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"1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"-\u02c8n\u0101-sh\u0259nz"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101058",
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"noun phrase"
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": comic books or comic strips":[]
},
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Justin Green, a Chicago native whose early underground comix of the 1960s and 1970s influenced several generations of artists to adapt their most painful personal experiences into comics, died recently. \u2014 Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
"As one of the few Black cartoonists working in San Francisco\u2019s underground comix movement, Fuller created a story that featured one of the first Black superhero characters in a comic: Ebon. \u2014 Danielle Broadway, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022"
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"1972, in the meaning defined above":""
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],
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": to exercise a dominating influence over : have command of: such as":[],
": to give orders":[
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"\u2014 Louisa May Alcott"
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"a hill that commands the city"
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"a dog trained to attack on command"
]
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"Verb",
"She commanded us to leave.",
"Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire.",
"She commanded that work on the bridge cease immediately.",
"We had no choice but to do as they commanded .",
"He commands a platoon of 60.",
"With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary.",
"The company commands much power and influence in the business world.",
"Noun",
"We are expected to obey his commands .",
"She shouted out commands to the crew.",
"We started to teach the dog simple commands like \u201csit\u201d and \u201clie down.\u201d",
"You can perform several actions with keyboard commands .",
"The system recognizes voice commands .",
"He was relieved of his command after being charged with misconduct.",
"Who is the officer in command of the unit",
"I assumed command of the business after my father's death.",
"He immediately took command of the situation.",
"He finally felt in command of his life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"It\u2019s probably for that reason alone that this film will command respect from even the purists who will find stylistic, chronological or musical anachronisms. \u2014 Brad Auerbach, SPIN , 22 June 2022",
"So when the announcement comes that September she'll be joined by Shakira, Lopez's team calls it a slight against both women, suggesting that the NFL doesn't believe Latinas can command the world's biggest stage solo. \u2014 Pamela Avila, USA TODAY , 20 June 2022",
"Gene therapy firms are eagerly waiting to see if Bluebird can get insurers to cover its therapies at premium prices, which would be a true bellwether for investors to feel confident that other firms can command similarly high prices. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"Yzerman may be more comfortable bringing in a coach on a shorter-term deal, such as three years, than the four-or-more years that coaches with leverage can command . \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 16 June 2022",
"But that merely is a formality, considering that Vincent, based on his contribution as a frequent starter this past season, likely would command more than three times as much on the open market. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 14 June 2022",
"The auction house thinks the card could command as much as $3 million. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 17 May 2022",
"When the Lakers fired Vogel, the rumors intensified, many believing that Rivers was the perfect fit for the team, the one person who could coach and command the respect of L.A.\u2019s three stars, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"Long after the masseuse\u2019s hands left my body, the relaxation rooms outfitted in natural elements command slow breaths and softened gazes. \u2014 Cori Murray, Essence , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"On Thursday morning, Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster handed the maroon flag signifying his command of the U.S. Army Medical Center and Center of Excellence to Lt. Gen. Theodore Martin. \u2014 Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
"Armed brigades under his command have disrupted production several times. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 20 June 2022",
"Talking with him, Bhattacharya was surprised by his command of the research. \u2014 Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"After struggling with his command and throwing 24 pitches in the first inning, Ur\u00edas retired the side in order in the second and third, needing only 10 pitches in each inning. \u2014 Steve Hensonassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times , 18 June 2022",
"The head of the Navy\u2019s boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes has been relieved of his command after his superiors lost confidence in his ability to handle the job, officials said. \u2014 John Keilman, Chicago Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"For decades, the U.S. military\u2019s responsibility for Israel was also allocated to its European command . \u2014 Michael R. Gordon, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Pro golf on so many weeks is a comfortable environment for elite athletes who have elite equipment and elite agronomy at their command . \u2014 Jim Mccabe, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"Broken launch units are repaired by maintenance staff within his command , Anatoliy said, and their battery and coolant supply is healthy. \u2014 Alex Horton, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"An upcoming marksmanship exercise for early-August was also canceled, as were a pre- command course, firearms training for soldiers who need to improve their marksmanship, and more. \u2014 Oren Liebermann, CNN , 23 July 2021"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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"Middle English comanden , from Anglo-French cumander , from Vulgar Latin *commandare , alteration of Latin commendare to commit to one's charge \u2014 more at commend":"Verb"
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"k\u0259-\u02c8mand"
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"the commandant of a naval district",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In her remarks Wednesday, Fagan gave a symbolic nod to Admiral Owen Siler, the former Coast Guard commandant who played a key role in integrating women into the service beginning in the 1970s. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022",
"During her remarks, Fagan paid tribute to Adm. Owen W. Siler, the 15th commandant of the service who oversaw the integration of the service academies. \u2014 Nicole Sganga, CBS News , 1 June 2022",
"Fagan is coming off serving as the Coast Guard's vice commandant -- the first female four-star admiral to serve as a branch's second-in-command -- and previously served as the commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area from June 2018 to June 2021. \u2014 Ben Gittleson, ABC News , 1 June 2022",
"Nevertheless, Danilchenko replied, Zalizetskaya should meet with the Russian commandant , who wanted to see her. \u2014 Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022",
"Fagan currently serves as vice commandant of the Coast Guard, the second highest role in the military branch, and would be the first woman to lead both the Coast Guard and a U.S. armed service. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The current commandant , Adm. Karl Schultz, will retire on May 31, and the committee oversees and confirms all Coast Guard promotions. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 6 Apr. 2022",
"State-run Khabar 24 also reported the bodies of two officers were found beheaded, citing the commandant 's office of Almaty. \u2014 Katharina Krebs, Tara John And Anna Chernova, CNN , 6 Jan. 2022",
"The Marine Corps, for its part, should continue the reforms of its commandant , General David Berger. \u2014 Jerry Hendrix, National Review , 17 Mar. 2022"
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"1687, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259n-\u02ccd\u00e4nt",
"-\u02ccdant",
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"Civilians were commandeered by the army and forced to fight."
],
": to seize for military purposes":[
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],
": to take arbitrary or forcible possession of":[
"The city commandeered 60 acres of the property by eminent domain for a new high school."
]
},
"examples":[
"The soldiers commandeered civilian vehicles to help transport the injured.",
"an airliner commandeered by terrorists",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Second-row passengers also get their own climate controls and buttons to commandeer the shade for the panoramic roof. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 15 June 2022",
"Vancouver\u2019s inaugural festival of crispy tortillas and yummy fillings will commandeer Esther Short Park this weekend. \u2014 oregonlive , 8 June 2022",
"For four years, Trump\u2019s Twitter feed offered real-time narration of his presidency, with missives that would commandeer the daily news cycle. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
"This was just Biden\u2019s third prime-time White House address\u2014and the decision to try to commandeer the nation\u2019s attention at dinnertime had both its political and legislative components. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 3 June 2022",
"Why would demons do this, try to commandeer humans",
"Along with Hazmi, their team would later commandeer Flight 77 that slammed into the Pentagon. \u2014 Catherine Herridge, CBS News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Something in the Water will commandeer three stages along Independence Avenue and adjacent streets June 17-19 \u2013 aka Juneteenth weekend. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Gu from Daxue Consulting says the disconnect is due, in part, to attempts by the Shanghai government to commandeer food distribution chains across the city instead of leaving them under the control of private companies like Meituan. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 14 Apr. 2022"
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"1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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"Afrikaans kommandeer , from French commander to command, from Old French comander":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174124",
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"The soldiers commandeered civilian vehicles to help transport the injured.",
"an airliner commandeered by terrorists",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Second-row passengers also get their own climate controls and buttons to commandeer the shade for the panoramic roof. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 15 June 2022",
"Vancouver\u2019s inaugural festival of crispy tortillas and yummy fillings will commandeer Esther Short Park this weekend. \u2014 oregonlive , 8 June 2022",
"For four years, Trump\u2019s Twitter feed offered real-time narration of his presidency, with missives that would commandeer the daily news cycle. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
"This was just Biden\u2019s third prime-time White House address\u2014and the decision to try to commandeer the nation\u2019s attention at dinnertime had both its political and legislative components. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 3 June 2022",
"Why would demons do this, try to commandeer humans",
"Along with Hazmi, their team would later commandeer Flight 77 that slammed into the Pentagon. \u2014 Catherine Herridge, CBS News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Something in the Water will commandeer three stages along Independence Avenue and adjacent streets June 17-19 \u2013 aka Juneteenth weekend. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Gu from Daxue Consulting says the disconnect is due, in part, to attempts by the Shanghai government to commandeer food distribution chains across the city instead of leaving them under the control of private companies like Meituan. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 14 Apr. 2022"
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"1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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"the intrepid commander of the HMS Surprise",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the case of POTUS, a raucous feminist farce about seven extremely capable women tasked with keeping a very incapable commander -in-chief out of trouble, all hell breaks loose in the White House. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 12 June 2022",
"As the new republic\u2019s commander -in-chief, Cromwell subdued Ireland in 1649\u20131650 and conclusively defeated the Scots at Worcester in September 1651. \u2014 Keith Thomas, The New York Review of Books , 8 June 2022",
"During one instance in March last year, Psaki responded directly to the former commander -in-chief after a reporter brought up how Trump released a statement criticizing the Biden administration over its immigration agenda. \u2014 Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com , 13 May 2022",
"Despite arguments that the order violated the constitutional rights of those sent to the camps without any charge or trial, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1944 the action was within the president\u2019s powers as commander -in-chief in wartime. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 May 2022",
"The White House Correspondents' Dinner made its grand return Saturday night, two years after the pandemic shut it down and six years since the last time a commander -in-chief attended the event. \u2014 Ivan Pereira, ABC News , 30 Apr. 2022",
"But the British actor also brought the former commander -in-chief into his everyday life. \u2014 Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
"On August 8, 1974, the day after Nixon\u2019s resignation, Gerald was sworn in as the U.S.\u2019 38th commander -in-chief, becoming the first person to hold the title without being elected as either president or vice president. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The State Department has sanctioned a number of Myanmar military officials, including commander -in-chief Min Aung Hlaing, for their role in committing those human rights abuses. \u2014 Jennifer Hansler, CNN , 20 Mar. 2022"
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"The castle is in a commanding position at the top of the hill.",
"The hill provides a commanding view of the surrounding countryside.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Pride in his guys for gritting out a draw after giving up a commanding lead. \u2014 Sara Tidwell, The Enquirer , 30 June 2022",
"Among Democratic primary voters (431 likely voters, margin of sampling error +/-4.8), Hochul holds a commanding lead with 57% of the vote. \u2014 John Zogby, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The stakes will be equally high for the Celtics, who let the turnover demons that have haunted them at times throughout the postseason prevent them from seizing a commanding 3-1 series lead. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 16 June 2022",
"If Volkswagen pushes Tesla to second place in global EV saies in 2024, the two automakers will hold a commanding lead over all other automakers, with each selling well over 2 million electric vehicles that year, according to Bloomberg. \u2014 Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"As the tragic heroine, Mariah Burks is a commanding , statuesque presence, an actress clear of voice and bold in expression. \u2014 Zachary Lewis, cleveland , 13 Mar. 2022",
"Dacal has a gorgeous singing voice and a commanding stage presence. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Despite falling in a 14-2 hole early on in the game, Golden State went on a 21-0 run during the first half, taking a commanding 54-39 lead over the Celtics entering halftime. \u2014 Dj Siddiqi, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"The Warriors compiled a 303 on Friday to take a commanding nine-stroke lead over the Eagles before finishing with a 306 in Round 2. \u2014 Mason Young, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022"
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"He reported the incident to his commanding officer .",
"reported directly to the fort's commanding officer",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Shortly after the shelling began, his commanding officer gave the signal. \u2014 Lindsey Fitzharris, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 July 2022",
"McGee, the commanding officer for the area, said two female victims and six male victims were among those injured. \u2014 Kurt Chirbas, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
"Her first commanding officer from her tour on the Polar Star, Wade Moncrief, plans to be in the audience at her ceremony on Wednesday. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
"Hepreviously served as the commanding officer for patrol operations, a police field supervisor, a dive team supervisor and other positions. \u2014 Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 May 2022",
"Russian soldiers attacked and injured their commanding officer after their brigade suffered heavy losses in the fighting outside the capital, Kyiv, according to a Western official and a Ukrainian journalist. \u2014 William Booth, Robyn Dixon And David L. Stern, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Mar. 2022",
"At first Ben attempted to remain in the infantry, and his commanding officer requested that he be commissioned a second lieutenant of infantry. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
"Russian soldiers attacked and injured their commanding officer after their brigade suffered heavy losses in the fighting outside the capital, Kyiv, according to a Western official and a Ukrainian journalist. \u2014 William Booth, Robyn Dixon And David L. Stern, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Russian soldiers attacked and injured their commanding officer after their brigade suffered heavy losses in the fighting outside the capital, Kyiv, according to a Western official and a Ukrainian journalist. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Mar. 2022"
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"the Ten Commandments in the Bible",
"the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Zohar asserts that we were told to count by the lunar calendar as the first commandment because doing so will increase our resilience in the darkness of night (Exodus 12:2). \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The ceremony opened with Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood, executive director of the Arizona Faith Network, who led a prayer lamenting the mass shooting and those who value the second amendment over the first commandment . \u2014 Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic , 25 May 2022",
"Elon Musk applied his own spin to this commandment by recently releasing knowledge his team had developed. \u2014 Michael Ashley, Forbes , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Adam Smith and David Ricardo proved that expanding trade is always a good idea, the story goes, and so policy-makers need only to follow that commandment . \u2014 Oren Cass, National Review , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kerby fixated on living every commandment , avoiding a hint of anything that could be termed a sin. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 Mar. 2022",
"To hold otherwise \u2014 to claim the West should stop short of joining the fight, when that might be the only thing compatible with fulfilling the commandment \u2014 sounds appalling. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The existentialist philosopher argued that the commandment offers a far more radical proposition, one that requires us to surrender our commitment to justice, fairness, and private property. \u2014 Meghan O'gieblyn, Wired , 7 Feb. 2022",
"As everyone was busy considering their immediate future, my description of the route went unheard, but the commandment to stay together must have resonated. \u2014 Sarah Barker, Outside Online , 16 Oct. 2020"
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"The festival commemorates the town's founding.",
"The plaque commemorates the battle that took place here 200 years ago.",
"Each year on this date we commemorate our ancestors with a special ceremony.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, which began as a police raid of a gay bar and turned into a dayslong protest, was the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement and is what Pride celebrations nationwide commemorate each year. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 24 June 2022",
"The city council in Venice authorized the first Biennale in 1893 to commemorate the ... \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 23 June 2022",
"The memorial, one of six national memorial sites that commemorate the Rwanda Genocide, is based around a former church and is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims. \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 22 June 2022",
"The announcement comes during Pride Month, which is celebrated every year in June by LGBTQ people around the world in part to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising. \u2014 Zachary Schermele, NBC News , 21 June 2022",
"Now that Juneteenth is celebrating its second anniversary as an official U.S holiday, the debate on just how to commemorate the day rages on. \u2014 Adrienne Gibbs, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"My host laid out a decadent spread filled with signature English dishes including Coronation Chicken\u2014the dish created to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s ascension to the throne\u2014Cornish pasties, scotch eggs, and a gorgeous set of cheeses. \u2014 Isiah Magsino, Vogue , 20 June 2022",
"The new plot stands in the shadows of several stone crosses, whose plaques commemorate another generation of Ukrainian fighters: those who fought against the Soviet Union during and after World War II. \u2014 Erika Solomon, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Hopkins established the first parade to commemorate emancipation in the nation. \u2014 Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun , 18 June 2022"
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"The festival commemorates the town's founding.",
"The plaque commemorates the battle that took place here 200 years ago.",
"Each year on this date we commemorate our ancestors with a special ceremony.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, which began as a police raid of a gay bar and turned into a dayslong protest, was the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement and is what Pride celebrations nationwide commemorate each year. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 24 June 2022",
"The city council in Venice authorized the first Biennale in 1893 to commemorate the ... \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 23 June 2022",
"The memorial, one of six national memorial sites that commemorate the Rwanda Genocide, is based around a former church and is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims. \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 22 June 2022",
"The announcement comes during Pride Month, which is celebrated every year in June by LGBTQ people around the world in part to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising. \u2014 Zachary Schermele, NBC News , 21 June 2022",
"Now that Juneteenth is celebrating its second anniversary as an official U.S holiday, the debate on just how to commemorate the day rages on. \u2014 Adrienne Gibbs, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"My host laid out a decadent spread filled with signature English dishes including Coronation Chicken\u2014the dish created to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s ascension to the throne\u2014Cornish pasties, scotch eggs, and a gorgeous set of cheeses. \u2014 Isiah Magsino, Vogue , 20 June 2022",
"The new plot stands in the shadows of several stone crosses, whose plaques commemorate another generation of Ukrainian fighters: those who fought against the Soviet Union during and after World War II. \u2014 Erika Solomon, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Hopkins established the first parade to commemorate emancipation in the nation. \u2014 Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun , 18 June 2022"
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"Several well-known celebrities attended the commemoration .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The inaugural commemoration was in 1866, and Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 20 June 2022",
"The Juneteenth commemoration is one of many events held annually by the Lakewood Black Caucus. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"The day is a national commemoration of all service members and former Mayor Mickey Straub \u2014 a member of the Veterans Memorial Committee \u2014 is a longtime champion of the day. \u2014 Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune , 18 May 2022",
"The commemoration will be live streamed on the National Park Service's YouTube page. \u2014 Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Feb. 2022",
"The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama will hold its official Juneteenth commemoration from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19, in Kelly Ingram Park. \u2014 al , 10 June 2022",
"This year, the American Hiking Society celebrates its 30th annual commemoration of the outdoor community. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
"His openness and interest in people sometimes took him places where other Republicans might not have been as comfortable, like the pulpit of Atlanta\u2019s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration . \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Dec. 2021",
"The mosque is holding its commemoration a day early to fall on a Friday, a special weekly prayer day, in a sign of respect. \u2014 Fox News , 12 Nov. 2021"
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"commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Every player will receive a hospitality bag, with beverages, snacks, treats, and a commemorative AHM logo golf shirt. \u2014 Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant , 23 June 2022",
"The most notable local to dine here is no doubt U.S. President George H. W. Bush, who was a regular and avid supporter of the restaurant, eating here frequently with his family and appearing in commemorative TV spots. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 23 June 2022",
"This commemorative voyage will continue with a private cruise aboard Commander Charcot. \u2014 Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
"This will be the second commemorative statue at the ballpark, joining the one that honors Jackie Robinson. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 18 June 2022",
"In honor of Wheaties\u2019 100th anniversary, the iconic cereal brand has selected the four-time Olympic gold medalist to grace the final box in its Century Series and year-long commemorative celebration. \u2014 Aley Arion, Essence , 18 June 2022",
"In 2020, the sale of 480 commemorative stickers generated about $4,800. \u2014 Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Lee was a key contributor on that team, averaging 15.9 points per game and helping the Cardinals finish 23-8, and was given a commemorative ring by Louisville on Senior Night. \u2014 Jeremiah Holloway, The Courier-Journal , 17 June 2022",
"The community institution recently had commemorative services to celebrate the occasion with two separate services. \u2014 Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel , 16 June 2022"
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"Dear God, I thought, I've been infected by an earworm. My friend the Longhair says that's what you call songs that burrow into your head and commence chewing your brains. \u2014 Stephen King , Entertainment Weekly , 24 Apr./1 May 2009",
"He thereupon commenced giving me this fantastically boring lecture about how the only reason I want a stuffed chicken is because they look so good in a shop window, and that the moment I received one I'd start dreaming up ways to ditch it. \u2014 Douglas Coupland , Generation X , 1991",
"The policy would commence not only with the limiting of permits for the building of hotels and boats but with supervision\u2014through expert architectural advice\u2014of the construction of these boats and hotels \u2026 \u2014 William Styron , This Quiet Dust and Other Writings , (1953) 1982",
"\"Why shoot, I thought you wanted to be a lawyer, you've already commenced going to court.\" The ladies laughed again. \u2014 Harper Lee , To Kill a Mockingbird , 1960",
"I have commenced two letters to send you before this, both of which displeased me before I got half done, and so I tore them up. \u2014 Abraham Lincoln , letter , 4 May 1837",
"The festivities will commence with a parade.",
"Their contract commences in January.",
"The court commenced criminal proceedings.",
"The country has commenced preparations for war.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Another potential hitch: retail sales can\u2019t commence until there\u2019s an aggregate of 250,000 square feet of grow and manufacture space in Connecticut that\u2019s devoted to the adult-use market. \u2014 Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant , 24 May 2022",
"There is no clear timeline on when construction of the plaza and reassembly of the Smokesax will commence . \u2014 Jay R. Jordan, Chron , 11 May 2022",
"Thomas said the service department has bought a striping machine, at $3,000, so that the work can commence in about a week, when the machine arrives. \u2014 cleveland , 4 May 2022",
"MusicCon Billboard announced on Friday (April 22) a first-of-its-kind MusicCon that will commence ahead of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. \u2014 Heran Mamo, Billboard , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The vote will determine whether a potential strike will commence . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The sheriff\u2019s office will now commence its internal probe, Atkins said. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Zelensky has faced criticism for leaving Ukraine when an invasion might commence any day. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 19 Feb. 2022",
"The assessment determined an investigation will commence . \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 16 Feb. 2022"
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"Commencement will kick off with a family reception followed by a banquet."
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},
"examples":[
"A poet will speak at the commencement .",
"there was a large turnout at the commencement of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Gorham was honored in photos and speeches throughout the graduation ceremony, including by commencement speaker Mayor Brandon Scott, an alumnus of Mervo. \u2014 Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun , 12 June 2022",
"Jennifer Sanchez attended two high school commencement ceremonies on Thursday. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 17 June 2022",
"Suffolk University held three commencement ceremonies Sunday. \u2014 John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
"Different colleges within the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville had separate commencement ceremonies on Friday or Saturday. \u2014 Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online , 15 May 2022",
"The University of Alabama held regular commencement ceremonies last week. \u2014 Ruth Serven Smith | Rserven@al.com, al , 8 May 2022",
"Clark was the commencement speaker at Auburn last month, recounting his time in the Auburn University Marching Band, performing with AU Singers and working as equipment manager for the Department of Music. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 3 June 2022",
"Stefanowski\u2019s press conference, the first since winning the GOP endorsement, came on a day when Lamont was in New London greeting Vice President Kamala Harris, the commencement speaker at the Coast Guard Academy. \u2014 Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant , 31 May 2022",
"Biden had been the University of Delaware's commencement speaker four times previously. \u2014 Brandon Holveck, USA TODAY , 28 May 2022"
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"Thursday's votes for the operating and capital budgets were both 26-0, with members taking turns during the meeting to commend the bipartisanship work shown during the budget process. \u2014 Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal , 23 June 2022",
"A few nights after the Grammys, Colbert called Batiste over to the late-night show couch to commend his victories in a segment that spotlighted the sincerity of both men. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 5 May 2022",
"In December 2018, Rahinsky wrote Schurr to commend him for chasing and catching a suspect who tried to run away during a traffic stop in May 2018. \u2014 Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Avoiding eye contact and making a quick exit are the chief requirements in this awkward situation, so Miss Manners was about to commend you. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Apr. 2022",
"However, Gerstein does commend Choi for her blending technique and her contour placement. \u2014 Sara Miranda, Allure , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Early was quick to commend Southside, saying Reese did a nice job in the circle, but also credited his team for staying the course. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 18 Mar. 2022",
"While Extinction Rebellion has not partnered with any brands, See does commend the work that companies like Patagonia have done to support and donate to environmental and activism groups. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 17 Mar. 2022",
"On the incel sites that Serge and Marquis run, many members have expressed anger at society; some commend those who commit violence, and fantasize about doing the same. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Dec. 2021"
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"Thursday's votes for the operating and capital budgets were both 26-0, with members taking turns during the meeting to commend the bipartisanship work shown during the budget process. \u2014 Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal , 23 June 2022",
"A few nights after the Grammys, Colbert called Batiste over to the late-night show couch to commend his victories in a segment that spotlighted the sincerity of both men. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 5 May 2022",
"In December 2018, Rahinsky wrote Schurr to commend him for chasing and catching a suspect who tried to run away during a traffic stop in May 2018. \u2014 Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Avoiding eye contact and making a quick exit are the chief requirements in this awkward situation, so Miss Manners was about to commend you. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Apr. 2022",
"However, Gerstein does commend Choi for her blending technique and her contour placement. \u2014 Sara Miranda, Allure , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Early was quick to commend Southside, saying Reese did a nice job in the circle, but also credited his team for staying the course. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 18 Mar. 2022",
"While Extinction Rebellion has not partnered with any brands, See does commend the work that companies like Patagonia have done to support and donate to environmental and activism groups. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 17 Mar. 2022",
"On the incel sites that Serge and Marquis run, many members have expressed anger at society; some commend those who commit violence, and fantasize about doing the same. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Dec. 2021"
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"Police Chief Robert Butler presented March with a certificate of commendation last week for his distinguished service to the city. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 7 June 2022",
"Ian Chung is a model student worthy of commendation . \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"The Peabody Board of Jurors also made a special commendation to journalists and filmmakers around the world who have risked their own personal safety to report the Russian invasion and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. \u2014 Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 May 2022",
"But Hackett stressed that his endorsement wasn\u2019t just an obligatory commendation of a former colleague. \u2014 Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The team ranked second of seven earning a Meritorious commendation , placing them in the top 20 percent of the teams that competed worldwide. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Mar. 2022",
"During an appearance Sunday on ABC's This Week, host George Stephanopoulos asked Cotton about Trump's commendation of Putin in recent days. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 27 Feb. 2022",
"The mayor held up a plaque of commendation , her enthusiasm filling the gym. \u2014 Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Sewell, a member of the Regimental Support Squadron, received a commendation for her contributions on July 16. \u2014 Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY , 11 Oct. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Associated Press left a message Thursday seeking comment from Dearborn Heights police. \u2014 Fox News , 24 June 2022",
"Carver, the Georgia lawyer, also did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment . \u2014 Spencer S. Hsu, Josh Dawsey And Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News , 23 June 2022",
"His defense attorney did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment . \u2014 Paul Duggan, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is seeking comment from Turner on the commission\u2019s actions. \u2014 Leon Stafford, ajc , 22 June 2022",
"The Associated Press left a message Wednesday seeking comment from the mayor's office. \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"Carver, the Georgia lawyer, also did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
"Messages seeking comment were sent to Diaz, Segui and the local police union. \u2014 Dave Collins, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022",
"Bloomberg noted Fox\u2019s reps didn\u2019t respond to messages seeking comment . \u2014 Oliver Darcy, CNN , 22 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Administration officials declined to comment on whether other punitive steps would be taken. \u2014 Ashley Parker, Washington Post , 26 June 2022",
"Machado declined to comment on the status of his ankle, but manager Bob Melvin continued to express optimism that Machado could be available to pinch hit in the near future. \u2014 Richard J. Marcus, ajc , 26 June 2022",
"The company did not share a new release date, and declined to comment further on the matter. \u2014 Michelle Toh, CNN , 21 June 2022",
"The attorneys declined to comment further, saying the case is in its early stages. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 14 June 2022",
"Bader, who has been candid about her recent out-patient treatment for binge eating disorder, declined to comment further on the incident. \u2014 Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News , 13 June 2022",
"The Secret Service said the incident had no impact on the trip and declined to comment further on the matter. \u2014 Andrew Restuccia, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Beau Duffy, a state police spokesperson, declined to comment further on the red flag issue. \u2014 Christine Fernando, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
"The Hayeses were not immediately available to comment further. \u2014 Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 13 May 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the Asian commentariat is wrong on the one metric that really matters to the region: economics. \u2014 Vasuki Shastry, Fortune , 21 Apr. 2022",
"In fact, Bezos seems typical of much of the American commentariat in viewing teachers through the same lens as an Amazon worker: invisible, essential, marginalized, at the mercy of scores, on whom everything depends and everything can be blamed. \u2014 Jessica Winter, The New Yorker , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Soccer\u2019s commentariat chewed over the idea\u2019s merits. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Three specious suggestions being made in the commentariat , particularly by Trump apologists, should be dismissed. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 15 Sep. 2021",
"The news that the Consumer Price Index rose 4.2 percent in the twelve months ending in April has shocked the financial commentariat . \u2014 Alexander William Salter, National Review , 14 May 2021",
"The liberal legal commentariat should stand back and let the master operate. \u2014 Noah Feldman, Star Tribune , 17 Mar. 2021",
"To much of India\u2019s commentariat , Mr Goswami\u2019s case represented not a test of freedom so much as a test of power. \u2014 The Economist , 28 Nov. 2020",
"The French commentariat has also harped on the #metoo movement as an example of runaway American ideology. \u2014 Ben Smith, New York Times , 15 Nov. 2020"
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"His commentary would run regularly for more than a decade. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
"Released in February, the single is her commentary on music\u2019s modern-day understanding of what is and isn\u2019t considered a part of the genre. \u2014 Kwasi Boadi, Rolling Stone , 23 June 2022",
"While the filmmakers\u2019 sentiments surrounding grief, loss and resilience are felt in the margins, their overall commentary about love is confounding and clich\u00e9d rather than clever or heartrending. \u2014 Courtney Howard, Variety , 23 June 2022",
"Gordita Chronicles\u2018 truest strength lies not in its social commentary but in its heart. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 June 2022",
"Mill, however, is shown doing a standing version of the exercise with a heavy loaded barbell in the video, and his technique provoked commentary online, with many fans concerned about the potential risks to his back. \u2014 Philip Ellis, Men's Health , 21 June 2022",
"Carlson, who was the cartoonist for the Milwaukee Sentinel and the Journal Sentinel from 1983 to 2008, was remembered for his incisive, humorous commentary on current events. \u2014 Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel , 13 June 2022",
"In a commentary that accompanies the study, Dr. Torri Metz suggested that the coronavirus might not be directly responsible for the babies\u2019 developmental issues. \u2014 Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"But what distinguishes Jones\u2019 content from every other vintage styling channel on the app is her fashion history commentary . \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 3 June 2022"
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"His commentary would run regularly for more than a decade. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
"Released in February, the single is her commentary on music\u2019s modern-day understanding of what is and isn\u2019t considered a part of the genre. \u2014 Kwasi Boadi, Rolling Stone , 23 June 2022",
"While the filmmakers\u2019 sentiments surrounding grief, loss and resilience are felt in the margins, their overall commentary about love is confounding and clich\u00e9d rather than clever or heartrending. \u2014 Courtney Howard, Variety , 23 June 2022",
"Gordita Chronicles\u2018 truest strength lies not in its social commentary but in its heart. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 June 2022",
"Mill, however, is shown doing a standing version of the exercise with a heavy loaded barbell in the video, and his technique provoked commentary online, with many fans concerned about the potential risks to his back. \u2014 Philip Ellis, Men's Health , 21 June 2022",
"Carlson, who was the cartoonist for the Milwaukee Sentinel and the Journal Sentinel from 1983 to 2008, was remembered for his incisive, humorous commentary on current events. \u2014 Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel , 13 June 2022",
"In a commentary that accompanies the study, Dr. Torri Metz suggested that the coronavirus might not be directly responsible for the babies\u2019 developmental issues. \u2014 Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"But what distinguishes Jones\u2019 content from every other vintage styling channel on the app is her fashion history commentary . \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 3 June 2022"
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"The introduction of a jury system and the opening of courts to the public turned criminal trials into a new kind of theater, and newspapers\u2014suddenly abundant\u2014were keen to commentate on the show. \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Those who wanted to hear the president commentate over pay-per-view were instructed to switch on a secondary audio feed. \u2014 Mario Ariza, sun-sentinel.com , 12 Sep. 2021",
"On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, former President Donald Trump will host and commentate the Triller Fight Club heavyweight boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort. \u2014 NBC News , 8 Sep. 2021",
"On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, former president Donald Trump will host and commentate the Triller Fight Club heavyweight boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort. \u2014 Ellise Shafer, Variety , 7 Sep. 2021",
"Weir left to commentate the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Las Vegas. \u2014 Candace Taylor, WSJ , 17 Aug. 2021",
"According to Hume, commissioning a caricature can be like inviting a third party to commentate on how your date is going. \u2014 Serena Puang, The Indianapolis Star , 6 Aug. 2021",
"Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who was inside Old Trafford preparing to commentate on the game for Sky Sports, called on the Glazers to put the club up for sale. \u2014 Rob Harris, ajc , 2 May 2021",
"Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who was inside Old Trafford preparing to commentate on the game for Sky Sports, called on the Glazers to put the club up for sale. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 May 2021"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010405",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"commentative":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": of or concerning comment or commentary":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"comment entry 1 + -ative":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m\u0259n\u2027\u02cct\u0101tiv",
"k\u00e4\u02c8ment\u0259t-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082247",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"commentator":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": one who provides commentary : such as":[],
": one who reports and discusses news (as on television)":[],
": a sportscaster who provides commentary during live events":[
"a color commentator"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259n-\u02cct\u0101-t\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On the docket for next week: Political commentator Dan Schnur interviews Bass as part of the World Affairs Council and Town Hall\u2019s mayoral series. \u2014 Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times , 21 May 2022",
"In the past two weeks, Barnette \u2014 a military veteran and political commentator who has never held public office \u2014 has surged in the polls and is running neck-and-neck with Oz and McCormick ahead of Tuesday's primary. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 15 May 2022",
"Barnette is best known for her career as a political commentator . \u2014 Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY , 13 May 2022",
"Jon Stewart accepted the 23rd Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on Sunday The 59-year-old comedian and political commentator became the 23rd recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday. \u2014 Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com , 25 Apr. 2022",
"On Monday's show, CNN conservative political commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin filled in as go-guest host. \u2014 Andrea Towers, EW.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Santorum served as a senior political commentator , but was largely absent from the network\u2019s airwaves after drawing controversy last month. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 May 2021",
"Santorum has appeared on CNN as a conservative commentator since 2017. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 22 May 2021",
"In late December, Fanone resigned from the M.P.D., after nearly 20 years on the force, and took a job as an on-air commentator on law-enforcement issues at CNN. \u2014 Jason Zengerle, New York Times , 26 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150249"
},
"commenter":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4-\u02ccmen-t\u0259r"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181608",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"commerce":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": commune":[],
": sexual intercourse":[],
": social intercourse : interchange of ideas, opinions, or sentiments":[
"\u2026 a negotiated peace that will reestablish intellectual commerce among them \u2026",
"\u2014 P. B. Rice"
],
": the exchange or buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place":[
"a major center of commerce",
"interstate commerce"
]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"He was the Secretary of Commerce under the last President.",
"a government agency in charge of regulating interstate commerce",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"First, the court, not Congress, ultimately determines what is commerce . \u2014 Victoria Nourse, CNN , 30 June 2022",
"Enter Bumble\u2019s new collaboration with Over The Moon, the e- commerce platform and online registry, which launches July 6. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 28 June 2022",
"Until last week, the speed loader was available for purchase on the e- commerce platform, with free shipping from Shanghai. \u2014 Brian Contrerasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submissions on the other. \u2014 Andrew Delbanco, The New York Review of Books , 8 June 2022",
"Li currently has over 64 million followers on the Chinese e- commerce platform Taobao, and viewers of a single session of his livestream can reach tens of millions. \u2014 Jane Li, Quartz , 6 June 2022",
"Canadian e- commerce platform Shopify is fading, with their shares declining more than 70 percent this year. \u2014 Michael Tobin, BostonGlobe.com , 17 May 2022",
"An internal document viewed by The Times laid out what to do if a merchant asked whether Bolt\u2019s technology could integrate with its e- commerce platform. \u2014 New York Times , 10 May 2022",
"Deliverr\u2019s proprietary network of order-management software, software developers and fulfillment specialists will join Shopify, giving the e- commerce platform greater visibility and control over movements along the supply chain. \u2014 Adriano Marchese, WSJ , 5 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1596, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French, from Latin commercium , from com- + merc-, merx merchandise":"Noun and Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccm\u0259rs",
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259rs",
"k\u0259-\u02c8m\u0259rs",
"\u02c8k\u00e4-(\u02cc)m\u0259rs"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for commerce Noun business , commerce , trade , industry , traffic mean activity concerned with the supplying and distribution of commodities. business may be an inclusive term but specifically designates the activities of those engaged in the purchase or sale of commodities or in related financial transactions. commerce and trade imply the exchange and transportation of commodities. industry applies to the producing of commodities, especially by manufacturing or processing, usually on a large scale. traffic applies to the operation and functioning of public carriers of goods and persons.",
"synonyms":[
"business",
"marketplace",
"trade",
"traffic"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065814",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"commercial":{
"antonyms":[
"noncommercial",
"nonsalable",
"uncommercial",
"unmarketable",
"unsalable"
],
"definitions":{
": an advertisement included with another broadcast (as on radio, television, or a podcast)":[],
": being of an average or inferior quality":[
"commercial oxalic acid",
"show-quality versus commercial cattle"
],
": characteristic of commerce":[
"commercial weights"
],
": designed for a large market":[
"commercial coffee production"
],
": emphasizing skills and subjects useful in business":[
"a commercial school"
],
": occupied with or engaged in commerce or work intended for commerce":[
"a commercial artist"
],
": of or relating to commerce":[
"commercial regulations",
"commercial services"
],
": producing artistic work of low standards for quick market success":[],
": suitable, adequate, or prepared for commerce":[
"found oil in commercial quantities"
],
": supported by advertisers":[
"commercial TV"
],
": viewed with regard to profit":[
"a commercial success",
"of no commercial value"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"Their music is too commercial .",
"The average American sees and hears thousands of commercial messages each day.",
"Noun",
"a commercial for a new kind of soap",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"By contrast, jet engines, which power the vast majority of commercial flights, burn an unleaded version of kerosene called Jet A. \u2014 David Yanofsky, Quartz , 16 June 2022",
"But airlines had stopped direct commercial flights from Haiti to Chile and Brazil during the pandemic; their remaining option was the charters. \u2014 Fox News , 14 June 2022",
"All of that would involve a shift from experimental operations to regular commercial flights. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 13 June 2022",
"The best way to do that is to skip the commercial flights, packed with people as often as not already in party mode, and book a seat instead on an Aero jet. \u2014 Duncan Madden, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"In recent weeks, commercial flights have resumed from Sanaa, and fuel shipments have arrived. \u2014 Noha Elhennawy, ajc , 2 June 2022",
"The use of charter flights isn\u2019t allowed by the league\u2019s collective bargaining agreement, which states that teams can only provide players premium economy or similar enhanced coach seating on commercial flights. \u2014 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant , 1 June 2022",
"Air Force planes are transporting the initial batch of formula because no commercial flights were available this weekend. \u2014 Michael Conroy, Chicago Tribune , 22 May 2022",
"Air Force planes transported the initial batch of formula because no commercial flights were available this weekend. \u2014 CBS News , 22 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This entire segment felt like a commercial for Miz and Mrs. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Golf is basically tryptophan, and the only thing standing between you and a solid 40 of Zzzzs is an eagle chip and a burst of crowd noise, or a loud commercial for an oversized pickup truck. \u2014 Jason Gay, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
"Fatou went on to land modeling work including an in-store video commercial for Samsung\u2019s A51 phone. \u2014 Bora, Rolling Stone , 31 May 2022",
"Saban appeared in a commercial for Aflac with Sanders last year and also commented on Hunter\u2019s flip on early national signing day in December. \u2014 Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al , 19 May 2022",
"The commercial -free special will include Naomi\u2019s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, while additional performers and special appearances for the event will be announced soon. \u2014 Jessica Nicholson, Billboard , 12 May 2022",
"Florence City Council Member Bill Griffin was out shooting a commercial for his council district and saw Vicky White drive past him with Casey White in the back seat. \u2014 Eric Levenson, CNN , 11 May 2022",
"Matt Damon appeared in a now-infamous commercial for Crypto.com, a trading platform. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Finally, a good deal of post-Oscar buzz focused on a clever commercial for RCA Victor television. \u2014 Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Adjective",
"1935, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"see commerce entry 1":"Adjective"
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8m\u0259r-sh\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"corporate",
"marketable",
"mass-market",
"salable",
"saleable"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115813",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"commination":{
"antonyms":[
"citation",
"commendation",
"endorsement",
"indorsement"
],
"definitions":{
": denunciation":[]
},
"examples":[
"the tendency by some to regard every unfortunate natural disaster as a sign of the Almighty's commination of mankind's sinfulness"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English comminacion \"threat of punishment or vengeance,\" borrowed from Anglo-French comminacioun, borrowed from Latin commin\u0101ti\u014dn-, commin\u0101ti\u014d \"act of threatening or menacing,\" from comminor, commin\u0101r\u012b \"to make a threat of, threaten\" (from com- com- + minor, min\u0101r\u012b \"to threaten\") + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at minatory":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4-m\u0259-\u02c8n\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"censure",
"condemnation",
"denunciation",
"excoriation",
"objurgation",
"rebuke",
"reprimand",
"reproach",
"reproof",
"riot act",
"stricture"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015729",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"commingle":{
"antonyms":[
"break down",
"break up",
"separate",
"unmix"
],
"definitions":{
": to become commingled":[],
": to blend thoroughly into a harmonious whole":[
"\u2026 that fine and funny book, in which horror and laughter are commingled \u2026",
"\u2014 William Styron"
],
": to combine (funds or properties) into a common fund or stock":[
"Proceeds from the sale have been commingled with other funds."
]
},
"examples":[
"Fact and fiction commingle in the story.",
"He commingled his personal funds with money from the business.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Throughout the record, lush, Quiet Storm grooves collide and commingle with bass-y drums and subtle electronic flourishes. \u2014 Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone , 16 May 2022",
"The Convoy Corridor, which follows Convoy Street from Ronson Road to Ostrow Street, is to be refashioned in the style of Little Italy, where residential towers commingle with ground-floor shops, plazas and paseos to create a vibrant atmosphere. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Maternal instruction and after-chores merriment transition into songs in which Argentine sounds commingle with good ol\u2019 theater music. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Sep. 2021",
"The pros here commingle Lib\u00e9lula Joven Tequila with Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur (made with Poblano peppers), then let green Thai chilies steep in the mixture for between two and four hours before batching it into bottles that go into the well. \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 19 Aug. 2021",
"Ghosts commingle in the mail, and all the while actual correspondents remain painfully out of touch. \u2014 Kamran Javadizadeh, The New Yorker , 26 May 2021",
"An administrator should never commingle the estate property with his or her own funds or business interests. \u2014 Dallas News , 16 May 2021",
"Exhilaration and trepidation often commingle when entrepreneurs map out the future of their passion. \u2014 Afshin Doust, Forbes , 16 Apr. 2021",
"Only men and women aspire to lifelong loyalty to friends whose bodies do not commingle with their own. \u2014 Herbert Gold, Harpers Magazine , 5 Jan. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1612, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"com- + mingle":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u00e4-",
"k\u0259-\u02c8mi\u014b-g\u0259l",
"k\u0259-\u02c8mi\u014b-g\u0259l, k\u00e4-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for commingle mix , mingle , commingle , blend , merge , coalesce , amalgamate , fuse mean to combine into a more or less uniform whole. mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity. mix the salad greens mix a drink mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active. fear mingled with anticipation in my mind commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling. a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture. blended several teas to create a balanced flavor merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole. in his mind reality and fantasy merged coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity. telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities. refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product. a building in which modernism and classicism are fused",
"synonyms":[
"amalgamate",
"blend",
"combine",
"comingle",
"commix",
"composite",
"concrete",
"conflate",
"fuse",
"homogenize",
"immingle",
"immix",
"incorporate",
"integrate",
"interfuse",
"intermingle",
"intermix",
"meld",
"merge",
"mingle",
"mix"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175001",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"comminute":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to reduce to minute particles : pulverize":[]
},
"examples":[
"eons of incessant pounding by the waves have comminuted the once-rocky shoreline into a bed of fine-grained sand",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The report of displacement (out of alignment) is not as worrisome as if the fracture was comminuted (pieces). \u2014 Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com , 5 Nov. 2017",
"Also, this prognosis is rooted in my hopefulness the fracture is not comminuted (in multiple pieces), as that might prolong the timeline by a couple of weeks. \u2014 Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com , 16 Oct. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1626, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin comminutus , past participle of comminuere , from com- + minuere to lessen \u2014 more at minor":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u0259-\u02ccn(y)\u00fct",
"-\u02ccny\u00fct",
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u00fct"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"atomize",
"beat",
"bray",
"crush",
"disintegrate",
"grind",
"mill",
"mull",
"pound",
"powder",
"pulverize"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111805",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"commiserate":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to feel or express sorrow or compassion for":[],
": to feel or express sympathy : condole":[
"commiserates with them on their loss"
]
},
"examples":[
"\"Did you enjoy your breakfast",
"The other potters seemed to slump as one into dejection, all but abandoning their work in favor of long, lugubrious visits to the wine shop, where they commiserated with one another. \u2014 Linda Sue Park , A Single Shard , (2001) 2003",
"\"I been readin' about it,\" she said, referring to the recent breakup of my marriage. \u2026 \"It's too bad,\" she commiserated . \u2014 Arthur Miller , Timebends , 1987",
"The pain of losing is diverting. So is the thrill of winning. Winning, however, is lonelier, because those you've taken money from are not apt to commiserate with you. \u2014 David Mamet , New York Times Magazine , 20 Apr. 1986",
"The players commiserated over their loss in the championship game.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the sweltering heat, few had the bandwidth to commiserate about a conflict half a world away. \u2014 Raffi Joe Wartanian, Outside Online , 8 Oct. 2020",
"But in the meantime, fellow Austenites on Twitter have gathered to commiserate . \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 June 2022",
"The video has been viewed more than 2 millions times, with commenters chiming in to commiserate . \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
"On a recent afternoon, neighbor Renee Cyprien, a Navy veteran who retired after a career as a Greyhound bus driver, construction worker, and medical clerk, stopped by to commiserate with the Beasley family. \u2014 J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle , 20 Feb. 2022",
"The premise: Single friends in suburban Detroit banter, bicker and commiserate together at a Royal Oak bar owned by one of them. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Freep.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Where to eat near Camelback Ranch After taking in Dodgers and White Sox spring training games, celebrate (or commiserate ) over a meal at these local Glendale restaurants. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Campbell said it\u2019s a good idea for the middle-aged to commiserate their woes with their peers. \u2014 Ren\u00e9 A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Mar. 2022",
"With the stock down 28% from its $1,243 all time high, investors took to social media to commiserate and seek mutual counsel. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 21 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1584, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin commiseratus , past participle of commiserari , from com- + miserari to pity, from miser wretched":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8mi-z\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"ache (for)",
"bleed (for)",
"compassionate",
"condole (with)",
"feel (for)",
"pity",
"sympathize (with)",
"yearn (over)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121701",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"commiserate (with)":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"to have sympathy for we commiserated with him but there was little we could do to make the situation better"
],
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-061840",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"commiseration":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to feel or express sorrow or compassion for":[],
": to feel or express sympathy : condole":[
"commiserates with them on their loss"
]
},
"examples":[
"\"Did you enjoy your breakfast",
"The other potters seemed to slump as one into dejection, all but abandoning their work in favor of long, lugubrious visits to the wine shop, where they commiserated with one another. \u2014 Linda Sue Park , A Single Shard , (2001) 2003",
"\"I been readin' about it,\" she said, referring to the recent breakup of my marriage. \u2026 \"It's too bad,\" she commiserated . \u2014 Arthur Miller , Timebends , 1987",
"The pain of losing is diverting. So is the thrill of winning. Winning, however, is lonelier, because those you've taken money from are not apt to commiserate with you. \u2014 David Mamet , New York Times Magazine , 20 Apr. 1986",
"The players commiserated over their loss in the championship game.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the sweltering heat, few had the bandwidth to commiserate about a conflict half a world away. \u2014 Raffi Joe Wartanian, Outside Online , 8 Oct. 2020",
"But in the meantime, fellow Austenites on Twitter have gathered to commiserate . \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 June 2022",
"The video has been viewed more than 2 millions times, with commenters chiming in to commiserate . \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
"On a recent afternoon, neighbor Renee Cyprien, a Navy veteran who retired after a career as a Greyhound bus driver, construction worker, and medical clerk, stopped by to commiserate with the Beasley family. \u2014 J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle , 20 Feb. 2022",
"The premise: Single friends in suburban Detroit banter, bicker and commiserate together at a Royal Oak bar owned by one of them. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Freep.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Where to eat near Camelback Ranch After taking in Dodgers and White Sox spring training games, celebrate (or commiserate ) over a meal at these local Glendale restaurants. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Campbell said it\u2019s a good idea for the middle-aged to commiserate their woes with their peers. \u2014 Ren\u00e9 A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Mar. 2022",
"With the stock down 28% from its $1,243 all time high, investors took to social media to commiserate and seek mutual counsel. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 21 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1584, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin commiseratus , past participle of commiserari , from com- + miserari to pity, from miser wretched":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8mi-z\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"ache (for)",
"bleed (for)",
"compassionate",
"condole (with)",
"feel (for)",
"pity",
"sympathize (with)",
"yearn (over)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123801",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"commiserative":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to feel or express sorrow or compassion for":[],
": to feel or express sympathy : condole":[
"commiserates with them on their loss"
]
},
"examples":[
"\"Did you enjoy your breakfast",
"The other potters seemed to slump as one into dejection, all but abandoning their work in favor of long, lugubrious visits to the wine shop, where they commiserated with one another. \u2014 Linda Sue Park , A Single Shard , (2001) 2003",
"\"I been readin' about it,\" she said, referring to the recent breakup of my marriage. \u2026 \"It's too bad,\" she commiserated . \u2014 Arthur Miller , Timebends , 1987",
"The pain of losing is diverting. So is the thrill of winning. Winning, however, is lonelier, because those you've taken money from are not apt to commiserate with you. \u2014 David Mamet , New York Times Magazine , 20 Apr. 1986",
"The players commiserated over their loss in the championship game.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the sweltering heat, few had the bandwidth to commiserate about a conflict half a world away. \u2014 Raffi Joe Wartanian, Outside Online , 8 Oct. 2020",
"But in the meantime, fellow Austenites on Twitter have gathered to commiserate . \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 June 2022",
"The video has been viewed more than 2 millions times, with commenters chiming in to commiserate . \u2014 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
"On a recent afternoon, neighbor Renee Cyprien, a Navy veteran who retired after a career as a Greyhound bus driver, construction worker, and medical clerk, stopped by to commiserate with the Beasley family. \u2014 J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle , 20 Feb. 2022",
"The premise: Single friends in suburban Detroit banter, bicker and commiserate together at a Royal Oak bar owned by one of them. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Freep.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Where to eat near Camelback Ranch After taking in Dodgers and White Sox spring training games, celebrate (or commiserate ) over a meal at these local Glendale restaurants. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Campbell said it\u2019s a good idea for the middle-aged to commiserate their woes with their peers. \u2014 Ren\u00e9 A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Mar. 2022",
"With the stock down 28% from its $1,243 all time high, investors took to social media to commiserate and seek mutual counsel. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 21 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1584, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin commiseratus , past participle of commiserari , from com- + miserari to pity, from miser wretched":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8mi-z\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
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"ache (for)",
"bleed (for)",
"compassionate",
"condole (with)",
"feel (for)",
"pity",
"sympathize (with)",
"yearn (over)"
],
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
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},
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": food supplies":[],
": one delegated by a superior to execute a duty or an office":[]
},
"examples":[
"will serve as commissary of religious education for the whole diocese",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The commissary pulled in $2.8 million on 518,991 bags between Jan. 1, 2020 and April 12, 2022. \u2014 Ryan Serpico, San Antonio Express-News , 8 June 2022",
"Ninety percent of commissary -eligible shoppers live off-base, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. \u2014 Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"Colon said Hernandez has been held in solitary confinement and has not been permitted to communicate with his family or receive access to the jail\u2019s commissary since he was extradited three weeks ago to face charges. \u2014 Larry Neumeister, ajc , 10 May 2022",
"What's more, court records also show Jennifer has asked that $200,000 from Jamie's estate be put into her prison commissary account. \u2014 CBS News , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Many of those old veterans walking a bit unsteadily into a commissary to save a few bucks on groceries were keeping the Russian bear out of Western Europe in the \u201950s and \u201960s. \u2014 WSJ , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Ashley Maddox, a 31-year-old mother of two from San Diego, started a Facebook group on Wednesday after failing to find formula for her 5-month-old son, Cole, at the commissary on the Navy base. \u2014 Josh Boak And Pat Eaton-robb, Chron , 13 May 2022",
"Families can purchase a special holiday package for the inmate through the commissary . \u2014 Cameron Knight, The Enquirer , 15 Dec. 2021",
"Ghost kitchens are usually found in one of two places: inside an existing restaurant anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth; or inside a commissary or commercial kitchen outside of the high-rent hotspots in town. \u2014 Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News , 27 May 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Middle English commissarie, borrowed from Anglo-French commissaire, commissarie, borrowed from Medieval Latin commiss\u0101rius, from Latin commissus (past participle of committere \"to join together, engage, place in the keeping of, entrust, bring about\") + -\u0101rius -ary entry 1 \u2014 more at commit":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccse-r\u0113",
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259-\u02ccser-\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"agent",
"assignee",
"attorney",
"delegate",
"deputy",
"envoy",
"factor",
"minister",
"procurator",
"proxy",
"rep",
"representative"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214711",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"commission":{
"antonyms":[
"delegate",
"depute",
"deputize"
],
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": a city council having legislative and executive functions":[
"She served on the city's water commission ."
],
": a formal written warrant granting the power to perform various acts or duties":[],
": a government agency having administrative, legislative, or judicial powers":[
"regulatory powers exercised by the Federal Trade Commission"
],
": a group of persons directed to perform some duty":[
"The state set up a commission to study the proposed merger of the school districts."
],
": a task or matter entrusted to one as an agent for another":[
"executed a commission for me while he was in Singapore"
],
": an act of committing something":[
"commission of a crime"
],
": an act of entrusting or giving authority":[
"the commission of limited powers to the administrator"
],
": an authorization or command to act in a prescribed manner or to perform prescribed acts : charge":[
"a commission to serve as notary public"
],
": authority to act for, in behalf of, or in place of another":[
"\u2026 had summoned all the clans which acknowledged his commission \u2026",
"\u2014 T. B. Macaulay"
],
": in use or in condition for use":[
"The Internet connection is back in commission ."
],
": out of active service or use":[
"The ferry was put out of commission because of the bad weather."
],
": out of working order":[
"The elevator was out of commission ."
],
": ready for active service":[],
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"was commissioned to do the biography"
],
": to confer a formal commission on":[
"was commissioned lieutenant"
],
": to furnish with a commission : such as":[],
": to order to be made":[
"commissioned a portrait"
],
": to put (a ship) in commission":[
"The ship was commissioned in 2004."
],
": under the authority of commissioners":[],
": with commission serving as partial or full pay for work done":[
"an artist working on commission"
]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"She served on the city's water commission .",
"Both states set up commissions to examine their public schools.",
"She gets a commission for each car she sells.",
"The salespeople in that store all work on commission .",
"a weapon used in the commission of a crime",
"Verb",
"A portrait of the queen was commissioned .",
"The magazine commissioned a story about the world's best beaches.",
"The report on poverty was commissioned by the governor.",
"The king commissioned the artist to paint his portrait.",
"She was commissioned in the Navy as a captain.",
"The ship was commissioned in 2004.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Many affiliates go as far as committing fraudulent transactions, claiming their commission and then submitting a chargeback. \u2014 Guy Tytunovich, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"While the House had a chance to analyze the issue through a commission and the committee process, the Senate did not have its own version of the bill and received the House bill a few weeks ago, Pare said. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"In 2006, the brokerage was charging a flat commission of $12.95 per trade. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
"Only 35 House Republicans supported the measure, some of whom still believe an independent commission would have saved a lot of headache. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 23 June 2022",
"Now, whether your next custom commission will be a three-piece suit or a polo shirt, consult the list of makers below. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 23 June 2022",
"Raises with back pay to June 4, the first pay period after the county commission vote, should be in the July 8 paychecks, Marciano said. \u2014 Eileen Kelley, Sun Sentinel , 22 June 2022",
"County Executive Calvin Ball announced at a news conference Wednesday morning a proposal to create a new LGBTQIA+ commission . \u2014 Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022",
"Johnson voted against creating a commission to study the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021. \u2014 Isaac Yu, Journal Sentinel , 22 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That collaboration meant Martin could commission jumpsuits for the movie that were faithfully recreated in the same manner as the originals, right down to the chain-stitch by Gene Doucette, who personally embroidered the King\u2019s actual jumpsuits. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 23 June 2022",
"The Utah Inland Port Authority will commission and operate the transloading facility. \u2014 Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"Philanthropy can also commission and share research that draws directly on the insights of low-income workers through surveys, focus groups and other participatory approaches. \u2014 Don Howard, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Abrams emphasized the significance of collaborating with musicians such as Prieto and Negr\u00f3n, as opportunities to commission new work from such highly accomplished artists don\u2019t happen often. \u2014 Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal , 2 Mar. 2022",
"She was asked by the House Oversight and Reform Committee, where her husband was chairman, to steer the effort to commission a portrait. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Dec. 2021",
"TikTok decided to officially commission their very first musical ever, which is kind of crazy. \u2014 NBC News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"His classmates included Allen Ginsberg, John Hollander and Robert Gottlieb, who, as an editor at Simon & Schuster, would later commission him to translate the second and third volumes of de Gaulle\u2019s war memoirs. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"His autobiography is a thoughtful contemplation of the role of design; a serious examination of the practice of architecture that simultaneously offers dishy takes on some of the most important people who commission , practice, and critique it. \u2014 The Editors, Town & Country , 8 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English commissioun \"delegated authority, warrant delegating authority,\" borrowed from Anglo-French commission, borrowed from Medieval Latin commissi\u014dn-, commissi\u014d \"commitment, entrusting, grant of authority,\" going back to Late Latin, \"joining, engagement, sin,\" going back to Latin, \"commencement of a game,\" from committere \"to join together, engage, place in the keeping of, entrust, bring about\" + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at commit":"Noun",
"derivative of commission entry 1":"Verb"
},
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"k\u0259-\u02c8mi-sh\u0259n"
],
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"accreditation",
"authorization",
"delegation",
"empowerment",
"license",
"licence",
"mandate"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110402",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"commit":{
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": obligate , bind":[
"a contract committing the company to complete the project on time",
"in a committed relationship"
],
": to carry into action deliberately : perpetrate":[
"commit a crime",
"commit a sin"
],
": to consign or record for preservation":[
"commit it to memory"
],
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": to perpetrate an offense":[],
": to place in a prison or mental institution":[
"The patient was committed by the court to a mental hospital.",
"He was committed to the state penitentiary for 10 years"
],
": to pledge or assign to some particular course or use":[
"commit all troops to the attack"
],
": to put into a place for disposal or safekeeping":[
"The chaplain committed the sailor's body to the deep."
],
": to put into charge or trust : entrust":[
"\u2026 commit all executive, legislative, and judicial powers to one man \u2026",
"\u2014 Arthur T. Vanderbilt"
],
": to refer (something, such as a legislative bill) to a committee for consideration and report":[],
": to reveal the views of":[
"refused to commit himself on the issue"
]
},
"examples":[
"The massacre was committed by the rebel army.",
"The contract commits the company to finishing the bridge by next fall.",
"He keeps delaying his decision because he doesn't want to commit himself .",
"They have not yet committed to a particular course of action.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Each week, a coupling ceremony allows individuals to pick a new partner, or commit to their current partner for another week. \u2014 Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com , 30 June 2022",
"Hill returned for the second round series against Boston and Carter's minutes waned, but his overall play was solid enough for the Bucks to commit to a two-year deal in principle on Thursday. \u2014 Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel , 30 June 2022",
"So far, the Buckeyes have one defensive lineman commit in the 2023 class in three-star Will Smith from Dublin-Coffman. \u2014 cleveland , 29 June 2022",
"Considering The Location Link There are many ways that businesses can commit to the global pledges, led by the likes of COP26. \u2014 Anila Siraj, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"Such info could help scammers steal valuable details from companies and commit other identity fraud schemes. \u2014 Michael Kan, PCMAG , 28 June 2022",
"Rather than give up and commit to a life in the sewers, Remy teams up with an amateur chef who also dreams of cooking stardom. \u2014 Men's Health , 27 June 2022",
"In late April, the Boston Licensing Board reviewed four incidents in which women reported getting sick from spiked drinks at local bars but determined that the bars\u2019 staffs did not commit any violations. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
"Peyton Manning can understand why his nephew, 5-star quarterback Arch Manning, decided to end the recruiting process early and commit to Texas. \u2014 Dani Mohr, USA TODAY , 26 June 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a":""
},
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"Middle English committen \"to give in trust (to), delegate authority (to), engage in,\" borrowed from Anglo-French committer, commettre, going back to Latin committere \"to join together, engage, place in the keeping of, entrust, bring about, carry out (a crime),\" from com- com- + mittere \"to release, let go, send (for a purpose)\" \u2014 more at admit":""
},
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"k\u0259-\u02c8mit"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for commit commit , entrust , confide , consign , relegate mean to assign to a person or place for a definite purpose. commit may express the general idea of delivering into another's charge or the special sense of transferring to a superior power or to a special place of custody. committed the felon to prison entrust implies committing with trust and confidence. the president is entrusted with broad powers confide implies entrusting with great assurance or reliance. confided complete control of my affairs to my attorney consign suggests removing from one's control with formality or finality. consigned the damaging notes to the fire relegate implies a consigning to a particular class or sphere often with a suggestion of getting rid of. relegated to an obscure position in the company",
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"accomplish",
"achieve",
"bring off",
"carry off",
"carry out",
"compass",
"do",
"execute",
"follow through (with)",
"fulfill",
"fulfil",
"make",
"negotiate",
"perform",
"perpetrate",
"prosecute",
"pull off",
"put through"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065145",
"type":[
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"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
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},
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": to write (something) down":[
"She committed her thoughts to writing ."
]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121836",
"type":[
"idiom"
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"antonyms":[
"disloyalty",
"faithlessness",
"falseness",
"falsity",
"inconstancy",
"infidelity",
"perfidiousness",
"perfidy",
"treachery",
"unfaithfulness"
],
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": a consignment to a penal or mental institution":[
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": an act of referring a matter to a legislative committee":[],
": mittimus":[],
": something pledged":[
"the commitment of troops to the war"
],
": the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled":[
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]
},
"examples":[
"His commitment to both his professions is admirable: currently a professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, he also holds an M.F.A. from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. \u2014 Erica Wagner , New York Times Book Review , 8 Feb. 2009",
"In their mission statement, the editors bragged of their firm commitment to equality and social justice, but their philosophy didn't prevent them from summoning Lindsey to perform all their menial tasks. \u2014 Kim Wong Keltner , The Dim Sum Of All Things , 2004",
"\u2026 I actually finished writing two more episodes of the tale before other commitments forced me to shelve it. \u2014 Stephen King , Entertainment Weekly , 2 Aug. 1991",
"His commitment to a blue-water navy expressed his determination to project power. \u2014 George F. Will , Newsweek , 22 Nov. 1982",
"We've got commitments from several charities to donate food and clothing.",
"the government's commitment of troops to the region",
"The church has a commitment to helping the poor.",
"The boss noticed her strong commitment to her work.",
"No one doubts your commitment to the cause.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"These ads have attacked our candidate\u2019s integrity, character, and questioned her commitment to our city and our children. \u2014 Jason Williams, Cincinnati.com , 3 Nov. 2017",
"San Antonio would need to say goodbye to its 2018 free agents and cut additional salary, reversing course somewhat after its recent commitments to LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol. \u2014 Ben Golliver, SI.com , 3 Nov. 2017",
"But The Times promises to continue its commitment to education. \u2014 Jane Karr, New York Times , 3 Nov. 2017",
"Eder, 30, extends his commitment to the Nerazzurri through 2021, after joining in January of 2016 on an 18-month loan deal from Sampdoria. \u2014 Juan Pimiento, chicagotribune.com , 2 Nov. 2017",
"Jaden Johnson, a consensus three-star quarterback prospect from Kirby High School in Memphis, Tennessee, announced his commitment to Louisville via Twitter. \u2014 Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal , 1 Nov. 2017",
"As part of Thursday's announcement, Branson highlighted his ongoing commitment to Western values. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 26 Oct. 2017",
"Kelly later expressed her commitment to not talking politics on her new NBC show\u2014or even, as Meyers suggested, making scones with Anthony Weiner. \u2014 Laura Bradley, HWD , 26 Oct. 2017",
"Their Wild Boar Burger is all about testing your commitment to excess: bacon, boar, pimento cheese, BBQ sauce, and jalape\u00f1o. \u2014 Oset Babur, GQ , 22 Oct. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1579, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":""
},
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"commit + -ment":""
},
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"k\u0259-\u02c8mit-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"adhesion",
"allegiance",
"attachment",
"constancy",
"dedication",
"devotedness",
"devotion",
"faith",
"faithfulness",
"fastness",
"fealty",
"fidelity",
"loyalty",
"piety",
"steadfastness",
"troth"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011200",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"commix":{
"antonyms":[
"break down",
"break up",
"separate",
"unmix"
],
"definitions":{
": mingle , blend":[],
": to become mingled or blended":[]
},
"examples":[
"I learned which spices are commixed to make curry powder."
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"back-formation from Middle English comixt blended, from Latin commixtus , past participle of commisc\u0113re to mix together, from com- + misc\u0113re to mix \u2014 more at mix":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8miks",
"k\u00e4-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"amalgamate",
"blend",
"combine",
"comingle",
"commingle",
"composite",
"concrete",
"conflate",
"fuse",
"homogenize",
"immingle",
"immix",
"incorporate",
"integrate",
"interfuse",
"intermingle",
"intermix",
"meld",
"merge",
"mingle",
"mix"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211405",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
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": a good or service whose wide availability typically leads to smaller profit margins and diminishes the importance of factors (such as brand name) other than price":[],
": a mass-produced unspecialized product":[
"commodity chemicals",
"commodity memory chips"
],
": a product of agriculture or mining":[
"agricultural commodities like grain and corn"
],
": an article of commerce especially when delivered for shipment":[
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],
": an economic good: such as":[],
": convenience , advantage":[
"\u2026 the many commodities incidental to the life of a public office \u2026",
"\u2014 Charles Lamb"
],
": one that is subject to ready exchange or exploitation within a market":[
"\u2026 stars as individuals and as commodities of the film industry.",
"\u2014 Film Quarterly"
],
": quantity , lot":[]
},
"examples":[
"agricultural commodities like grain and corn",
"Oil is a commodity in high demand.",
"Patience is a rare commodity .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There are a couple of factors weighing on the commodity , including China\u2019s zero-Covid policy, which has resulted in stringent lockdowns in several provinces, hurting demand. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine has inaugurated a new price regime for fossil fuels: Oil is now trading at all-time highs in most major currencies, and America\u2019s liquid-natural-gas exports are helping create a single, global price for the commodity . \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 15 June 2022",
"And as the commodity becomes more precious, residents could soon see an uptick in their water bills, experts tell ABC News. \u2014 Julia Jacobo, ABC News , 13 June 2022",
"Copper prices have soared over the past decade, with the commodity almost tripling in value since 2015. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 14 May 2022",
"Summer style is usually synonymous with breezy dresses, cutoff shorts, and lots and lots of swimwear, but there's one closet staple that's proving to be quite the hot commodity these days. \u2014 Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com , 14 May 2022",
"Rising demand for the commodity has tested those efforts, but so far further deforestation has been kept in check. \u2014 Jon Emont, WSJ , 7 May 2022",
"Perhaps the most important piece in all of this was the ability to find a full working crew for a team in a series where human capital may be the scarcest commodity at the moment. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 5 May 2022",
"The commodity is also used for cooking in many countries, including India, the world's top importer. \u2014 Michelle Toh, CNN , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Middle English commoditee , from Anglo-French, from Latin commoditat-, commoditas , from commodus":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u0259-t\u0113"
],
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"being",
"entity",
"existent",
"individual",
"individuality",
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"reality",
"something",
"substance",
"thing"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-082735",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"commoditized":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": affected by commoditizing goods or services":[
"A market is commoditized when competing products are effectively interchangeable and therefore customers make decisions based solely on price.",
"\u2014 Chris Dixon",
"Even if you're in a commoditized business like running a restaurant or selling coffee, you can still provide an extra level of service, ambiance and perks to make it worth it to your customers.",
"\u2014 Gene Marks"
]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"1976, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
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"k\u0259-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u0259-\u02cct\u012bzd"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135531",
"type":[
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"\u2014 Charles Lamb"
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"\u2014 Film Quarterly"
],
": quantity , lot":[]
},
"examples":[
"agricultural commodities like grain and corn",
"Oil is a commodity in high demand.",
"Patience is a rare commodity .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There are a couple of factors weighing on the commodity , including China\u2019s zero-Covid policy, which has resulted in stringent lockdowns in several provinces, hurting demand. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine has inaugurated a new price regime for fossil fuels: Oil is now trading at all-time highs in most major currencies, and America\u2019s liquid-natural-gas exports are helping create a single, global price for the commodity . \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 15 June 2022",
"And as the commodity becomes more precious, residents could soon see an uptick in their water bills, experts tell ABC News. \u2014 Julia Jacobo, ABC News , 13 June 2022",
"Copper prices have soared over the past decade, with the commodity almost tripling in value since 2015. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 14 May 2022",
"Summer style is usually synonymous with breezy dresses, cutoff shorts, and lots and lots of swimwear, but there's one closet staple that's proving to be quite the hot commodity these days. \u2014 Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com , 14 May 2022",
"Rising demand for the commodity has tested those efforts, but so far further deforestation has been kept in check. \u2014 Jon Emont, WSJ , 7 May 2022",
"Perhaps the most important piece in all of this was the ability to find a full working crew for a team in a series where human capital may be the scarcest commodity at the moment. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 5 May 2022",
"The commodity is also used for cooking in many countries, including India, the world's top importer. \u2014 Michelle Toh, CNN , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Middle English commoditee , from Anglo-French, from Latin commoditat-, commoditas , from commodus":""
},
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"type":[
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},
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132657",
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"Patrick O\u2019Mahoney, the commodore of Destroyer Squadron 23. \u2014 Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 June 2022",
"It was commissioned in 1833 by Uriah P. Levy, the first Jewish commodore in the United States Navy, to commemorate Jefferson\u2019s advocacy of religious freedom in the armed forces. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Oct. 2021",
"Bruce Robert William Kirby was born on Jan. 2, 1929, in Ottawa into a nautical family with membership in the Brittania Boating Club in Ottawa (a grandfather was a club commodore ). \u2014 New York Times , 23 July 2021",
"Stewart Bateshansky, commodore , Amphibious Squadron 3, said in a statement. \u2014 Brad Lendon, CNN , 12 Apr. 2021",
"Sandy Purdon, commodore of the San Diego Yacht Club in 1991, recalls being invited with his wife (and a security guard) by the House of Garrard jewelers to escort the trophy to London that year. \u2014 Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Feb. 2021",
"An avid boater, Mr. Kibbe joined the Baltimore Yacht Club in 1964 and was named its commodore in 1971. \u2014 Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com , 13 Nov. 2020",
"Steven DeMoss, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 15, said in a statement. \u2014 Brad Lendon, CNN , 21 Sep. 2020",
"Bill Edwards, rear commodore of the San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs, was among several boaters who brought up the issue at the Aug. 4 county Board of Supervisors meeting. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 Sep. 2020"
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"\u201cSmith\u201d is a common name.",
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"According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, common insects in Texas include ants, wolf spiders, crab spiders and jumping spiders, mosquitos, flies and stinkbugs. \u2014 Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
"While trophy walleye are a bit more difficult to catch because of the hordes of smaller, hungry walleye that are eager to bite, limit catches are common . \u2014 D'arcy Egan, cleveland , 23 June 2022",
"By 1990, the sound of gunfire was common in Wells-Goodfellow. \u2014 Chris Pomorski, The New Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 temblor near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"The Fed could consider another mega-hike at its next meeting in July, but Powell has said increases of three-quarters of a percentage point would not be common . \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"In their heyday, the mid-1600s to the mid-1700s, saltbox houses were common in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and what is now northeastern Ohio and continued to be built until around 1820. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 22 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 June 2022",
"Compensating soldiers via looting was common in medieval times. \u2014 Stuart Anderson, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tennessee Williams\u2019s Memoirs is next to a biography of Patrick Dennis called Uncle Mame, because Williams and Dennis had many things in common : Pathos. \u2014 Leslie Kendall Dye, The Atlantic , 19 June 2022",
"My friend and his wife live on the edge of a park, not a former common but land that was levelled by German bombing. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"The war in Vietnam had increasingly divided Lexington\u2014thousands of residents had turned out in 1969 to rally on the common for a moratorium in the fighting. \u2014 Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker , 1 May 2022",
"In 2020, the display was scaled down significantly \u2014 with just 1,000 flags lining the common . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2021",
"For all their differences, every ACAAN has one feature in common : At some point, the magician touches the cards. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2021",
"Even politicians who have little in common seemed to unite in their misgivings about the league. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2021",
"These short stories share a common through line of death and darkness, and they\u2019re written from the supposition that day-to-day life isn\u2019t mundane, but aggressively (and hilariously) cruel. \u2014 Brian Boone, Vulture , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Overuse of national parks is often cited as an example of the tragedy of the commons , an economic theory that describes how people sometimes use natural resources to their advantage without considering the good of society as a whole. \u2014 National Geographic , 24 Mar. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"During a global investigation, the WHO found that about two-thirds of children tested positive for a common cold virus called adenovirus 41 -- which quickly became one of the leading theories. \u2014 Sony Salzman, ABC News , 14 June 2022",
"Illness has always put a dent in productivity numbers \u2013 even before Covid there were robust studies done around the cost of the common cold . \u2014 Steven Dudash, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"In theory, this vaccine would protect against some, but not all, causes of the common cold . \u2014 Alyssa Hui, Health.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Many adenoviruses are associated with common cold symptoms, such as fever, sore throat and pink eye. \u2014 Mike Stobbe, Anchorage Daily News , 23 May 2022",
"And in the cases where doctors tested children for possible coinfections, all the children tested negative, except for one who tested positive for rhinovirus ( common cold ). \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 16 May 2022",
"While all four can cause fatigue, the common cold , the flu and COVID-19 will cause fatigue immediately compared to seasonal allergies, according to Accuweather. \u2014 cleveland , 12 May 2022",
"If wearing a high quality mask in school isn\u2019t fending off the common cold , is there any way a mask would actually fend off catching COVID from a child in the same classroom all day",
"While some types are more likely to cause common cold symptoms or respiratory issues, adenovirus type 41 typically spreads via the fecal-oral route (which is a nice way of saying poop-to-mouth). \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 2 May 2022"
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"The common denominator is to invite your thoughts to wander, allowing your brain to breathe. \u2014 Deborah Goldstein, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"When customers engage with their favorite brands, the common denominator with every interaction is the demand for instant gratification, regardless of the channel. \u2014 Paul Jarman, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The organizations that made it through (and even flourished) during that year had one common denominator : agility. \u2014 William Vanderbloemen, Forbes , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The market-testing of social media has resulted in an art form that cannot possibly appeal beyond a low common denominator . \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 6 Jan. 2022",
"What the usual course means can be complicated and, according to at least one labor attorney in California with experience in this arena, might mean a highly limited definition of the lease common denominator . \u2014 Erik Sherman, Forbes , 28 Dec. 2021",
"The common denominator is a spirit that energizes music. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 30 Mar. 2022",
"David Geffen was the common denominator between our work on Little Shop and Disney. \u2014 Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Russian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s attack on Ukraine has not only rattled that system but also challenged the position of arts and literature as an international common denominator . \u2014 Suzanne Nossel, WSJ , 10 Mar. 2022"
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"There [are a] lot of common or garden -variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does. \u2014 Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner , 28 May 2020",
"Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden -variety romantic mishaps \u2014 infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Jan. 2020",
"Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Sep. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If the length of the base of the lower triangle (at the right) is 1 unit and the base of the large triangle is P units, then the common ratio of the two different sides is P. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 20 Nov. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The department alleges two fellow inmates attacked Hector Jimenez with a handmade weapon about 7:20 p.m. in a common room . \u2014 David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 June 2022",
"Located near Cleveland\u2019s Metroparks system, Realeflow\u2019s offices are outfitted with a Wii and big-screen TV in the common room and a new team lounge with a bar, pool table, and couches. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014",
"All day, every day, in the common room of the hostel or at the guesthouse, Kremer was convening Zoom meetings with her co-founders, staff, and clients, trying to figure out how to keep the company going. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The center will provide the latest information on ways to protect the Earth\u2019s natural resources and include a common room for the public to share ideas, ask questions and find information. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The pandemic robbed her of the sweet mornings spent in the common room , every classroom together singing and getting ready for the day. \u2014 Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal , 7 Apr. 2022",
"People come and go all day, ducking into a warren of cubicles or, more often, meeting acquaintances in the big, sunny common room just off the main hallway. \u2014 Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor , 29 Mar. 2022",
"There's so many memories of us in the common room playing board games \u2014 a very specific board game called Secret Hitler. \u2014 Clark Collis, EW.com , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Enjoy the gurgle of potions and the shuffling of papers in Slytherin\u2019s common room ! \u2014 Carrie Battan, The New Yorker , 15 Dec. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The battery is a manganese-hydrogen battery, and it\u2019s made by dissolving manganese sulfate, a common salt , in water. \u2014 Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics , 7 May 2018",
"This step, called reverse osmosis, removes ions smaller than magnesium and sulphate, particularly the sodium and chloride ions that make up common salt and that give seawater its characteristic taste. \u2014 The Economist , 3 May 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Students wear masks in class, on the bus and in common school spaces. \u2014 USA Today , 11 Sep. 2020",
"Bolles quoted the Arizona Constitution that mandated the legislature to provide a system of common schools for all pupils. \u2014 Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com , 30 Dec. 2019",
"Another big chunk comes from natural gas utilities \u2013 money that may be restricted to the common school fund. \u2014 oregonlive.com , 21 June 2019",
"Gedge filed a lawsuit in February 2016 in Marion Superior Court charging the IMPD and prosecutors with violating the Indiana Constitution by not forwarding forfeiture funds to the common school fund. \u2014 Fatima Hussein, Indianapolis Star , 4 Feb. 2018"
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"The poker players learns that sometimes both science and common sense are wrong. There is such a thing as absolute premonition of cards, a rock bottom surety of what will happen next.",
"\u2014 David Mamet",
"With tsunamis, it may seem only common sense to Earth scientists to run away from (and not toward) the water when the sea is drawn rapidly down and away from the beach as a tsunami approaches. But that response is counterintuitive for most people.",
"\u2014 Thomas C. Pierson"
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"You really should go to see a doctor if your leg hurts that much. It's just common sense !",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nobody could blame him for being upset by Saban's comments, but common sense should've told him that the righteous tone in his email had just been completely undermined by his own coach. \u2014 Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"But like most debates about guns in the United States, what many Democrats and some Republicans consider common sense has not translated into a political consensus with enough teeth to enact legislation. \u2014 Abigail Higgins, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"But common sense suggests that anyone needing 66 different masseuses over 17 months \u2013 and who wasn\u2019t in a massive car wreck or had a building fall on his head \u2013 just might be seeking something beyond a massage. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 8 June 2022",
"When common sense goes missing in places like Kiel, something has gone wrong. \u2014 Rick Esenberg And Luke Berg, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Developed by Cambridge Democrat Marjorie Decker with backing from House Speaker Ron Mariano, the letter touts the common sense gun laws passed here, and urges those who want to enact similar laws in their states to use Massachusetts as a resource. \u2014 Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"My voting record shows strong support for common sense gun laws. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 14 June 2022",
"Four years later, organizers announced a second March for Our Lives after 19 children were killed at Robb Elementary School on May 31, renewing demands for common sense gun laws once again. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 11 June 2022",
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced McConaughey who made emotional remarks appealing for common sense gun reform. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 7 June 2022"
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"1646, in the meaning defined above":""
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for common sense sense , common sense , judgment , wisdom mean ability to reach intelligent conclusions. sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence. a choice showing good sense common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge. common sense tells me it's wrong judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity. they relied on her judgment for guidance wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average. a leader of rare wisdom",
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"discretion",
"gumption",
"horse sense",
"levelheadedness",
"nous",
"policy",
"prudence",
"sense",
"sensibleness",
"wisdom",
"wit"
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"adverb",
"noun"
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},
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": sensus communis":[]
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"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092829",
"type":[
"noun"
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"common serjeant":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a judicial officer of the Corporation of London who is assistant to the recorder":[]
},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114211",
"type":[
"noun"
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},
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a musical meter marked by four beats per measure with the quarter note receiving a single beat":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Find a common time for people to convene and connect every week. \u2014 Anne Iversen, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The most common time domains are 7, 10, 12, and 20 minutes. \u2014 Spenser Mestel, Men's Health , 22 Feb. 2022",
"That\u2019s usually a common time for manufacturers to try to push more purchases. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 23 Nov. 2021",
"The most common time that such data is made available to them is during either a routine or emergency health visit with a primary or urgent care provider. \u2014 Frederick Daso, Forbes , 15 Oct. 2021",
"The most common time is 3:30 or 4 p.m., but do whatever works for you. \u2014 Richard Morgan, Star Tribune , 9 Mar. 2021",
"Cities where NextGen TV signals are being broadcast will begin to see a new on-air commercial with the approach of the holiday shopping season, a common time for new TV purchases. \u2014 Mike Snider, USA TODAY , 19 Nov. 2020",
"Phone switching is the most common time for carriers to gain or lose a subscriber. \u2014 Drew Fitzgerald, WSJ , 17 Oct. 2020",
"That\u2019s not altogether surprising, Tibbitts said, since national research shows that the most common time for a person in the United States to be homeless is during the first year of life. \u2014 Taylor Stevens, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 Sep. 2020"
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"1597, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025921",
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": the gift of appealing to or arousing the sympathetic interest of the common people":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Patterson\u2019s common touch may have something to do with his onetime day job in advertising. \u2014 Laura Miller, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"The prime minister is affable and witty, a Falstaff with the common touch . \u2014 Dominic Green, WSJ , 7 June 2022",
"Biden could combine the political talents of FDR and Reagan, the oratorical skills of Lincoln and JFK, and the common touch of Jackson and Truman, and this sense of falling behind would still be eating away at the foundations of his presidency. \u2014 Rich Lowry, National Review , 29 Mar. 2022",
"His good nature and common touch helped make the place run. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Child may have had the common touch on camera, but her background was anything but ordinary. \u2014 Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor , 12 Nov. 2021",
"Despite being an Old Etonian, an Oxford alumnus, and a millionaire, Johnson has tried hard to cultivate a common touch . \u2014 Lara Prendergast, Harper's Magazine , 26 Oct. 2021",
"But as Nasatir proved, and as Witherspoon is demonstrating all over again, having good taste and appreciating human-scale stories about the foibles, aspirations and triumphs of real people doesn\u2019t mean losing the common touch . \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Aug. 2021",
"Williams wielded his common touch at endless virtual forums and on front porches. \u2014 Matt Sledge, NOLA.com , 12 Dec. 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1910, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-082426",
"type":[
"noun"
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"common traverse":{
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"definitions":{
": a legal traverse without the denial of inducement and amounting to a direct denial in common negative language":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175842",
"type":[
"noun"
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},
"common vetch":{
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"definitions":{
": a somewhat twining annual herb ( Vicia sativa ) that was introduced from Europe, that is grown especially as a forage, silage, and green manure crop, and that often escapes to waste places and roadsides":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170303",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"commonable":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": held in common":[],
": permitted to pasture on public commons":[]
},
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"history_and_etymology":{
"common entry 2 + -able":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m\u0259n\u0259b\u0259l"
],
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"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-074225",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"commonage":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": commonalty sense 1a(2)":[],
": community land":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259-nij"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-074035",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"commonality":{
"antonyms":[
"dissimilarity"
],
"definitions":{
": a common feature or attribute":[],
": possession of common features or attributes : commonness":[],
": the common people":[]
},
"examples":[
"The plans share important commonalities .",
"one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But many share a commonality : bewilderment over suspensions. \u2014 Nathan Grayson, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"One commonality across many of the landscapes here is a high concentration of salt. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The commonality among us all is our mission to create fat representation on social media. \u2014 Allure , 4 May 2022",
"Finding commonality of values rather than focusing on differences will help teams better appreciate the interworking dynamics and harmony that need to be sought in order to work as one. Identity. \u2014 Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Yaege also told us that participation gave her a better understanding of the commonality of issues across the region, as well as tools to build a more civil community. \u2014 Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Jan. 2022",
"There are no threads of commonality that tie all those series together. \u2014 Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic , 16 Apr. 2022",
"The recognition of commonality strengthens the larger organism that is the camp. \u2014 Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Technology companies that push the boundaries of product innovation \u2014 companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and Amazon \u2014 share a commonality : world-class engineering teams. \u2014 Nick Dearden, Forbes , 13 May 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English communalite commonwealth, alteration of communalte":""
},
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"\u02cck\u00e4-m\u0259-\u02c8na-l\u0259-t\u0113"
],
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"common denominator",
"congruity",
"correspondence",
"parallel",
"resemblance",
"similarity",
"similitude"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072353",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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"A-list",
"aristocracy",
"best",
"choice",
"corps d'elite",
"cream",
"elect",
"elite",
"fat",
"flower",
"pick",
"pink",
"pride",
"upper crust"
],
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": one of the common people":[],
": one who is not of noble rank":[],
"Barry 1917\u20132012 American biologist and educator":[]
},
"examples":[
"a prince who married a commoner",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Mako is the niece of Emperor Naruhito, who also married a commoner , Masako. \u2014 Yuri Kageyama, USA TODAY , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Princess Mako gave up her royal titles to marry Kei Komuro, a commoner , last October. \u2014 Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, the commoner -turned-royal formerly known as Kate Middleton, wife of Prince William, mother of a future king, has turned 40. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Royal Dutch Shell is giving up its Dutch crown to become a more agile English commoner . \u2014 Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Their daughter Mako recently made headlines for her decision to give up her royal status in order to marry a commoner . \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Mako is the niece of Emperor Naruhito, who also married a commoner , Masako. \u2014 Yuri Kageyama, USA TODAY , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Mako is the niece of Emperor Naruhito, who also married a commoner , Masako. \u2014 Yuri Kageyama, USA TODAY , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Mako is the niece of Emperor Naruhito, who also married a commoner , Masako. \u2014 Yuri Kageyama, ajc , 14 Nov. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259-n\u0259r"
],
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"commons",
"crowd",
"herd",
"hoi polloi",
"mass",
"millions",
"mob",
"multitude",
"people",
"plebeians",
"plebs",
"populace",
"public",
"rank and file"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-234922",
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
]
},
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"crowd",
"herd",
"hoi polloi",
"mass",
"millions",
"mob",
"multitude",
"people",
"plebeians",
"plebs",
"populace",
"public",
"rank and file"
],
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"Students usually have their meals at the commons ."
],
": a piece of land subject to common use: such as":[],
": a public open area in a municipality":[
"A food and jazz festival will be held at the town common ."
],
": a religious service suitable for any of various festivals":[],
": belonging equally to two or more mathematical entities":[
"triangles with a common base"
],
": belonging to or shared by two or more individuals or things or by all members of a group":[
"a common friend",
"buried in a common grave",
"common interests"
],
": characterized by a lack of privilege or special status":[
"common people",
"a common laborer"
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": denoting nominal relations by a single linguistic form that in a more highly inflected language might be denoted by two or more different forms":[
"common gender",
"common case"
],
": falling below ordinary standards : second-rate":[
"Oh hard is the bed they have made him, / And common the blanket and cheap \u2026",
"\u2014 A. E. Housman"
],
": having two or more branches":[
"common carotid artery"
],
": house of commons":[],
": just satisfying accustomed criteria : elementary":[
"common decency"
],
": known to the community":[
"common nuisances"
],
": lacking refinement : coarse":[
"said, in his common vulgar way, the city would have to lump it",
"\u2014 J. K. Jerome"
],
": occurring or appearing frequently : familiar":[
"a common sight"
],
": of or relating to a community at large : public":[
"work for the common good"
],
": of the best known or most frequently seen kind":[
"\u2014 used especially of plants and animals the common housefly"
],
": of, relating to, or being common stock":[],
": ordinary sense 3":[],
": shared together":[
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],
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": the legal right of taking a profit in another's land in common with the owner or others":[],
": the parliamentary representatives of the commoners":[],
": the political group or estate comprising the commoners":[],
": undivided land used especially for pasture":[],
": vernacular sense 2":[
"common names"
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": widespread , general":[
"common knowledge"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"They have a common ancestor.",
"The people on the island have a sense of common identity.",
"It is common practice for one town's fire department to help another town when there is a big fire.",
"Electric windows are a common feature in new cars.",
"\u201cSmith\u201d is a common name.",
"I think some of the most common flowers are also some of the prettiest.",
"cures for the common cold",
"Noun",
"The campus has several dining commons .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, common insects in Texas include ants, wolf spiders, crab spiders and jumping spiders, mosquitos, flies and stinkbugs. \u2014 Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
"While trophy walleye are a bit more difficult to catch because of the hordes of smaller, hungry walleye that are eager to bite, limit catches are common . \u2014 D'arcy Egan, cleveland , 23 June 2022",
"By 1990, the sound of gunfire was common in Wells-Goodfellow. \u2014 Chris Pomorski, The New Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 temblor near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"The Fed could consider another mega-hike at its next meeting in July, but Powell has said increases of three-quarters of a percentage point would not be common . \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"In their heyday, the mid-1600s to the mid-1700s, saltbox houses were common in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and what is now northeastern Ohio and continued to be built until around 1820. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 22 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 June 2022",
"Compensating soldiers via looting was common in medieval times. \u2014 Stuart Anderson, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tennessee Williams\u2019s Memoirs is next to a biography of Patrick Dennis called Uncle Mame, because Williams and Dennis had many things in common : Pathos. \u2014 Leslie Kendall Dye, The Atlantic , 19 June 2022",
"My friend and his wife live on the edge of a park, not a former common but land that was levelled by German bombing. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"The war in Vietnam had increasingly divided Lexington\u2014thousands of residents had turned out in 1969 to rally on the common for a moratorium in the fighting. \u2014 Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker , 1 May 2022",
"In 2020, the display was scaled down significantly \u2014 with just 1,000 flags lining the common . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2021",
"For all their differences, every ACAAN has one feature in common : At some point, the magician touches the cards. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2021",
"Even politicians who have little in common seemed to unite in their misgivings about the league. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2021",
"These short stories share a common through line of death and darkness, and they\u2019re written from the supposition that day-to-day life isn\u2019t mundane, but aggressively (and hilariously) cruel. \u2014 Brian Boone, Vulture , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Overuse of national parks is often cited as an example of the tragedy of the commons , an economic theory that describes how people sometimes use natural resources to their advantage without considering the good of society as a whole. \u2014 National Geographic , 24 Mar. 2020"
],
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English commun , from Anglo-French, from Latin communis \u2014 more at mean":"Adjective and Noun"
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259n",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u0259n"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for common Adjective common , ordinary , plain , familiar , popular , vulgar mean generally met with and not in any way special, strange, or unusual. common implies usual everyday quality or frequency of occurrence a common error lacked common honesty and may additionally suggest inferiority or coarseness. common manners ordinary stresses conformance in quality or kind with the regular order of things. an ordinary pleasant summer day a very ordinary sort of man plain is likely to suggest homely simplicity. plain hard-working people familiar stresses the fact of being generally known and easily recognized. a familiar melody popular applies to what is accepted by or prevalent among people in general sometimes in contrast to upper classes or special groups. a writer of popular romances vulgar , otherwise similar to popular , is likely to carry derogatory connotations (as of inferiority or coarseness). souvenirs designed to appeal to the vulgar taste",
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"common or garden",
"commonplace",
"everyday",
"familiar",
"frequent",
"garden-variety",
"household",
"ordinary",
"quotidian",
"routine",
"ubiquitous",
"usual"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211109",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
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"commonness":{
"antonyms":[
"commoners",
"crowd",
"herd",
"hoi polloi",
"mass",
"millions",
"mob",
"multitude",
"people",
"plebeians",
"plebs",
"populace",
"public",
"rank and file"
],
"definitions":{
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"Students usually have their meals at the commons ."
],
": a piece of land subject to common use: such as":[],
": a public open area in a municipality":[
"A food and jazz festival will be held at the town common ."
],
": a religious service suitable for any of various festivals":[],
": belonging equally to two or more mathematical entities":[
"triangles with a common base"
],
": belonging to or shared by two or more individuals or things or by all members of a group":[
"a common friend",
"buried in a common grave",
"common interests"
],
": characterized by a lack of privilege or special status":[
"common people",
"a common laborer"
],
": common stock":[],
": denoting nominal relations by a single linguistic form that in a more highly inflected language might be denoted by two or more different forms":[
"common gender",
"common case"
],
": falling below ordinary standards : second-rate":[
"Oh hard is the bed they have made him, / And common the blanket and cheap \u2026",
"\u2014 A. E. Housman"
],
": having two or more branches":[
"common carotid artery"
],
": house of commons":[],
": just satisfying accustomed criteria : elementary":[
"common decency"
],
": known to the community":[
"common nuisances"
],
": lacking refinement : coarse":[
"said, in his common vulgar way, the city would have to lump it",
"\u2014 J. K. Jerome"
],
": occurring or appearing frequently : familiar":[
"a common sight"
],
": of or relating to a community at large : public":[
"work for the common good"
],
": of the best known or most frequently seen kind":[
"\u2014 used especially of plants and animals the common housefly"
],
": of, relating to, or being common stock":[],
": ordinary sense 3":[],
": shared together":[
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": the common people":[],
": the legal right of taking a profit in another's land in common with the owner or others":[],
": the parliamentary representatives of the commoners":[],
": the political group or estate comprising the commoners":[],
": undivided land used especially for pasture":[],
": vernacular sense 2":[
"common names"
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": widespread , general":[
"common knowledge"
]
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"They have a common ancestor.",
"The people on the island have a sense of common identity.",
"It is common practice for one town's fire department to help another town when there is a big fire.",
"Electric windows are a common feature in new cars.",
"\u201cSmith\u201d is a common name.",
"I think some of the most common flowers are also some of the prettiest.",
"cures for the common cold",
"Noun",
"The campus has several dining commons .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, common insects in Texas include ants, wolf spiders, crab spiders and jumping spiders, mosquitos, flies and stinkbugs. \u2014 Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
"While trophy walleye are a bit more difficult to catch because of the hordes of smaller, hungry walleye that are eager to bite, limit catches are common . \u2014 D'arcy Egan, cleveland , 23 June 2022",
"By 1990, the sound of gunfire was common in Wells-Goodfellow. \u2014 Chris Pomorski, The New Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 temblor near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"The Fed could consider another mega-hike at its next meeting in July, but Powell has said increases of three-quarters of a percentage point would not be common . \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"In their heyday, the mid-1600s to the mid-1700s, saltbox houses were common in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and what is now northeastern Ohio and continued to be built until around 1820. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 22 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 June 2022",
"Compensating soldiers via looting was common in medieval times. \u2014 Stuart Anderson, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tennessee Williams\u2019s Memoirs is next to a biography of Patrick Dennis called Uncle Mame, because Williams and Dennis had many things in common : Pathos. \u2014 Leslie Kendall Dye, The Atlantic , 19 June 2022",
"My friend and his wife live on the edge of a park, not a former common but land that was levelled by German bombing. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"The war in Vietnam had increasingly divided Lexington\u2014thousands of residents had turned out in 1969 to rally on the common for a moratorium in the fighting. \u2014 Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker , 1 May 2022",
"In 2020, the display was scaled down significantly \u2014 with just 1,000 flags lining the common . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2021",
"For all their differences, every ACAAN has one feature in common : At some point, the magician touches the cards. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2021",
"Even politicians who have little in common seemed to unite in their misgivings about the league. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2021",
"These short stories share a common through line of death and darkness, and they\u2019re written from the supposition that day-to-day life isn\u2019t mundane, but aggressively (and hilariously) cruel. \u2014 Brian Boone, Vulture , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Overuse of national parks is often cited as an example of the tragedy of the commons , an economic theory that describes how people sometimes use natural resources to their advantage without considering the good of society as a whole. \u2014 National Geographic , 24 Mar. 2020"
],
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English commun , from Anglo-French, from Latin communis \u2014 more at mean":"Adjective and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259n",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for common Adjective common , ordinary , plain , familiar , popular , vulgar mean generally met with and not in any way special, strange, or unusual. common implies usual everyday quality or frequency of occurrence a common error lacked common honesty and may additionally suggest inferiority or coarseness. common manners ordinary stresses conformance in quality or kind with the regular order of things. an ordinary pleasant summer day a very ordinary sort of man plain is likely to suggest homely simplicity. plain hard-working people familiar stresses the fact of being generally known and easily recognized. a familiar melody popular applies to what is accepted by or prevalent among people in general sometimes in contrast to upper classes or special groups. a writer of popular romances vulgar , otherwise similar to popular , is likely to carry derogatory connotations (as of inferiority or coarseness). souvenirs designed to appeal to the vulgar taste",
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"common or garden",
"commonplace",
"everyday",
"familiar",
"frequent",
"garden-variety",
"household",
"ordinary",
"quotidian",
"routine",
"ubiquitous",
"usual"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165202",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"commonplace":{
"antonyms":[
"banality",
"bromide",
"chestnut",
"clich\u00e9",
"cliche",
"groaner",
"homily",
"platitude",
"shibboleth",
"trope",
"truism"
],
"definitions":{
": a striking passage entered in a commonplace book":[],
": an obvious or trite comment : truism":[
"It is a commonplace that a fool and his money are soon parted."
],
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"Adjective",
"Drug use has become commonplace at rock concerts.",
"He photographed commonplace objects like lamps and bowls.",
"Noun",
"It is a commonplace that we only use a small part of our brain's capacity.",
"We now accept cell phones and laptop computers as commonplaces of everyday life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Having been brought up in a little village in the north of England, where wine was considered exotic and expensive, the experience taught me that not all wine is like that, that there are bits of the world where wine is as commonplace as potatoes. \u2014 Norman Vanamee, Town & Country , 23 June 2022",
"Polls suggest that attitudes are slowly shifting, although hostility remains commonplace , with campaigners saying growing visibility online is helping to build acceptance among younger generations in particular. \u2014 Pelumi Salako, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 June 2022",
"Shortages extend all the way from such commonplace things as bolts, to trucks and lifts. \u2014 Llewellyn King, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Investing has become more commonplace due to online apps that are dedicated to democratizing the process. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 15 June 2022",
"The following year celebrations became more elaborate but not nearly as commonplace as today\u2019s festivities. \u2014 Maggie Horton, Country Living , 10 June 2022",
"During a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on gun violence Wednesday, Fallon told members of Congress that guns were around long before mass shootings became disturbingly commonplace in the U.S. \u2014 Ariana Garcia, Chron , 8 June 2022",
"Merging early seems to be expected and commonplace , considerate even. \u2014 Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"This practice of mutual experimentation between different languages has now become rather commonplace . \u2014 Tiziana Cardini, Vogue , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Belgium\u2019s control of the vast region from 1885 to 1960 was marked by savage violence, during which millions of people were turned into a slave labor force, with mutilations commonplace and the nation\u2019s natural resources plundered. \u2014 Helena Skinner, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
"Exposure quarantines pushed remote classroom learning from the occasional into the commonplace . \u2014 Michael Jensen, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Bender, along with other magical realists and speculative writers, merges the surreal with the commonplace , asking the reader to exist in a state of ambiguity that will be familiar to those who have some experience with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Piebald squirrels are far from commonplace , according to Wesley Anderson, an assistant professor at the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 16 Nov. 2021",
"Discussions of race, inclusion and social justice have become more commonplace in arts institutions everywhere. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"This typically can be our last stretch of such days before heat and humidity become more commonplace by midsummer. \u2014 A. Camden Walker, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"In the nineteen-tens, when cars were becoming commonplace in the United States, their right to dominate the road was fiercely contested. \u2014 Danyoung Kim, The New Yorker , 2 June 2022",
"While commonplace , the arrangement has not gone without scrutiny. \u2014 Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal , 24 May 2022"
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"\u2014 A. E. Housman"
],
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],
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],
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"\u2014 J. K. Jerome"
],
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],
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"\u2014 used especially of plants and animals the common housefly"
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]
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"Adjective",
"They have a common ancestor.",
"The people on the island have a sense of common identity.",
"It is common practice for one town's fire department to help another town when there is a big fire.",
"Electric windows are a common feature in new cars.",
"\u201cSmith\u201d is a common name.",
"I think some of the most common flowers are also some of the prettiest.",
"cures for the common cold",
"Noun",
"The campus has several dining commons .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, common insects in Texas include ants, wolf spiders, crab spiders and jumping spiders, mosquitos, flies and stinkbugs. \u2014 Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
"While trophy walleye are a bit more difficult to catch because of the hordes of smaller, hungry walleye that are eager to bite, limit catches are common . \u2014 D'arcy Egan, cleveland , 23 June 2022",
"By 1990, the sound of gunfire was common in Wells-Goodfellow. \u2014 Chris Pomorski, The New Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 temblor near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"The Fed could consider another mega-hike at its next meeting in July, but Powell has said increases of three-quarters of a percentage point would not be common . \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"In their heyday, the mid-1600s to the mid-1700s, saltbox houses were common in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and what is now northeastern Ohio and continued to be built until around 1820. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 22 June 2022",
"Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 earthquake near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength can cause serious damage in an area where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common . \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 June 2022",
"Compensating soldiers via looting was common in medieval times. \u2014 Stuart Anderson, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tennessee Williams\u2019s Memoirs is next to a biography of Patrick Dennis called Uncle Mame, because Williams and Dennis had many things in common : Pathos. \u2014 Leslie Kendall Dye, The Atlantic , 19 June 2022",
"My friend and his wife live on the edge of a park, not a former common but land that was levelled by German bombing. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"The war in Vietnam had increasingly divided Lexington\u2014thousands of residents had turned out in 1969 to rally on the common for a moratorium in the fighting. \u2014 Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker , 1 May 2022",
"In 2020, the display was scaled down significantly \u2014 with just 1,000 flags lining the common . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2021",
"For all their differences, every ACAAN has one feature in common : At some point, the magician touches the cards. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2021",
"Even politicians who have little in common seemed to unite in their misgivings about the league. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2021",
"These short stories share a common through line of death and darkness, and they\u2019re written from the supposition that day-to-day life isn\u2019t mundane, but aggressively (and hilariously) cruel. \u2014 Brian Boone, Vulture , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Overuse of national parks is often cited as an example of the tragedy of the commons , an economic theory that describes how people sometimes use natural resources to their advantage without considering the good of society as a whole. \u2014 National Geographic , 24 Mar. 2020"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5":"Noun"
},
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},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u0259n"
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"everyday",
"familiar",
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"household",
"ordinary",
"quotidian",
"routine",
"ubiquitous",
"usual"
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"noun"
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],
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"So far, I've had the common sense not to tweet anything ghastly.",
"\u2014 James Poniewozik",
"The poker players learns that sometimes both science and common sense are wrong. There is such a thing as absolute premonition of cards, a rock bottom surety of what will happen next.",
"\u2014 David Mamet",
"With tsunamis, it may seem only common sense to Earth scientists to run away from (and not toward) the water when the sea is drawn rapidly down and away from the beach as a tsunami approaches. But that response is counterintuitive for most people.",
"\u2014 Thomas C. Pierson"
]
},
"examples":[
"You really should go to see a doctor if your leg hurts that much. It's just common sense !",
"Obey the laws and use common sense when operating your boat.",
"She's very smart but she doesn't have a lot of common sense .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nobody could blame him for being upset by Saban's comments, but common sense should've told him that the righteous tone in his email had just been completely undermined by his own coach. \u2014 Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"But like most debates about guns in the United States, what many Democrats and some Republicans consider common sense has not translated into a political consensus with enough teeth to enact legislation. \u2014 Abigail Higgins, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"But common sense suggests that anyone needing 66 different masseuses over 17 months \u2013 and who wasn\u2019t in a massive car wreck or had a building fall on his head \u2013 just might be seeking something beyond a massage. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 8 June 2022",
"When common sense goes missing in places like Kiel, something has gone wrong. \u2014 Rick Esenberg And Luke Berg, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Developed by Cambridge Democrat Marjorie Decker with backing from House Speaker Ron Mariano, the letter touts the common sense gun laws passed here, and urges those who want to enact similar laws in their states to use Massachusetts as a resource. \u2014 Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"My voting record shows strong support for common sense gun laws. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 14 June 2022",
"Four years later, organizers announced a second March for Our Lives after 19 children were killed at Robb Elementary School on May 31, renewing demands for common sense gun laws once again. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 11 June 2022",
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced McConaughey who made emotional remarks appealing for common sense gun reform. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 7 June 2022"
],
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"1646, in the meaning defined above":""
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for common sense sense , common sense , judgment , wisdom mean ability to reach intelligent conclusions. sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence. a choice showing good sense common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge. common sense tells me it's wrong judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity. they relied on her judgment for guidance wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average. a leader of rare wisdom",
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"gumption",
"horse sense",
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"policy",
"prudence",
"sense",
"sensibleness",
"wisdom",
"wit"
],
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
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"imprudence",
"indiscretion"
],
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"So far, I've had the common sense not to tweet anything ghastly.",
"\u2014 James Poniewozik",
"The poker players learns that sometimes both science and common sense are wrong. There is such a thing as absolute premonition of cards, a rock bottom surety of what will happen next.",
"\u2014 David Mamet",
"With tsunamis, it may seem only common sense to Earth scientists to run away from (and not toward) the water when the sea is drawn rapidly down and away from the beach as a tsunami approaches. But that response is counterintuitive for most people.",
"\u2014 Thomas C. Pierson"
]
},
"examples":[
"You really should go to see a doctor if your leg hurts that much. It's just common sense !",
"Obey the laws and use common sense when operating your boat.",
"She's very smart but she doesn't have a lot of common sense .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nobody could blame him for being upset by Saban's comments, but common sense should've told him that the righteous tone in his email had just been completely undermined by his own coach. \u2014 Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"But like most debates about guns in the United States, what many Democrats and some Republicans consider common sense has not translated into a political consensus with enough teeth to enact legislation. \u2014 Abigail Higgins, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"But common sense suggests that anyone needing 66 different masseuses over 17 months \u2013 and who wasn\u2019t in a massive car wreck or had a building fall on his head \u2013 just might be seeking something beyond a massage. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 8 June 2022",
"When common sense goes missing in places like Kiel, something has gone wrong. \u2014 Rick Esenberg And Luke Berg, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Developed by Cambridge Democrat Marjorie Decker with backing from House Speaker Ron Mariano, the letter touts the common sense gun laws passed here, and urges those who want to enact similar laws in their states to use Massachusetts as a resource. \u2014 Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"My voting record shows strong support for common sense gun laws. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 14 June 2022",
"Four years later, organizers announced a second March for Our Lives after 19 children were killed at Robb Elementary School on May 31, renewing demands for common sense gun laws once again. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 11 June 2022",
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced McConaughey who made emotional remarks appealing for common sense gun reform. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 7 June 2022"
],
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"1646, in the meaning defined above":""
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"gumption",
"horse sense",
"levelheadedness",
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"policy",
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"sense",
"sensibleness",
"wisdom",
"wit"
],
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"adverb",
"noun"
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"imprudence",
"indiscretion"
],
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": sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts":[
"So far, I've had the common sense not to tweet anything ghastly.",
"\u2014 James Poniewozik",
"The poker players learns that sometimes both science and common sense are wrong. There is such a thing as absolute premonition of cards, a rock bottom surety of what will happen next.",
"\u2014 David Mamet",
"With tsunamis, it may seem only common sense to Earth scientists to run away from (and not toward) the water when the sea is drawn rapidly down and away from the beach as a tsunami approaches. But that response is counterintuitive for most people.",
"\u2014 Thomas C. Pierson"
]
},
"examples":[
"You really should go to see a doctor if your leg hurts that much. It's just common sense !",
"Obey the laws and use common sense when operating your boat.",
"She's very smart but she doesn't have a lot of common sense .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nobody could blame him for being upset by Saban's comments, but common sense should've told him that the righteous tone in his email had just been completely undermined by his own coach. \u2014 Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"But like most debates about guns in the United States, what many Democrats and some Republicans consider common sense has not translated into a political consensus with enough teeth to enact legislation. \u2014 Abigail Higgins, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"But common sense suggests that anyone needing 66 different masseuses over 17 months \u2013 and who wasn\u2019t in a massive car wreck or had a building fall on his head \u2013 just might be seeking something beyond a massage. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 8 June 2022",
"When common sense goes missing in places like Kiel, something has gone wrong. \u2014 Rick Esenberg And Luke Berg, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Developed by Cambridge Democrat Marjorie Decker with backing from House Speaker Ron Mariano, the letter touts the common sense gun laws passed here, and urges those who want to enact similar laws in their states to use Massachusetts as a resource. \u2014 Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"My voting record shows strong support for common sense gun laws. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 14 June 2022",
"Four years later, organizers announced a second March for Our Lives after 19 children were killed at Robb Elementary School on May 31, renewing demands for common sense gun laws once again. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 11 June 2022",
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced McConaughey who made emotional remarks appealing for common sense gun reform. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 7 June 2022"
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},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m\u0259nt\u0113"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171900",
"type":[
"noun"
]
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},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The problem, of course, is a widespread disinclination to serve that good, whether it is fueled by selfishness and ignorance or the sense that one\u2019s contributions to the commonweal have not felt adequately reciprocal. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Oct. 2021",
"And water allocations could be reduced with generous buyouts that would amply compensate producers for returning their share of the lake water to the commonweal . \u2014 Emma Marris, The Atlantic , 5 June 2021",
"Having sold the legislation as a necessary response to a public-health and economic crisis, its fans are now saying that its great contribution to the commonweal is bringing back the New Deal. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 17 Mar. 2021",
"This odious walled vertical suburb is a civic embarrassment, the embodiment of a runaway plutocracy that places its own interests over the commonweal \u2014 and common decency. \u2014 Mark Lamster, Dallas News , 18 Dec. 2020",
"The usual response to people who abuse an honor system \u2014 or indeed, who fail to contribute to the commonweal by masking and social distancing \u2014 is to expose them to shame, typically by revealing their misconduct. \u2014 Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times , 24 Nov. 2020",
"But the Smithsonian\u2019s contributions to the commonweal still stands out, not only for its breadth but for its permissiveness. \u2014 Brian Barrett, Wired , 27 Feb. 2020"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8k\u00e4-m\u0259n-\u02ccw\u0113l"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212951",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"McConnell did not place guns at the center of his legislative updates to Rotary clubs and business groups throughout the commonwealth . \u2014 Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022",
"The budget bill that eventually emerges will have an impact across the commonwealth , determining how much 8.5 million Virginians pay in taxes and receive in government services. \u2014 Laura Vozzella, Washington Post , 22 May 2022",
"But, in 1569, after the Lithuanian dynasty died out, a Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth was formalized, and the territories of Ukraine were placed under Polish jurisdiction. \u2014 Timothy Snyder, The New Yorker , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The visits have raised questions about the monarchy\u2019s place in the commonwealth and about whether royal tours still make sense or should be reimagined. \u2014 Amanda Coletta, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
"The best track and field athletes from across the commonwealth convene in Lexington this weekend for the 2022 Clark's Pump-N-Shop State Track and Field Championships. \u2014 J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal , 1 June 2022",
"Inside the commonwealth , the Binghams are famously liberal. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 May 2022",
"To pay their respects, William and Kate attended a service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, and William also laid a wreath at The Cenotaph to memorialize those commonwealth servicemembers. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Congress is considering two bills that aim to change Puerto Rico\u2019s commonwealth status. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 7":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Corrections officers, who were at the hospital for an unrelated matter, heard the commotion and rushed to the scene to detain the suspect, officials said. \u2014 David K. Li, NBC News , 23 June 2022",
"Karen Love said her parents were in an examination room with one of Phillips\u2019 assistants when the couple heard the commotion outside. \u2014 Sean Murphy, Hartford Courant , 3 June 2022",
"Karen Love said her parents were in an examination room with one of Phillips\u2019 assistants when the couple heard the commotion outside. \u2014 Sean Murphy, Jill Bleed And Kathleen Foody, Anchorage Daily News , 3 June 2022",
"Then there was a commotion up front\u2014the driver was screaming at a passenger. \u2014 Kyle Harris, The New Yorker , 2 June 2022",
"Her son Kevin heard the commotion , and soon there were four hands dragging this baby into the Florida sunshine. \u2014 New York Times , 6 May 2022",
"Anthony McClain, 17, was in his barbershop co-owned by his mom when McClain heard commotion outside. \u2014 Liset Cruz, ajc , 3 Apr. 2022",
"During the commotion , an officer grabbed Pecoraro from behind by his head and neck, according to the lawsuit. \u2014 Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"In spite of all the commotion and craziness of everyday life, he and Lauren, high school sweethearts who tied the knot in 2012, still make sure to find time for themselves, purposefully setting time aside for date nights and adult conversations. \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 28 Feb. 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"The tribe lived in communal huts.",
"the communal experience of riding on the train",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rides into the nearby mountains were communal and convivial. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 16 June 2022",
"Today, with advances in technology\u2014social media, smartphones and soon the metaverse\u2014the opportunities for social and communal engagement around direct selling have multiplied tenfold. \u2014 George Elfond, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Housing can be communal and multigenerational, says Mosley. \u2014 Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"In this age of instant communication and air travel, The Canadian is a throwback to a different time, where long-distance travel was more comfortable and more communal . \u2014 Ben Jones, CNN , 9 May 2022",
"The ruling of a posek (decisor of Jewish law) is treated as the final say on the topic, one that allows no room for discussion; moreover, the posek has the final word not only in halachic matters, but also in communal and policy matters as well. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 9 May 2022",
"As the rabbis understood, true freedom involves the acceptance of personal and communal responsibility. \u2014 WSJ , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Jesus\u2019 healings can be understood not only as a way to restore wholeness and health within individual persons, but also as a way to bring spiritual and communal restoration. \u2014 Amy Julia Becker, Time , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Why are the Tsimane\u2014so active, communal , and free from technology\u2014depressed"
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"1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Noun",
"He's living in a religious commune .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"As Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook opened new avenues for artists to commune with fans, music-video aesthetics preserved a sense of stars as strange and unreachable (the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards looked like a Halloween party). \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 15 June 2022",
"In time his home, set back from the ocean, became a yogi\u2019s mountaintop for artists, celebrities and passionate wine fans eager to commune with the master. \u2014 Clay Risen, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"The winsome charm of Elizabeth Ito\u2019s City of Ghosts lies in its simple premise: to commune with haunting specters is not a scary prospect. \u2014 Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"In time his home, set back from the ocean, became a yogi\u2019s mountaintop for artists, celebrities and passionate wine fans eager to commune with the master. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Listening sessions can be an effective way to allow marginalized employees to commune with others with similar experiences. \u2014 Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"Writings about gardening, including from those who tended prison gardens, are recited while the dancers commune with nature. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, courant.com , 6 Feb. 2022",
"Showler describes her journey to Grasslands National Park, the darkest place in Canada, to commune with obscurity. \u2014 Suzannah Showler, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 3 May 2022",
"And that opportunity to escape and commune with nature has been especially important during the COVID pandemic. \u2014 Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Her mother eventually moved to Twentynine Palms to join a Buddhist commune . \u2014 Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
"The acclaimed Swedish director will mount a sequel to his 2000 crossover hit Together, a dramedy set in a Swedish commune in the 1970s. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"Characters at the commune include some played by Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman, Kathryn Hahn, Alan Alda, Joe Lo Truglio, and Jordan Peele, among others. \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Three hundred people lived in a commune , and all of them were considered to be married to each other. \u2014 Laurie Segall, Fortune , 8 Mar. 2022",
"His path to becoming a color consultant included side trips as a sculptor, time spent in a commune in rural Oregon and separate gigs as a private chef and life model in San Antonio. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 8 Mar. 2022",
"This is the commune in Burgundy where Morgen Long worked harvests for Domaine de Montille in 2012 and 2013. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 9 May 2022",
"The once-thriving community Together is now the world\u2019s smallest commune , consisting of just two people: G\u00f6ran and Klasse, played by Gustaf Hammarsten and Shanti Roney, who reprise their roles from the original film. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"After 10 weeks on the island, off to an Israeli commune . \u2014 Barton Swaim, WSJ , 12 May 2022"
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"French, alteration of Middle French comugne , from Medieval Latin communia , from Latin, neuter plural of communis":"Noun",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"High demand can create delays in testing turnaround time at public health labs, said Bryon Backenson, the director of communicable diseases at the New York State Department of Health. \u2014 Madison Muller, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"One of the main roles of public health departments is to gather health information about communicable diseases and convey that information to the public so that outbreaks do not spread further. \u2014 Daphne Chen, Journal Sentinel , 7 June 2022",
"Many organizations are more interested in communicable diseases such as HIV or malaria than [in] mental illness. \u2014 Adie Vanessa Offiong, CNN , 2 June 2022",
"In the past, studies have found interesting associations between certain genetic variants and people\u2019s susceptibility to communicable diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and the flu. \u2014 Alexandra Ossola, Quartz , 28 Apr. 2022",
"And health departments routinely track outbreaks of communicable diseases and inspect restaurants for pathogens or vermin. \u2014 Sam Whitehead And Julie Appleby, CNN , 21 Apr. 2022",
"They will also be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 21 Apr. 2022",
"But whether the administration fights to defend the mandate would probably have more to do with preserving the federal government's power to prevent the spread of communicable diseases -- a power that could be useful in the future. \u2014 Anne Flaherty, ABC News , 20 Apr. 2022",
"In her ruling, Judge Mizelle adopted a narrow interpretation of the authority Congress granted to the C.D.C. to issue rules aimed at preventing the interstate spread of communicable diseases. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Apr. 2022"
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"He was asked to communicate the news to the rest of the people.",
"She communicated her ideas to the group.",
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"The couple has trouble communicating .",
"the challenge of getting the two groups to communicate with each other",
"We communicate a lot of information through body language.",
"He communicated his dissatisfaction to the staff.",
"If you're excited about the product, your enthusiasm will communicate itself to customers.",
"The disease is communicated through saliva.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Wonho is a rare idol who has succeeded because of his willingness to communicate with fans, and not in spite of any language limitation. \u2014 Tim Chan, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022",
"Moderna created a flood of press releases, blogs, FAQs, Q&As, and podcasts to communicate with various stakeholders. \u2014 Jeffrey M. O'brien, Fortune , 2 June 2022",
"Ham impressed the Lakers with his ability to communicate and hold people accountable, according to sources, a crucial element in their search to replace Vogel. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
"Doctors often approach the practice of medicine with an anti-fat bias and struggle to communicate with patients whose weight exceeds what\u2019s considered the normal range. \u2014 Lauren Sausser, NBC News , 21 May 2022",
"The pandemic highlighted the necessity to always communicate with employees. \u2014 Laurie Sewell, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"And that's really affected our ability to communicate and to dialogue. \u2014 Major Garrett, CBS News , 20 May 2022",
"In the coming months, two teams of astronomers are going to send messages into space in an attempt to communicate with any intelligent aliens who may be out there listening. \u2014 Chris Impey, The Conversation , 29 Apr. 2022",
"After hours of unsuccessful attempts to communicate with the man, SWAT entered the home. \u2014 Cate Charron, The Indianapolis Star , 25 Apr. 2022"
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"Communication between children in the class was not prohibited but was afforded time slots \u2026 \u2014 Jonathan Kozol , Harper's , September 2005",
"It's not an oral communication . It's body language, eye contact, the grinning, the little signals that go on between people. \u2014 Keith Richards , quoted in Rolling Stone , 14-28 July 1994",
"If the book is good and even if one is reading to oneself, what is happening is a very special sort of social event, a communication between writer and reader \u2026 \u2014 Walker Percy , \"Another Message In The Bottle,\" in Signposts in a Strange Land , 1991",
"This is a secret and confidential communication which I am trusting you to answer on the sly. \u2014 Alexander Woollcott , letter , 20 Oct. 1934",
"Whom else had she to open her heart to",
"You don't talk to him, he talks at you. You scream and shout at each other, but there's no communication . \u2014 Zadie Smith , White Teeth",
"He is studying insect communication .",
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"television and other means of mass communication",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There\u2019s also forecasting or assisting with communication through an early warning system or decision support system. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
"In the past, Meta employees often used internal communication forums to discuss sociopolitical issues and current events. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
"For example, hybrid employees may need a friendly reminder on the value of on-site collaboration, communication or even opting to gather in the same room for a meeting over the reflexive video call. \u2014 Max Hansen, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"Fireflies use their bioluminescence, a chemical reaction that produces light, for mating communication . \u2014 Shreya Sharma, Quartz , 24 June 2022",
"During InSight's entry, descent and landing, the MarCO satellites received and transmitted communication from the lander to let NASA know that InSight was safely on the surface of the red planet. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 24 June 2022",
"Enormous economic inequality breeds further separation; communication across the divide takes place largely in television sound bites and political slogans. \u2014 Ricardo Nagaoka, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"This meant quickly pivoting to virtual training and digital apps, developing hybrid models that would allow training to happen wherever people are comfortable as well as other methods to keep communication strong, said CEO Laurie McCartney. \u2014 Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
"At least three fire departments and the county search and rescue team responded to the Rumpke landfill in Colerain Thursday after communication was lost with two contractors inspecting a stormwater pipe, company officials said. \u2014 Cameron Knight, The Enquirer , 23 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In addition to the values that make up its products, Elm & Rye also prides itself on being a transparent and communicative company. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"This task was meant to establish how well the dogs understood human communicative signals. \u2014 Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American , 9 June 2022",
"Rivals from General Motors are the current benchmark for large-SUV dynamics, what with their firm brake pedals, relatively communicative steering, and greater sense of what passes for agility in this segment. \u2014 Drew Dorian, Car and Driver , 8 June 2022",
"Zuim appeared on the new episode of Stagecraft, Variety\u2018s theater podcast, with her colleague Celia Stewart, associate professor of communicative sciences and disorders. \u2014 Gordon Cox, Variety , 8 Mar. 2022",
"The seller advertises on a social media site and is communicative until the payment is made. \u2014 Corrinne Hess, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 16 May 2022",
"The Cardinals said Baker was alert, communicative and had movement and feeling in his extremities before he was transferred to a local hospital for further evaluation. \u2014 Richard Morin, USA TODAY , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Ellen [Rapaport] has been very communicative , and generous and sharing. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Musk is a Twitter power user who bought the very tool of his frenzied, unfiltered communicative clout. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022"
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"k\u0259-\u02c8my\u00fc-n\u0259-\u02cck\u0101-tiv",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The former actor and comedian has proven himself to be a masterful communicator , resisting efforts to leave his country and inspiring his people to fend off a powerful adversary. \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"This behavior feels parental to those on the receiving end and implies that the manager either views the employee as a poor communicator or believes that ideas are more readily received when coming from those of a higher rank. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"With a diverse professional background, both as an employee and entrepreneur, Robert is highly driven, passionate, and a great communicator who loves discussing finance. \u2014 Robert Samuels | For Iron Monk Solutions, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 May 2022",
"The cosmic communicator also conjoins Jupiter, increasing the volume by quite a few decibels. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Later, people within GABP would claim Krivsky had poor people skills, wasn\u2019t a good communicator . \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 4 May 2022",
"Coming from a musician background himself, Harrison is a natural communicator for what Delshad expressed was needed, bringing the selections to Horner and bridging the gap between the creative and the sync. \u2014 Lily Moayeri, Variety , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Being a visual communicator empowered him to become a better critical thinker. \u2014 Keyaira Boone, Essence , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The Moon in your mystical 12th house is connecting with communicator Mercury in your deeply intense 8th house, channeling something otherworldly your way. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2022"
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"That tour was extraordinary for the communion that took place between he and his fans. \u2014 A.d. Amorosi, Variety , 29 Mar. 2022",
"On June 18 and June 19, the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn hosts the Juneteenth Food Festival, which puts 20 Black food vendors (and their gloriously varied cuisines) into joyful communion . \u2014 Vogue , 17 June 2022",
"In the absence of real-life communion with fans at her shows, Amos learned to commune with the world around her in different ways. \u2014 Suzy Expositostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"So for Lucienne\u2019s first communion , her mom made her dress out of my grandpa\u2019s white silk parachute. \u2014 Julie Beck, The Atlantic , 10 June 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",
"This dispute led the two patriarchs to break full communion . \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 29 May 2022",
"Chef Reem Assil, who recently released her first cookbook, Arabiyya, hopes this communion and understanding will beget social change. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 24 May 2022",
"Nancy Pelosi is banned from communion by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 23 May 2022"
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"In this context the communique needs to indicate how such collaboration will be mediated. \u2014 Harry G. Broadman, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Germany\u2019s energy and climate minister, Robert Habeck, said the 40-page communique couldn\u2019t hide the fact that G-7 countries had long been laggards on combating global warming. \u2014 Frank Jordans, Anchorage Daily News , 27 May 2022",
"Trump\u2019s first public communique about Jan. 6 to his faithful supporters came in a Dec. 19 tweet. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 7 June 2022",
"Trump\u2019s first public communique about Jan. 6 to his faithful supporters came in a Dec. 19 tweet. \u2014 Jacqueline Alemany, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"Last week, Russia blocked the IMF's key advisory committee from issuing a communique condemning the invasion of Ukraine. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Sources from the embassy confirmed the communique , but Nepal has yet to acknowledge receiving it. \u2014 Ben Ayers, Outside Online , 22 Apr. 2022",
"A few days after the fire, a communique was issued attributing responsibility for the arson to the Animal Liberation Front. \u2014 oregonlive , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The communique was aimed specifically at the bloc's gigantic imports of Russian natural gas. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 15 Mar. 2022"
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"Many communities are facing budget problems.",
"People in the community wanted better police protection.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For each metric, the researchers scaled the values for each community relative to the average for that metric. \u2014 Kristen Rogers, CNN , 22 June 2022",
"The Catholic Church was such a dominant monster at that time for the gay community . \u2014 Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
"Accessing appropriate services will be much harder for the disabled community as the physical and economic demands of traveling long distances or across state lines may be more challenging or outright impossible. \u2014 Carrie Siubutt, Fortune , 22 June 2022",
"Stepping away from publishing to make a living teaching online feels like trading exclusivity for community . \u2014 Julia Turshen, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 June 2022",
"The company has committed to keeping the existing Lough Gill Distillery team members in place and expects to grow employment opportunities for the local community in the near future. \u2014 Brad Japhe, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"Brooks Brothers is back with another capsule collection to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community . \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 20 June 2022",
"But there is no mainstream disabled actor \u2014 not a guy in a wheelchair, not a guy with one arm, not a guy with one leg \u2014 there's nobody for the disabled community to identify with. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 20 June 2022",
"The holiday has been a tradition for the Black community for decades, with families and organizations hosting yearly celebrations. \u2014 Boris Q'va, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
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"Kumar, despite being told by some teachers not to aim higher than community college , made it to the UC system and then to Harvard\u2019s Kennedy School of Government and a career in policy on the Hill. \u2014 Nathan Heller, Vogue , 22 June 2022",
"As Connecticut's largest community college , the school named after its location sits on 160 acres of land and is home to the Great Path Academy, a middle college program for academically advanced high school students. \u2014 Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"Jill Biden is a community college educator with more than 30 years of classroom teaching experience. \u2014 First Lady Jill Biden, CNN , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Also along for the ride: sweepstakes winners Chris Sembroski, 42, a data engineer in Everett, Washington, and Sian Proctor, 51, a community college educator in Tempe, Arizona. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Also along for the ride: sweepstakes winners Chris Sembroski, 42, a data engineer in Everett, Washington, and Sian Proctor, 51, a community college educator in Tempe, Arizona. \u2014 Marcia Dunn, Chron , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Beatrice Zamora is a local author, community activist and retired community college educator who is a member of the U-T\u2019s Community Advisory Board. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 July 2021",
"And free community college is no longer a part of that package. \u2014 Malaika Jabali, Essence , 8 Feb. 2022",
"And free community college is no longer a part of that package. \u2014 Kate Bennett, CNN , 7 Feb. 2022"
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"Attorneys requested a commutation to a life sentence or, at the very least, a reprieve that would postpone the execution while other legal action played out. \u2014 Rebekah L. Sanders, The Arizona Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Carl Nichols, Brown's clemency lawyer, also argued in a letter to the Pardon Attorney in October 2014 that his client, a 75-year-old Vietnam vet in declining health, who had already served 25 years of a life sentence, should receive a commutation . \u2014 Ariane De Vogue, CNN , 19 Mar. 2022",
"The governor has the sole authority to revoke a conditional commutation . \u2014 oregonlive , 19 Jan. 2022",
"The president can use his clemency power to partially or completely reduce prison sentences by a commutation or erase them with a pardon. \u2014 Jake Bernstein, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Winner is seeking a commutation of her sentence from the president. \u2014 Jerry Dunleavy, Washington Examiner , 7 Dec. 2020",
"The Arizona Board of Executive Clemency voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny Frank Atwood's request for commutation of sentence, reprieve or pardon. \u2014 Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic , 24 May 2022",
"Prater\u2019s office continued to try to have members of the board disqualified over alleged bias and last week petitioned the Oklahoma Supreme Court to stop members Kelly Doyle and Adam Luck from participating in the commutation hearing. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Sep. 2021",
"Dixon was denied his request for commutation or reprieve last week by the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency. \u2014 Perry Vandell, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022"
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"The survey, which will begin in March and take six months to a year, will also include bike paths, so city officials can assess the best ways to improve the city\u2019s cycling network and encourage more people to commute by bike. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Sep. 2021",
"In fact, many studio musicians choose to live here and commute to Nashville for gigs. \u2014 Larry Bleiberg, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"Under martial law regulations, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing approves all executions and has the authority to overturn executions or commute death sentences to lesser penalties. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 27 May 2022",
"The five-member panel has the sole authority to delay the 68-year-old\u2019s execution or commute his death sentence to a term of life in prison. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 16 May 2022",
"The state\u2019s Pardon and Parole Board twice voted 3-1 to recommend Stitt grant clemency to Jones and commute his sentence to life in prison. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Nov. 2021",
"The ludicrousness of asking employees to commute in from great distances would also become difficult to ignore under such a policy. \u2014 Sarah Todd, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
"Without the need to commute , people set alarm clocks to place grocery orders. \u2014 Han Zhang, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has the sole authority to grant or deny clemency, commute Presnell\u2019s execution or issue a stay of up to 90 days. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 14 May 2022",
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"It\u2019s not a great idea to move in with someone to fix existing problems \u2014 unless the biggest problem has been the commute to each other\u2019s homes. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"The patchwork of territories \u2014 some patrolled by Israelis, some by Palestinian police and some by Israeli setters and even Palestinian militants \u2014 makes getting to any story an unpredictable commute . \u2014 Shira Rubin, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"Locations range from the Midwest to the South and perks include an easy commute , a spacious suburban setting, and unique historical character. \u2014 Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens , 4 Mar. 2022",
"What used to be an hour-and-a-half commute now lasts more than two hours. \u2014 David Wickert, ajc , 21 Jan. 2022",
"But Covid-19 has raised its popularity to new heights, particularly the villages and towns in the north Cotswolds, which are an easy commute to London. \u2014 Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The brothers grew up 20 minutes from Coors Field, the site of the July 13 All-Star Game, an easy commute for the Rogers family if Tyler is chosen. \u2014 John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 July 2021",
"Niche used several factors in its ranking, including quality of schools, affordable cost of living, low crime rates and overall satisfaction from residents, as well as commute rates, diversity and health and fitness. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 15 June 2022",
"Her hour-long roundtrip commute guzzles gas, which is now averaging $4.50 a gallon across Mississippi. \u2014 Hanna Krueger, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022"
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"Ware said local merchants cover the costs for the evening or provide donations, including food, while Tony Salerno's Windy City Amusement comps the rides for the night. \u2014 Mike Danahey, Elgin Courier-News , 15 Aug. 2017",
"Full disclosure: The two races were comped by Reebok. \u2014 Leslie Green, SELF , 31 July 2017",
"A 20-page softcover costs you $10 with 35-cents per extra page, while hardcover runs $20, with extras comping in at 65-cents a shot. \u2014 Wired Staff, WIRED , 31 July 2017",
"During their stay, the pair is comped a car by rental agency, KMFUN, just one of many investors covering the movie\u2019s $1 million price tag. \u2014 Jordan Riefe, Orange County Register , 22 May 2017",
"In the meantime, Steppenwolf will retain its policy related to comping critics for our productions. \u2014 Deanna Isaacs, Chicago Reader , 23 June 2017",
"The club probably comped everything in exchange for having him show up. \u2014 Dan Gartland, PEOPLE.com , 20 June 2017",
"President Donald Trump's second eldest son told the magazine that use of the golf course was free, and much of the merchandise, drinks and entertainment was comped . \u2014 Betsy Klein, CNN , 7 June 2017",
"Wharton\u2019s publisher, Charles Scribner, assented enthusiastically to the idea, pledging to comp all advertising and commission fees. \u2014 Anne Trubek, Smithsonian , 30 May 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Even more perplexing: compact disc sales jumped 21%, hitting $584 million. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Also in this episode, Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos discuss whether CDs really deserve to come back, and touch on the highs and lows of the compact disc era. \u2014 Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone , 3 Feb. 2022",
"In 1982, Sony began selling the first commercial compact disc player, the CDP-101, in Japan. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Much like their music industry debut, which, Mr. Black noted, will be released as a double compact disc . \u2014 New York Times , 22 Sep. 2021",
"In 1994, a tiny vendor called NetMarket sold a compact disc (CD) to Phil Brandenberger of Philadelphia, marking the internet's very first online purchase. \u2014 Kristin Savilia, Forbes , 28 June 2021",
"The sound of the vinyl trumps the sound of a compact disc or cassette any day. \u2014 Gabrielle Bunton, The Courier-Journal , 7 June 2021",
"Sony went on to develop the compact disc along with Philips PHG , and that product once again changed the face of the music business. \u2014 Bobby Owsinski, Forbes , 30 May 2021",
"Since the early 2000s, Pearl Jam has released official bootlegs of nearly all of the band\u2019s concerts, either on compact disc or digital download. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 7 May 2021"
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"\u2014 Michael Barbaro , The New York Times , 2 Jan. 2007",
"For efficiency, compact fluorescent lamps are an admirable replacement for regular light bulbs. But for home lighting they have failed to sparkle. Consumers dislike the \"cold\" light they give off and their poor lifespan.",
"\u2014 The Economist , 20 Aug. 2011",
"\u2014 abbreviation CFL"
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"unite"
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"\u2014 Samuel Alexander"
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"Adjective",
"The drill has a compact design.",
"the apartment's compact floor plan",
"The cabin was compact but perfectly adequate.",
"He is compact and muscular.",
"He has a compact body.",
"Verb",
"The snow had compacted into a hard icy layer.",
"the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site"
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"the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Drier regions have less groundwater to squeeze out and so are less at risk of compaction . \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 29 May 2022",
"If agricultural equipment now poses a compaction risk, the dinosaurs were almost certainly causing problems. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 29 May 2022",
"It's also designed to create the ideal aeration levels for these types of plants and to avoid soil compaction . \u2014 Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens , 6 May 2022",
"Soil compaction is legendary for leading to bare spots and poor grass. \u2014 Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Soil compaction also affects drainage: Rainwater can\u2019t soak into the dense soil and instead runs off. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Aerate and top dress the lawn to address compaction and a lack of organic material in the root area. \u2014 Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News , 4 Feb. 2022",
"As long as temperatures all the way to the ground are cold too, this snow can pile up quickly due to its low density, and lack of compaction and melting. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Nov. 2021",
"Use mulch to prevent erosion and compaction from rain. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Nov. 2021"
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"unify",
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"the apartment's compact floor plan",
"The cabin was compact but perfectly adequate.",
"He is compact and muscular.",
"He has a compact body.",
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"the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site"
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"the apartment's compact floor plan",
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"the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site"
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},
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"How are you doing, compadre ",
"they're longtime compadres who have been through a lot together",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Messi had been in touch with Neymar, his old compadre , to talk things through. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Aug. 2021",
"Meanwhile a former compadre of Mr Massie in the House Freedom Caucus, Justin Amash, declared a plan to run for president for the Libertarians. \u2014 The Economist , 2 May 2020",
"Police said that the rapper and his compadres had been getting complaints about the smell of marijuana permeating from their hotel room, the station reported. \u2014 Harmeet Kaur, CNN , 14 Sep. 2019",
"Though these worldly concerns sometimes cause friction within the group, Renaldo and his compadres always find their way back together. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 3 July 2019",
"Here\u2019s to the competitors and compadres who inspire us now and throughout the year. *** Best of the Web will not publish on Monday or Tuesday but will return on Wednesday. *** Follow James Freeman on Twitter. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 21 Dec. 2018",
"The breeziness is a feint: Anolik has spent years on research, working meticulously to fill in the blanks where Babitz or her compadres had been too drunk to remember. \u2014 Lidija Haas, Harper's magazine , 10 Jan. 2019",
"Here\u2019s to the competitors and compadres who inspire us now and throughout the year. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 21 Dec. 2018",
"Other losers topping the list: Indianapolis, Salt Lake City and Madison, Wis. Welcome to the club, compadres . \u2014 Angela Fritz, Washington Post , 8 Feb. 2018"
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"movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks"
],
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"1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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"by folk etymology from Dutch kampanje poop deck":"Noun"
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},
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"a companionable pat on the back let me know that my shipmates were now my friends",
"a good club for companionable enthusiasts of the great outdoors",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Conversation drifts between them from time to time, but the montage is mostly of a companionable , understanding quiet. \u2014 Nina Li Coomes, The Atlantic , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Designed in 1905 for a site at the University of Wisconsin but never built, this working boathouse ultimately found a companionable home in 2007 at Buffalo\u2019s West Side Rowing Club overlooking the Black Rock Canal and Niagara River. \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 20 Jan. 2022",
"But this wise and sympathetic book\u2019s lingering effect is as a reminder that a deeper and more companionable way of life lurks behind our self-serious stories. \u2014 Mark Epstein, New York Times , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Surrounding yourself with others who aren\u2019t making companionable and supportive choices could definitely harm your shot at success. \u2014 Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Jan. 2022",
"And companionship doesn\u2019t even have to include conversation to be companionable . \u2014 Washington Post , 28 June 2021",
"Its rich blues and luscious pops of berry red led Ms. Murphy to choose pieces with companionable hues and forms. \u2014 Elizabeth Quinn Brown, WSJ , 8 Oct. 2021",
"Let his words spill over into the surrounding, companionable dark, and let whatever can\u2019t be absorbed by her mind be taken in through her skin, her fingernails, her hair\u2014this, too, is a kind of money, wealth. \u2014 Han Ong, The New Yorker , 6 Sep. 2021",
"In the slanting sunlight, unhurried and companionable , the two picked their way through the undergrowth, a vision of the rural idyll. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2021"
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"1593, in the meaning defined above":""
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"bonhomous",
"buddy-buddy",
"chummy",
"collegial",
"comradely",
"cordial",
"friendly",
"genial",
"hail-fellow",
"hail-fellow-well-met",
"hearty",
"matey",
"neighborly",
"palsy",
"palsy-walsy",
"warm",
"warmhearted"
],
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"adverb",
"noun"
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"chum",
"consociate",
"consort",
"fraternize",
"hang (around ",
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"hook up",
"mess around",
"pal (around)",
"run",
"sort",
"travel"
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],
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"a company of horsemen"
],
": accompany":[
"\u2026 may \u2026 fair winds company your safe return.",
"\u2014 John Masefield"
],
": an association of persons for carrying on a commercial or industrial enterprise":[
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"a publishing company"
],
": an organization of performing artists":[
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],
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],
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],
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"The captain called a meeting of the ship's company ."
],
": those members of a partnership firm whose names do not appear in the firm name":[
"John Doe and Company"
],
": visitors , guests":[
"having company for dinner"
]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"He runs his own trucking company .",
"She joined the company last year.",
"The company is based in Paris.",
"Her dogs are her only company these days.",
"You can tell a lot about people by the company they keep .",
"Verb",
"in her sermon the minister noted that Jesus had companied with the least privileged and most disadvantaged members of society",
"may the Good Lord company you on your journey home",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The company \u2014 which is being investigated by both the Federal Trade Commission and the Drug Enforcement Agency \u2014 announced layoffs earlier this month and advised affected employees to expect notice by July 1. \u2014 Mohana Ravindranath, STAT , 3 July 2022",
"Google Fiber, Google\u2019s internet service, is coming to Mesa, the first Arizona city to receive the service, the company announced Friday. \u2014 Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic , 1 July 2022",
"Crypto broker Voyager Digital (VYGVF) is temporarily suspending all trading, deposits, withdrawals and loyalty rewards, the company announced Friday. \u2014 Nelson Wang, Fortune , 1 July 2022",
"To celebrate 50 years since the founding of PSB, the company has announced the launch of the Passif 50 loudspeakers. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"The company announced a voluntary recall of the product on June 17. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"The organic and natural grocery store is planning to open a store in Fairview Park on Wednesday, July 27, the company announced in a press release. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 30 June 2022",
"The Hyundai Veloster N will not return for the 2023 model year, the company announced today. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 30 June 2022",
"Iyana Johnson of Davidson High School has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Alabama Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, the company announced on Thursday. \u2014 Al.com Reports, al , 30 June 2022"
],
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
},
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"Middle English companie , from cumpaignie , from cumpaing companion \u2014 more at companion":"Noun and Verb"
},
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"\u02c8k\u0259m-p\u0259-",
"\u02c8k\u0259m-p\u0259-n\u0113",
"\u02c8k\u0259mp-n\u0113"
],
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"troupe"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184930",
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"verb"
]
},
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"\u2014 compare field officer , general officer"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Charles Lumpkin, a company officer , uttered the n-word to his cadets in an episode that has not been previously reported. \u2014 Michael Melia, courant.com , 26 June 2018"
],
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"1832, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It should be communicated consistently across various mediums such as Slack, email, company town halls, etc. \u2014 Heidi Lynne Kurter, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"In the face of a global petrochemical corporation, in a company town where residents are reluctant to criticize their employers, regulators have, again and again, stopped short of using all the tools at their disposal. \u2014 Kathleen Flynn, ProPublica , 20 May 2022",
"This essentially made the U.S. government a company town from which students, former students and their parents cannot escape. \u2014 WSJ , 30 Mar. 2022",
"In the modern version of a company town , employers are now wooing prospective employees by offering housing. \u2014 Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
"The former company town was hit hard by the end of the industrial boom, followed decades later by the housing crisis. \u2014 Mary Hall, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Owned by the Texas and Pacific Coal Company, the booming company town became America\u2019s first totally unionized community. \u2014 Kristi Eaton, Chron , 12 Nov. 2021",
"Cobalt, a company town that sprouted up a few miles east of the mine, was at one point home to 1,500 residents. \u2014 Michael Holtz, The Atlantic , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Parrish rallied her colleagues to submit questions to a company town hall meeting the following day. \u2014 Caitlin Harrington, Wired , 20 Jan. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Local catering company Union Joints carried out the initiative, which was funded by Eminem and the Marshall Mathers Foundation. \u2014 Leah Asmelash, CNN , 24 Apr. 2020",
"The company union rewards employees with a broad menu of employee discounts plus funds for team leaders to offer employee recognition, branch outings and team building. \u2014 azcentral , 7 June 2018"
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"Such alignment will enable comparability across jurisdictions, facilitate the disclosure process and help to avoid a patchwork of reporting practices. \u2014 Jeff Thomson, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"And material miscalculations, flawed comparability adjustments, or inconsistent profitability comparisons could indicate that the IRS\u2019s method was unreasonably applied. \u2014 Ryan Finley, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Addressing that risk requires ensuring that the standards and practices used by companies and investors to identify risk need to be standardized in a way that is both robust and enables comparability between companies and industries. \u2014 Felicia Jackson, Forbes , 8 Sep. 2021",
"However, actual disclosure has been limited and closer to the indicators approach discussed later with inevitable issues related to comparability . \u2014 Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes , 9 Oct. 2021",
"On the other hand, competition creates multiple standards, multiple data points and less comparability across companies. \u2014 Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes , 22 Sep. 2021",
"This includes steps by the official sector to improve the availability and comparability of granular geophysical data sets across jurisdictions, as well as the ease and robustness with which they can be aggregated. \u2014 Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes , 7 July 2021",
"That\u2019s contrary to what the IASB wants as carve-outs reduce the level of comparability for companies and investors across jurisdictions. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 1 July 2021",
"That report, conducted by IBFD, focused on comparability . \u2014 Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes , 17 May 2021"
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"Baleful and beleaguered, Majuni grumps his way through the movie with comparable authority. \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"According to Yale University\u2019s decibel level comparison chart, that\u2019s comparable to the hum of a household refrigerator. \u2014 Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics , 23 June 2022",
"Especially given that the team traded away CJ McCollum and Norman Powell with the expectations of landing comparable talent that better fits the current roster. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 June 2022",
"And yet the war had been going on for over three weeks, at an intensity comparable to World War II, and not one Westerner had been confirmed among those killed in action. \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"For its analysis of athletic spending, USA TODAY focused solely on sports with comparable men\u2019s and women\u2019s squads. \u2014 Brooks Holton, The Courier-Journal , 22 June 2022",
"Although all 50 states explicitly outlawed marital rape by the early 1990s, other comparable exemptions exist elsewhere, according to the New York Times. \u2014 Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press , 21 June 2022",
"Eventually the Lakota and other Native Americans were relegated to reservations, and couldn\u2019t venture beyond their confines without a pass \u2014 comparable to restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
"In testing, the littlest children developed high levels of virus-fighting antibodies, comparable to what is seen in young adults, the FDA said. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022"
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"Noun",
"\u201cTaller\u201d is the comparative of \u201ctall.\u201d",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Then, by incorporating comparative benchmark data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an analysis can be done as to whether the employee base is representative of the national workforce. \u2014 Tom Mckeown, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Stetson Doggett showed in comparative speed testing that Mint gets similar, ultra-fast download speeds to T-Mobile on the carrier's mid-band 5G network, although T-Mobile has a shorter ping time. \u2014 Sascha Segan, PCMAG , 13 June 2022",
"Since 2008, the museum, through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, has offered a Ph.D. in comparative biology, and in 2011, the museum established a separate master\u2019s program in teaching science. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"In 2007 a comparative analysis of birth outcomes among more than 11,000 women found that second-time mothers with doula support had lower rates of cesarean deliveries. \u2014 Julia Hotz, Scientific American , 14 May 2022",
"And not by a small margin, either: There\u2019s a 26 percent comparative reduction in cardiovascular mortality and 23 percent reduction in mortality from cancer. \u2014 Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News , 3 May 2021",
"Deep red and velvety, this approachable aperitivo is comparative to a fruity martini with a lustrous and smooth aftertaste. \u2014 Aly Walansky, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Boas was also a proponent of what was then a revolutionary idea that different cultures should be looked at in their own right and not on some kind of comparative scale. \u2014 Deepti Hajela, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022",
"In most cases, encouraging behavioral change isn\u2019t about providing hyper-accuracy, Pal notes, but rather comparative choices. \u2014 Katherine Dunn, Fortune , 2 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Soon, the positive reviews of the performance that had yet to take place took a turn toward the comparative . \u2014 Megan Garber, The Atlantic , 26 May 2022",
"Why this matters: Reports from an independent testing organization like AV- Comparatives are important for the average PC user. \u2014 Ian Paul, PCWorld , 1 Aug. 2017",
"Other poll comparatives from March fell like dominoes. \u2014 David Paleologos, USA TODAY , 29 June 2017"
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"\u2014 William Shakespeare"
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]
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"The singer's voice has been compared to that of Elvis.",
"We each did the homework assignment, then compared answers.",
"I compared several bicycles before buying one.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"People always compare us to bands with female singers. \u2014 Peter Rubin, Longreads , 1 July 2022",
"For example, when sending data to the cloud for processing, applications typically experience latencies greater than 100 milliseconds; compare this to sub-5 millisecond latencies on edge, which enable real-time edge analytics. \u2014 Ravi Annavajjhala, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Still, the Tigers\u2019 lineup doesn\u2019t quite compare to the ChiSox\u2019s, as evidenced by the 27-6 pasting handed out by the South Siders the past three games at Comerica Park. \u2014 Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press , 17 June 2022",
"Researchers compare the surprising find to coming across missing puzzle pieces. \u2014 Michael Hill, The Christian Science Monitor , 15 June 2022",
"But compare that with the much lower cost of production outside the United States. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
"In one scene that got me, Sarah and Donald compare notes on disappointment. \u2014 Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Here\u2019s how gas prices in Illinois \u2014 averaging $5.70 a gallon in Cook County to $5.49 in Kane and $5.52 in Will \u2014 compare to neighboring states. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Though that journey doesn't compare to what his parents faced to make it in time. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 18 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"How do the two compare , and with its higher starting price, is the new kid worthy enough to earn your extra dollars",
"How does Twitch's response compare to other platforms",
"How does Tinja\u2019s mothering of the hatchling compare to her own mother\u2019s mothering of her",
"Hundreds of Sleep Number owners told us the comfort was beyond compare . \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
"How does your travel for business compare to pre-pandemic levels",
"Shoulder-to-shoulder astonishments, presented in compare -and-contrast pairs. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Jan. 2022",
"So in your case, how does making a Jackass movie in the present compare to the past",
"How does Gonzaga men\u2019s basketball coach Mark Few compare to Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney"
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"Verb",
"compartment the responses according to country of origin",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As the Milwaukee Brewers begin a six-game homestand on Monday, fans will now be allowed to bring in clear, single- compartment bags as large as 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, according to a news release. \u2014 Grace Mcdermott, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 31 July 2021",
"The interiors also include a Tumi tracer, a hanger bracket, dual- compartment zip pockets and compression straps. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 17 July 2021",
"This Perry small triple- compartment tote, for one, can be had for $157 with the coupon code\u2014a $141 savings from its usual $298 price tag. \u2014 Arielle Tschinkel And Nicole Briese, USA TODAY , 26 June 2021",
"All backpacks are prohibited, except single- compartment drawstring bags. \u2014 Evan Grant, Dallas News , 3 June 2021",
"This gigantic, two- compartment Dometic CFX3 95 DZ fridge-freezer costs $1,450. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 18 Aug. 2020",
"There's a zippered laptop compartment that can hold a 15-inch device. \u2014 Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022",
"Backpack fans will enjoy the Terry Backpack Cooler, a 2-in-1 bag that has a removable insulation compartment to store drinks and snacks for your outdoor adventure. \u2014 Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure , 7 June 2022",
"Which is to say, the S8 is an impressively long sedan, with a rear-passenger compartment as capacious as that found in most any car. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 3 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"In the place where sport bikes keep their engines, the Navi has a lockable storage compartment large enough to cram in shoes, books or laptops (but not a full-face helmet). \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 4 Mar. 2022",
"One flew into the drivers compartment through an open window and struck him in the face, temporarily stunning him. \u2014 NBC News , 9 June 2021",
"First came the bone spurs in his ankle and then compartment syndrome (painful pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues) in his calves, both requiring surgery. \u2014 Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com , 27 Oct. 2020",
"Kushner has not yet been approved to review \u2018\u2018sensitive compartmented information,\u2019\u2019 better known as SCI. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 13 July 2018",
"Kushner has not been approved to review \u2018\u2018sensitive compartmented information,\u2019\u2019 known as SCI. \u2014 Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com , 13 July 2018",
"Sharing highly compartmented , classified information with Russians is a theatrical distraction from the greater good of polluting streams, enabling predatory financial practices, cutting taxes, and taking people\u2019s health care away. \u2014 Brian Beutler, New Republic , 16 May 2017"
],
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},
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"He compartmentalizes his life by keeping his job and his personal life separate.",
"The company has compartmentalized its services.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Candace has that ability to compartmentalize and sort of dissociate from the things that are bothering her. \u2014 Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"After an intense ending to the Halloween party, Spencer tries his best to compartmentalize everything and focus on the big Homecoming game. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 May 2022",
"His attempts to compartmentalize are further complicated by interactions with grieving families. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Those regularly scheduled few hours every week allow people to compartmentalize and give them a sense of agency and optimism. \u2014 John Morgan, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Li\u2019s students are idealistic enough to compartmentalize their crimes as a reckoning with Western cultures and colonialism. \u2014 Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"So most people compartmentalize the news and express their strongest emotions for things closest to home. \u2014 Madeleine Kearns, National Review , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Executives can no longer compartmentalize data as a function or process. \u2014 Simone Steel, Forbes , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Politicians and policymakers have an instinct to compartmentalize \u2014each problem in its own bucket. \u2014 Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic , 30 Mar. 2022"
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"k\u0259m-\u02ccp\u00e4rt-\u02c8men-t\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz",
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],
": a curved or roundabout course":[
"\u2026 a compass of seven days' journey \u2026",
"\u2014 2 Kings 3:9 (King James Version)"
],
": a device for determining directions by means of a magnetic needle or group of needles turning freely on a pivot and pointing to the magnetic north":[],
": an instrument for describing circles or transferring measurements that consists of two pointed branches joined at the top by a pivot":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural"
],
": any of various nonmagnetic devices that indicate direction":[],
": boundary , circumference":[
"within the compass of the city walls"
],
": bring about , achieve":[
"\u2026 none can compass more than they intend \u2026",
"\u2014 Alexander Pope"
],
": comprehend":[
"could not compass the seriousness of the problem"
],
": direction sense 6c":[
"his moral compass"
],
": encompass":[
"a lake compassed by mountains"
],
": forming a curve : curved":[
"a compass timber"
],
": range , scope":[
"the compass of my voice"
],
": to devise or contrive often with craft or skill : plot":[
"\" \u2026 persons \u2026 who have compassed my destruction \u2026 \"",
"\u2014 Charles Dickens"
],
": to get into one's possession or power : obtain":[
"He compassed a vast estate."
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"attempting more than his modest abilities could compass",
"the great age of exploration, when ships of sail compassed the earth",
"Noun",
"He always carries a compass when he walks in the woods.",
"His religion is the compass that guides him.",
"Interest rates serve as a compass for determining whether to buy or sell stocks.",
"The character in the movie had no moral compass to tell him that stealing was wrong.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"It could be argued that Ingram, not Williamson, is the barometer and compass for how the Pelicans' will navigate the sails of the regular season. \u2014 Christopher Dodson, Forbes , 29 Sep. 2021",
"The other delegates ignored him, the Constitution was adopted, and Charles L\u2019Enfant skulked onto the scene with his ruler and compass a few years later. \u2014 Kevin Mahnken, The New Republic , 25 June 2020",
"It is based on the knowledge that no spoliator can compass his end without a certain degree of co-operation, willing or compulsory, of the victim. \u2014 Tridip Suhrud, Time , 25 Sep. 2019",
"Lutfi began harassing Britney and those around her shortly after the performer checked into an all- compassing wellness treatment facility in April, the singer\u2019s attorney said in the court documents. \u2014 PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2019",
"True to their name, though, sun compasses only work in the sun. \u2014 David Grossman, Popular Mechanics , 4 Apr. 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Particles like protons, neutrons, and electrons all have a nuclear spin, which is a magnetic property analogous to the orientation of a needle in a compass . \u2014 Stav Dimitropoulos, Popular Mechanics , 29 June 2022",
"Her facial expressions are no compass for her feelings. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 June 2022",
"If disequilibrium equals opportunity, Zero Party Data Analytics just might provide both retailers and brands with a \u2026new compass . \u2014 Gary Drenik, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"At the center of the campaign, at least in Raskin\u2019s perception, was Tommy: upbeat, funny, precocious, and equipped with a moral compass that never seemed to fail. \u2014 Nathan Heller, Vogue , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Godwits don\u2019t just point themselves south with a compass and take off for New Zealand or Chile. \u2014 Jim Robbins, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 Jan. 2022",
"The boy also urged others to bring essentials with them when hiking, including a pocket knife, flashlight, first aid kit, rain gear, extra food, water, clothing, sunscreen, fire-starting essentials and a map of the area with a compass , CNN reported. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 17 Nov. 2021",
"Don consulted his map, cross-checked with his compass . \u2014 Steve Friedman, Outside Online , 9 Apr. 2020",
"But time passed and the Bahamas grew closer and closer to finding its compass . \u2014 Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"1523, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French cumpasser to measure, from Vulgar Latin *compassare to pace off, from Latin com- + passus pace":"Verb and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"also \u02c8k\u00e4m-",
"\u02c8k\u0259m-p\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for compass Noun range , gamut , compass , sweep , scope , orbit mean the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control). range is a general term indicating the extent of one's perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities. the entire range of human experience gamut suggests a graduated series running from one possible extreme to another. a performance that ran the gamut of emotions compass implies a sometimes limited extent of perception, knowledge, or activity. your concerns lie beyond the narrow compass of this study sweep suggests extent, often circular or arc-shaped, of motion or activity. the book covers the entire sweep of criminal activity scope is applicable to an area of activity, predetermined and limited, but somewhat flexible. as time went on, the scope of the investigation widened orbit suggests an often circumscribed range of activity or influence within which forces work toward accommodation. within that restricted orbit they tried to effect social change",
"synonyms":[
"accomplish",
"achieve",
"bring off",
"carry off",
"carry out",
"commit",
"do",
"execute",
"follow through (with)",
"fulfill",
"fulfil",
"make",
"negotiate",
"perform",
"perpetrate",
"prosecute",
"pull off",
"put through"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055358",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"compass rose":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a circle graduated to degrees or quarters and printed on a chart to show direction":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Reynolds also created a compass rose entirely made of granite, which is also in Monarch Butterfly Park. \u2014 Jessica Siles, orlandosentinel.com , 22 Nov. 2021",
"The foyer boasts an inlaid border with a compass rose design, the private rear patio features a pergola and the upper level leads to a deck with a view of the historic Naval Academy dome, recently refinished in a stunning copper. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com , 22 Feb. 2021",
"Meanwhile, the white away kit is adorned by a subtle print inspired by the key points of a compass rose in tribute of the country's epic history of exploration and discovery. \u2014 SI.com , 20 Mar. 2018",
"In some, the different patterns and shifting rhythms continue to the center, sometimes culminating in a compass rose . \u2014 Roberta Smith, New York Times , 25 Oct. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1891, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114704",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compass saw":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a handsaw that has a thin tapering blade for cutting small circles, curves, or irregular edges":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220802",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compass termite":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": any of certain Australian termites that build flattened earthen nests which are shaped like steeples and have the broader faces always pointing east and west":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171219",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compass window":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a bay or oriel window of semicircular plan":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171142",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compassion":{
"antonyms":[
"callousness",
"coldheartedness",
"hard-heartedness",
"heartlessness"
],
"definitions":{
": sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it":[]
},
"examples":[
"Take away all the qualities that make for a genuinely good father\u2014wisdom, compassion , even temper, selflessness\u2014and what you have left is Homer Simpson with his pure, mindless, dogged devotion to his family. \u2014 Paul A. Cantor , Gilligan Unbound , 2001",
"\u2026 he read every \"doctor book\" he could reach \u2026 , learning fine secrets and curing us with steams and fruit compotes and dexterous rubs and, above all, with bedside compassion . \u2014 Gwendolyn Brooks , Booklist , 15 Oct. 1993",
"The novel addresses at every point in its structural edifice, and lingers over in every fissure, the slave's body and personality: the way it speaks, what passion legal or illicit it is prey to, what pain it can endure, what limits, if any, there are to its suffering, what possibilities there are for forgiveness, compassion , love. \u2014 Toni Morrison , Playing In The Dark , 1992",
"I can't write songs about what's wrong with a country that seems to lack compassion for pain and suffering \u2026 \u2014 Bonnie Raitt , quoted in Entertainment Weekly , 23 Aug. 1991",
"Like the best of the new detectives, V. I. and Kinsey, she is a woman of wit and gravity, compassion and toughness, a heroine worth spending time with. \u2014 Susan Isaacs , New York Times Book Review , 3 Nov. 1991",
"He felt compassion for the lost child.",
"She shows compassion to the sick.",
"She had the compassion to offer help when it was needed most.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For instance, many people find that simple, small acts of compassion \u2014like volunteering at your local food pantry or donating to a cause that\u2019s really important to you\u2014help build that sense of control even in a chaotic situation, Dr. Tedeschi says. \u2014 Sarah Jacoby, SELF , 27 June 2022",
"This is why now is the time to help leaders gain the superpower of compassion . \u2014 Sanja Licina, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"And for her first several years in Denver, that kind of compassion had come easily to her. \u2014 Eli Saslow, Anchorage Daily News , 7 June 2022",
"And for her first several years in Denver, that kind of compassion had come easily to her. \u2014 Eli Saslow, Washington Post , 6 June 2022",
"Katie Couric is here with a translation, a lot of compassion , and marching orders. \u2014 Glamour , 1 June 2022",
"The gun debate is stalling action After each mass shooting, the accusations of politicization seem to be flung faster than words of compassion and last longer than calls for solutions. \u2014 Anne Godlasky, Quartz , 25 May 2022",
"Instead of becoming angry with my friend or blaming her for her approach, Dr Jhugroo suggests looking at the situation from a place of compassion . \u2014 Kushie Amin, refinery29.com , 17 May 2022",
"Who else is in the market for a pint of papaya juice, a scruple of compassion "
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin compassion-, compassio , from compati to sympathize, from Latin com- + pati to bear, suffer \u2014 more at patient":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pa-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for compassion pity , compassion , commiseration , condolence , sympathy mean the act or capacity for sharing the painful feelings of another. pity implies tender or sometimes slightly contemptuous sorrow for one in misery or distress. felt pity for the captives compassion implies pity coupled with an urgent desire to aid or to spare. treats the homeless with great compassion commiseration suggests pity expressed outwardly in exclamations, tears, or words of comfort. murmurs of commiseration filled the loser's headquarters condolence applies chiefly to formal expression of grief to one who has suffered loss. expressed their condolences to the widow sympathy often suggests a tender concern but can also imply a power to enter into another's emotional experience of any sort. went to my best friend for sympathy in sympathy with her desire to locate her natural parents",
"synonyms":[
"commiseration",
"feeling",
"sympathy"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103518",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"compassion fatigue":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": apathy or indifference toward the suffering of others as the result of overexposure to tragic news stories and images and the subsequent appeals for assistance":[
"Several fundraising experts said the Las Vegas collection may trail other donation efforts for several reasons, including \" compassion fatigue \" \u2026 . \" Compassion fatigue is a real thing. There have been so many things that happened this year,\" [Sandy] Rees said. \"But it does get overwhelming, and I think people start to tune out.\"",
"\u2014 David Montero"
],
": the physical and mental exhaustion and emotional withdrawal experienced by those who care for sick or traumatized people over an extended period of time":[
"Unlike burnout, which is caused by everyday work stresses (dealing with insurance companies, making treatment choices), compassion fatigue results from taking on the emotional burden of a patient's agony.",
"\u2014 Tim Jarvis"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1961, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112745",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compassionate":{
"antonyms":[
"ache (for)",
"bleed (for)",
"commiserate (with)",
"condole (with)",
"feel (for)",
"pity",
"sympathize (with)",
"yearn (over)"
],
"definitions":{
": granted because of unusual distressing circumstances affecting an individual":[
"\u2014 used of some military privileges (such as leave) The soldier was granted compassionate leave following the death of his father."
],
": having or showing compassion : sympathetic":[
"a compassionate friend",
"a compassionate smile"
],
": pity":[
"\u2026 even compassionating those who hold in bondage their fellow men \u2026",
"\u2014 John Quincy Adams"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a compassionate person by nature",
"a compassionate smile made the refugees feel a little better",
"Verb",
"a gentle soul who could compassionate even the most reprobate of scoundrels and villains",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Amid the chaos and violence, a team of compassionate volunteers set out to find the zoo\u2019s missing inhabitants, including a pride of lions tracked down to Uday Hussein\u2019s palace and a pack of Arabian horses located in the heart of the war zone. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"More and more, our places of business have recognized the need for compassionate empathy and safe spaces to engage about what\u2019s going on in the world around us. \u2014 Ashley Kincade, Essence , 10 June 2022",
"No one questions the good intent or compassionate basis for this extra money since so many people were affected through no fault of their own. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"Davis\u2019 Shawn is the more reasonable of the two friends, smarter in many respects but too compassionate to ever feel superior. \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"Recognized by the LA Press Club with several Southern California Journalism awards, Leonard is a tireless journalist, compassionate leader, and creative thinker. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"Shabazz scoured the neighborhood looking for stories to tell and established a reputation as a street portraitist, someone who turned a compassionate eye to his community, not just to highlight style and personality but also character. \u2014 Robin Givhan, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Often gregarious in public, Mr. Enriquez showed a compassionate side with those close to him, Ms. Bowler and Mr. Cafiso said. \u2014 Matt Wirz, WSJ , 5 June 2022",
"Mary was a perceptive observer, a compassionate friend, a loyal, intrepid wife, and a loving mother. \u2014 Roxana Robinson, The New Yorker , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"He was recognized by Duke as being a competitor on the field and compassionate off it. \u2014 J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com , 16 Dec. 2020",
"At age 49, the Juilliard graduate, who can easily transform from menacing mob boss to compassionate father with a mere expression change, is having the kind of year an actor can only dream about. \u2014 Nicole Sperling, HWD , 12 Dec. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"1592, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"see compassion":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pa-sh(\u0259-)n\u0259t",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pa-sh\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pa-sh\u0259-n\u0259t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"beneficent",
"benevolent",
"benignant",
"good-hearted",
"humane",
"kind",
"kindhearted",
"kindly",
"softhearted",
"sympathetic",
"tender",
"tenderhearted",
"warmhearted"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014231",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"compassionless":{
"antonyms":[
"callousness",
"coldheartedness",
"hard-heartedness",
"heartlessness"
],
"definitions":{
": sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it":[]
},
"examples":[
"Take away all the qualities that make for a genuinely good father\u2014wisdom, compassion , even temper, selflessness\u2014and what you have left is Homer Simpson with his pure, mindless, dogged devotion to his family. \u2014 Paul A. Cantor , Gilligan Unbound , 2001",
"\u2026 he read every \"doctor book\" he could reach \u2026 , learning fine secrets and curing us with steams and fruit compotes and dexterous rubs and, above all, with bedside compassion . \u2014 Gwendolyn Brooks , Booklist , 15 Oct. 1993",
"The novel addresses at every point in its structural edifice, and lingers over in every fissure, the slave's body and personality: the way it speaks, what passion legal or illicit it is prey to, what pain it can endure, what limits, if any, there are to its suffering, what possibilities there are for forgiveness, compassion , love. \u2014 Toni Morrison , Playing In The Dark , 1992",
"I can't write songs about what's wrong with a country that seems to lack compassion for pain and suffering \u2026 \u2014 Bonnie Raitt , quoted in Entertainment Weekly , 23 Aug. 1991",
"Like the best of the new detectives, V. I. and Kinsey, she is a woman of wit and gravity, compassion and toughness, a heroine worth spending time with. \u2014 Susan Isaacs , New York Times Book Review , 3 Nov. 1991",
"He felt compassion for the lost child.",
"She shows compassion to the sick.",
"She had the compassion to offer help when it was needed most.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For instance, many people find that simple, small acts of compassion \u2014like volunteering at your local food pantry or donating to a cause that\u2019s really important to you\u2014help build that sense of control even in a chaotic situation, Dr. Tedeschi says. \u2014 Sarah Jacoby, SELF , 27 June 2022",
"This is why now is the time to help leaders gain the superpower of compassion . \u2014 Sanja Licina, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"And for her first several years in Denver, that kind of compassion had come easily to her. \u2014 Eli Saslow, Anchorage Daily News , 7 June 2022",
"And for her first several years in Denver, that kind of compassion had come easily to her. \u2014 Eli Saslow, Washington Post , 6 June 2022",
"Katie Couric is here with a translation, a lot of compassion , and marching orders. \u2014 Glamour , 1 June 2022",
"The gun debate is stalling action After each mass shooting, the accusations of politicization seem to be flung faster than words of compassion and last longer than calls for solutions. \u2014 Anne Godlasky, Quartz , 25 May 2022",
"Instead of becoming angry with my friend or blaming her for her approach, Dr Jhugroo suggests looking at the situation from a place of compassion . \u2014 Kushie Amin, refinery29.com , 17 May 2022",
"Who else is in the market for a pint of papaya juice, a scruple of compassion "
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin compassion-, compassio , from compati to sympathize, from Latin com- + pati to bear, suffer \u2014 more at patient":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pa-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for compassion pity , compassion , commiseration , condolence , sympathy mean the act or capacity for sharing the painful feelings of another. pity implies tender or sometimes slightly contemptuous sorrow for one in misery or distress. felt pity for the captives compassion implies pity coupled with an urgent desire to aid or to spare. treats the homeless with great compassion commiseration suggests pity expressed outwardly in exclamations, tears, or words of comfort. murmurs of commiseration filled the loser's headquarters condolence applies chiefly to formal expression of grief to one who has suffered loss. expressed their condolences to the widow sympathy often suggests a tender concern but can also imply a power to enter into another's emotional experience of any sort. went to my best friend for sympathy in sympathy with her desire to locate her natural parents",
"synonyms":[
"commiseration",
"feeling",
"sympathy"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222731",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"compassive":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": compassionate":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"compass ion + -ive":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m\u02c8pasiv"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120603",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"compaternity":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English compaternite , from Medieval Latin compaternitas , from compater godfather, after Latin pater father: Late Latin paternitas paternity":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6k\u00e4m+"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020308",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compathy":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": shared feeling (as of joy or sorrow)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"com- + -pathy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4mp\u0259th\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-073300",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compatibility":{
"antonyms":[
"disagreeable",
"discordant",
"disharmonious",
"disunited",
"incompatible",
"inharmonious",
"uncongenial"
],
"definitions":{
": a device (such as a computer) or system designed to be used with another device or system without modification":[
"This game is available on disk as well as in a full-voiced CD edition for PCs and compatibles .",
"\u2014 Scott A. May"
],
": capable of being used in transfusion or grafting without reaction (such as agglutination or tissue rejection)":[],
": capable of cross-fertilizing freely or uniting vegetatively":[],
": capable of existing together in harmony":[
"compatible theories",
"compatible people"
],
": capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction":[]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"two people with compatible personalities",
"This printer is compatible with most PCs.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Still, some people maintain biases against the medications, thinking that taking them is not compatible with being in recovery \u2014 a perspective that the Justice Department now stresses can be discriminatory. \u2014 Andrew Joseph, STAT , 22 June 2022",
"The new attachments are compatible with the original model. \u2014 Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2022",
"The first-gen model is made for the base iPad and various older models, while this second-gen version is compatible with newer iPad Pros and iPad Airs, as well as the latest iPad Mini. \u2014 Ars Staff, Ars Technica , 18 June 2022",
"Sandra Cuevas, mayor of the Mexico City borough of Cuauht\u00e9moc, said the street paintings that had come to characterize the city\u2019s culinary variety in strings of colorful stalls were not compatible with her vision of a modern metropolis. \u2014 Alejandra Ibarra Chaoul, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Left: The Monarch was designed to be compatible with the existing tractor apparatuses that a farm may already own, like a mower attachment. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 June 2022",
"In other words, the overwhelming majority of iPads out there will not be compatible with Apple\u2019s nifty new multitasking interface. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 8 June 2022",
"The current software, iOS 15, is compatible with every iPhone from the iPhone 6s onwards. \u2014 David Phelan, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"Check to see if the carrier is compatible with your current rooftop configuration. \u2014 Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"All televisions marketed as HDR- compatible should support this standard. \u2014 Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics , 18 Nov. 2019",
"In addition to its slightly larger 10.2-inch retina display, features like the Smart Connector make the new tablet compatible with the full-size Smart Keyboard once relegated to the iPad Pro. \u2014 Patrick Lucas Austin, Time , 10 Sep. 2019",
"Look for cases that are wireless charging- compatible . \u2014 Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping , 20 Dec. 2018",
"With the success of the PC and PC compatibles , Microsoft became hugely successful. \u2014 Peter Bright, Ars Technica , 16 Oct. 2018",
"Each zip file contains a vector EPS (Adobe Illustrator version 8+ compatible ) and some artists will also include PDF and AI files as well. \u2014 Jenny Knizner, USA TODAY , 16 Apr. 2018",
"Microsoft is also warning, again, that all Windows updates now require the use of a compatible , up-to-date anti-virus program. \u2014 Peter Bright, Ars Technica , 1 Mar. 2018",
"All are also equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, and are Apple CarPlay compatible . \u2014 Charles Fleming, latimes.com , 24 Oct. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"1972, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Medieval Latin compatibilis , literally, sympathetic, from Late Latin compati":"Adjective"
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pat-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pa-t\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"agreeable",
"amicable",
"congenial",
"frictionless",
"harmonious",
"kindred",
"unanimous",
"united"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201656",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"noun,"
]
},
"compatible":{
"antonyms":[
"disagreeable",
"discordant",
"disharmonious",
"disunited",
"incompatible",
"inharmonious",
"uncongenial"
],
"definitions":{
": a device (such as a computer) or system designed to be used with another device or system without modification":[
"This game is available on disk as well as in a full-voiced CD edition for PCs and compatibles .",
"\u2014 Scott A. May"
],
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"This printer is compatible with most PCs.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Still, some people maintain biases against the medications, thinking that taking them is not compatible with being in recovery \u2014 a perspective that the Justice Department now stresses can be discriminatory. \u2014 Andrew Joseph, STAT , 22 June 2022",
"The new attachments are compatible with the original model. \u2014 Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2022",
"The first-gen model is made for the base iPad and various older models, while this second-gen version is compatible with newer iPad Pros and iPad Airs, as well as the latest iPad Mini. \u2014 Ars Staff, Ars Technica , 18 June 2022",
"Sandra Cuevas, mayor of the Mexico City borough of Cuauht\u00e9moc, said the street paintings that had come to characterize the city\u2019s culinary variety in strings of colorful stalls were not compatible with her vision of a modern metropolis. \u2014 Alejandra Ibarra Chaoul, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Left: The Monarch was designed to be compatible with the existing tractor apparatuses that a farm may already own, like a mower attachment. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 June 2022",
"In other words, the overwhelming majority of iPads out there will not be compatible with Apple\u2019s nifty new multitasking interface. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 8 June 2022",
"The current software, iOS 15, is compatible with every iPhone from the iPhone 6s onwards. \u2014 David Phelan, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"Check to see if the carrier is compatible with your current rooftop configuration. \u2014 Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"All televisions marketed as HDR- compatible should support this standard. \u2014 Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics , 18 Nov. 2019",
"In addition to its slightly larger 10.2-inch retina display, features like the Smart Connector make the new tablet compatible with the full-size Smart Keyboard once relegated to the iPad Pro. \u2014 Patrick Lucas Austin, Time , 10 Sep. 2019",
"Look for cases that are wireless charging- compatible . \u2014 Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping , 20 Dec. 2018",
"With the success of the PC and PC compatibles , Microsoft became hugely successful. \u2014 Peter Bright, Ars Technica , 16 Oct. 2018",
"Each zip file contains a vector EPS (Adobe Illustrator version 8+ compatible ) and some artists will also include PDF and AI files as well. \u2014 Jenny Knizner, USA TODAY , 16 Apr. 2018",
"Microsoft is also warning, again, that all Windows updates now require the use of a compatible , up-to-date anti-virus program. \u2014 Peter Bright, Ars Technica , 1 Mar. 2018",
"All are also equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, and are Apple CarPlay compatible . \u2014 Charles Fleming, latimes.com , 24 Oct. 2017"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"1972, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
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"Middle English, from Medieval Latin compatibilis , literally, sympathetic, from Late Latin compati":"Adjective"
},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pat-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pa-t\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"agreeable",
"amicable",
"congenial",
"frictionless",
"harmonious",
"kindred",
"unanimous",
"united"
],
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"noun,"
]
},
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"(\u02c8)k\u00e4m\u00a6p-",
"k\u0259m\u02c8pa\u2027trik"
],
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"type":[
"adjective"
]
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"We watched our compatriots compete in the Olympics."
],
": companion , colleague":[
"her compatriots in academia",
"theater compatriots"
]
},
"examples":[
"We watched our compatriots compete in the Olympics.",
"the famous actor and his theater compatriots",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Sunday\u2019s triumph, with Billie Jean King and King Felipe VI of Spain in attendance, also made Nadal, at age 36, the oldest man to win the French Open, surpassing his Spanish compatriot Andr\u00e9s Gimeno, who won the title in 1972 at age 34. \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022",
"It was also taken by 46-year-old compatriot , Ian Poulter, who stands to improve rapidly on the $28 million earned in career prize money. \u2014 Rob Harris, ajc , 8 June 2022",
"But that wasn\u2019t all, as Lloyd Webber also had an equally starry compatriot to join him onstage. \u2014 Vogue , 4 June 2022",
"Since Grace and Frankie wrapped (with the final 12 episodes to be released April 29), the unstoppable Tomlin has lined up two more movies with another longtime compatriot \u2014 Jane Fonda. \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Maisie is also drawn into the case of a Black American soldier suspected in the disappearance and possible murder of a White compatriot . \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Men's big air battle: Canadian Max Parrot could win his second gold of the Games after topping the big air qualifying standings as his compatriot and defending champion, Sebastien Toutant, failed to advance after a crash. \u2014 Helen Regan, CNN , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Crowe\u2019s death also follows closely on the heels of the passing of another banjo legend, friend and compatriot Sonny Osborne of the Osborne Brothers, who died in October of this year. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 25 Dec. 2021",
"Crowe\u2019s death also follows closely on the heels of the passing of another banjo legend, friend and compatriot Sonny Osborne of the Osborne Brothers, who died in October of this year. \u2014 NBC News , 25 Dec. 2021"
],
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"1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"chiefly British -\u02c8pa-",
"k\u00e4m-",
"-tr\u0113-\u02cc\u00e4t",
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"adjective",
"noun"
]
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"Middle English compeirance , from compeiren + -ance":""
},
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"-p\u0101r-",
"k\u0259m\u02c8p\u0113r\u0259n(t)s"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165246",
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"noun"
]
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"We are all \"sweetie\" and \"sweetheart\" and \"dear\" to the Vegas management. We are all out for something: a comped meal, an angle.",
"\u2014 Joan Didion"
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"We are all \"sweetie\" and \"sweetheart\" and \"dear\" to the Vegas management. We are all out for something: a comped meal, an angle.",
"\u2014 Joan Didion"
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"1981, in the meaning defined above":""
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],
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"match",
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"rival"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French cumpere , literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater , from Latin com- + pater father \u2014 more at father":"Noun"
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"k\u00e4m-\u02c8pir",
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"cohort",
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"fellow",
"hobnobber",
"mate",
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"noun",
"transitive verb,"
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},
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": to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure":[
"Public opinion compelled her to sign the bill."
],
": to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly":[
"Hunger compelled him to eat.",
"The general was compelled to surrender."
],
": to drive together":[]
},
"examples":[
"Illness compelled him to stay in bed.",
"We took steps to compel their cooperation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Once upon a time, the start of each summer would compel a careless shopping spree. \u2014 Bianca Salonga, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
"Title IX, for all its might, can\u2019t compel universities to field a dozen or more sports teams, regardless of gender, or bestow hundreds of accompanying scholarships. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 June 2022",
"Does copyright law compel the unmasking of anonymous users when First Amendment rights may be threatened by the disclosures",
"Afrofuturist critiques can even compel audiences to reassess aspects of society that are taken as a given. \u2014 Julian C. Chambliss, The Conversation , 17 June 2022",
"The proposal would involve an independent civil-rights audit, introduced by SOC Investment Group in 2021, and would compel McDonald\u2019s to assess if, and how, its business contributes to racial disparities. \u2014 Kevin L. Clark, Essence , 8 June 2022",
"The campus can no longer compel him to participate in an internal investigation. \u2014 Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"Europe\u2019s vow to eventually turn its back on Russian oil and gas will compel Moscow to search further afield for customers, particularly in China and India. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"That could compel the Federal Reserve to continue its aggressive pullback of support for the economy for even longer, hurting riskier bets. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 12 May 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Middle English compeller \"to coerce, force, constrain,\" borrowed from Anglo-French compeller, borrowed from Latin compellere \"to drive together, force to go, force (to a view, course of action),\" from com- com- + pellere \"to beat against, push, strike, rouse, impel\" \u2014 more at pulse entry 1":""
},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pel"
],
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"blackjack",
"coerce",
"constrain",
"dragoon",
"drive",
"force",
"impel",
"impress",
"make",
"muscle",
"obligate",
"oblige",
"press",
"pressure",
"sandbag"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010355",
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
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": appellation sense 1":[]
},
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"apparently no one dares to enter the world of professional wrestling without a catchy compellation"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"borrowed from Latin compell\u0101ti\u014dn-, compell\u0101ti\u014d \"action of addessing, reproaching, reproof,\" from compell\u0101re \"to address, speak to, reprove\" (from com- com- + -pell\u0101re, first-conjugation verb formed from the base of pellere \"to beat against, push, strike\") + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at pulse entry 1":""
},
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"-\u02ccpe-",
"\u02cck\u00e4m-p\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"appellation",
"appellative",
"cognomen",
"denomination",
"denotation",
"designation",
"handle",
"moniker",
"monicker",
"name",
"nomenclature",
"title"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075234",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compelled":{
"antonyms":[],
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": to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure":[
"Public opinion compelled her to sign the bill."
],
": to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly":[
"Hunger compelled him to eat.",
"The general was compelled to surrender."
],
": to drive together":[]
},
"examples":[
"Illness compelled him to stay in bed.",
"We took steps to compel their cooperation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Once upon a time, the start of each summer would compel a careless shopping spree. \u2014 Bianca Salonga, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
"Title IX, for all its might, can\u2019t compel universities to field a dozen or more sports teams, regardless of gender, or bestow hundreds of accompanying scholarships. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 June 2022",
"Does copyright law compel the unmasking of anonymous users when First Amendment rights may be threatened by the disclosures",
"Afrofuturist critiques can even compel audiences to reassess aspects of society that are taken as a given. \u2014 Julian C. Chambliss, The Conversation , 17 June 2022",
"The proposal would involve an independent civil-rights audit, introduced by SOC Investment Group in 2021, and would compel McDonald\u2019s to assess if, and how, its business contributes to racial disparities. \u2014 Kevin L. Clark, Essence , 8 June 2022",
"The campus can no longer compel him to participate in an internal investigation. \u2014 Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"Europe\u2019s vow to eventually turn its back on Russian oil and gas will compel Moscow to search further afield for customers, particularly in China and India. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"That could compel the Federal Reserve to continue its aggressive pullback of support for the economy for even longer, hurting riskier bets. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 12 May 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Middle English compeller \"to coerce, force, constrain,\" borrowed from Anglo-French compeller, borrowed from Latin compellere \"to drive together, force to go, force (to a view, course of action),\" from com- com- + pellere \"to beat against, push, strike, rouse, impel\" \u2014 more at pulse entry 1":""
},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pel"
],
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"constrain",
"dragoon",
"drive",
"force",
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"impress",
"make",
"muscle",
"obligate",
"oblige",
"press",
"pressure",
"sandbag"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013740",
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"transitive verb",
"verb"
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},
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"inconclusive",
"indecisive",
"ineffective",
"uncompelling",
"unconvincing",
"unpersuasive"
],
"definitions":{
": convincing":[
"no compelling evidence"
],
": demanding attention":[
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"The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down."
],
": forceful":[
"a compelling personality",
"a compelling desire"
],
": that compels : such as":[]
},
"examples":[
"The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.",
"He made a compelling argument.",
"I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.",
"She had a compelling need to share what she had heard.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But a compelling personal story, savvy campaign, and enthusiastic support from women and gay rights groups fueled her upset victory. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 29 June 2022",
"But as the Watson controversy suggests, those risks may be more significant, and more compelling , than those initially identified by company decision-makers. \u2014 Michael Peregrine, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"Instead of expanding his tableau to a broad statement, in the final scenes Mr. Nikou zooms in on a not-very- compelling culprit for memory loss, a case of the sads that has nothing much to do with our moment or with our cultural predicaments. \u2014 Kyle Smith, WSJ , 23 June 2022",
"Throughout the campaign, Vega combined a compelling story as the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants who turned to law enforcement with a hard appeal to base voters. \u2014 Meagan Flynn, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"My job as a journalist is to gather facts and tell a compelling story and get people engaged. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 June 2022",
"But this undercuts WoodSpoon\u2019s true appeal, as well as the company\u2019s compelling origin story. \u2014 Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker , 3 June 2022",
"It was formed to produce compelling , high-quality, and commercial feature films. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 23 May 2022",
"The screenwriter for the 2009 rom-com Bride Wars, June knows a thing or two about telling a compelling (and hilarious) story. \u2014 Rebecca Norris, Good Housekeeping , 22 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1606, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"from present participle of compel":""
},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pe-li\u014b"
],
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"cogent",
"conclusive",
"convincing",
"decisive",
"effective",
"forceful",
"persuasive",
"satisfying",
"strong",
"telling"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183720",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"compendious":{
"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"her compendious knowledge of the monarch butterfly",
"a compendious summary of the referendum before the voters",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Although employment has begun to recover, the need to create jobs has prompted several Indian states to suspend many of the country\u2019s compendious labour regulations. \u2014 The Economist , 27 June 2020",
"Another documents the founding in 1974 \u2014 by Joan Nestle, Deborah Edel, Sahli Cavallaro, Pamela Olin and Julia Stanley \u2014 of a compendious and still-growing register of lesbian culture called the Herstory Archives. \u2014 Julianne Mcshane, New York Times , 29 Aug. 2019",
"Nonetheless, astronomers and astrophysicists came together to write a single compendious paper about the event. \u2014 Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS , 16 Oct. 2017",
"Each event centered on performances of a supreme, compendious Bach masterpiece. \u2014 James R. Oestreich, New York Times , 25 Apr. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pen-d\u0113-\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for compendious concise , terse , succinct , laconic , summary , pithy , compendious mean very brief in statement or expression. concise suggests the removal of all that is superfluous or elaborative. a concise description terse implies pointed conciseness. a terse reply succinct implies the greatest possible compression. a succinct letter of resignation laconic implies brevity to the point of seeming rude, indifferent, or mysterious. an aloof and laconic stranger summary suggests the statement of main points with no elaboration or explanation. a summary listing of the year's main events pithy adds to succinct or terse the implication of richness of meaning or substance. a comedy sharpened by pithy one-liners compendious applies to what is at once full in scope and brief and concise in treatment. a compendious dictionary",
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"all-embracing",
"all-in",
"all-inclusive",
"broad-gauge",
"broad-gauged",
"complete",
"comprehensive",
"cover-all",
"cyclopedic",
"embracive",
"encyclopedic",
"exhaustive",
"full",
"global",
"in-depth",
"inclusive",
"omnibus",
"panoramic",
"thorough",
"universal"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001637",
"type":[
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"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"compendium":{
"antonyms":[],
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": a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract":[
"a one-volume compendium of the multivolume original"
],
": a list of a number of items":[],
": collection , compilation":[
"a compendium of folk tales"
]
},
"examples":[
"a one-volume compendium of information",
"He published a compendium of folk tales.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The project won a Grammy for best classical compendium at the 64th annual Grammy Awards on April 3. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 12 May 2022",
"Be sure to check out our local voter guide for a great compendium of our stories. \u2014 Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times , 4 June 2022",
"Combining backpacking advice, geological history, intimate recollections, and breathtaking photography, this eclectic compendium will appeal to a range of adventurous readers. \u2014 Staff, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 May 2022",
"To create this watch, Cartier\u2019s artisans used a compendium of crafts, including gold engraving, enameling and diamond setting. \u2014 Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report , 6 June 2022",
"Christopher Reynolds\u2019 vast compendium of go-to spots in the Golden State, i.e. Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay (one of our personal favorites), Big Sur (for lunch at clifftop Nepenthe), and the upstairs mezzanine of L.A.\u2019s the Last Bookstore. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"That is also where the suspect, before setting out to slaughter Black shoppers in Buffalo, posted a 180-page compendium of racist arguments and internet memes. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"According to Tania Sanchez, coauthor of the seminal 1992 compendium Perfumes: The A-Z Guide, the beginning of the modern era of fragrance can be marked by the 1882 release of Houbigant\u2019s Foug\u00e8re Royale. \u2014 Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Hallelujah first appears in the Book of Psalms \u2014 a compendium of sacred poems in the Jewish Bible that dates to the 5th or 4th century BC. \u2014 Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times , 20 Dec. 2021"
],
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"1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Medieval Latin, from Latin, saving, shortcut, from compendere to weigh together, from com- + pendere to weigh \u2014 more at pendant":""
},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pen-d\u0113-\u0259m"
],
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"album",
"anthology",
"collectanea",
"compilation",
"florilegium",
"miscellany",
"reader"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-201056",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to penetrate throughout : pervade":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
"com- + penetrate":""
},
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"(\u02c8)k\u00e4m+"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020723",
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"transitive verb"
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
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": pervasive penetration : mutual interfusion":[
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"(\u00a6)k\u00e4m+"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"compensable":{
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"definitions":{
": that is to be or can be compensated":[
"a compensable job-related injury"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The company also said French consumers hadn\u2019t suffered any compensable loss. \u2014 William Boston, WSJ , 9 June 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1661, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pen-s\u0259-b\u0259l",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pen(t)-s\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"adjective",
"noun"
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": costs or losses entitling persons covered under social security to benefits":[]
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"-lz"
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"plural noun"
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": to be equivalent to : counterbalance":[
"Her virtues compensate her faults."
],
": to make an appropriate and usually counterbalancing payment to":[
"compensate the victims for their loss"
],
": to neutralize the effect of (variations)":[],
": to offset an error, defect, or undesired effect":[
"his enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill"
],
": to provide with means of counteracting variation":[
"compensate a magnetic needle"
],
": to supply an equivalent":[
"\u2014 used with for \u2026 compensate for his feelings of loneliness by assertions of superiority. \u2014 W. H. Auden"
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": to undergo or engage in psychological or physiological compensation":[
"His aggression was an attempt to compensate for inherent passivity."
]
},
"examples":[
"His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill.",
"The price of the item has been reduced to compensate for a defect.",
"compensate workers for their labor",
"She was not compensated for the damage done to her car.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the consequences of the unprovoked war didn't end there: For three decades, Iraq was required to compensate the Kuwaiti victims of Saddam's invasion. \u2014 Richard Galant, CNN , 27 Feb. 2022",
"The Boy Scouts of America said in a statement that selling the camps may be necessary in some instances to compensate victims. \u2014 al , 4 June 2022",
"Last year, the Israeli government approved a fund of approximately $50 million to compensate families but has yet to issue an official apology. \u2014 Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"Even worse, there seemed to be no way to compensate . \u2014 Will Graves, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Sky Mavis said the funds will be combined with its own funds to compensate victims of the hack, which accessed assets worth about $540 million on the date of the theft, March 23. \u2014 Sarah E. Needleman, WSJ , 6 Apr. 2022",
"The government regulates fuel prices, which include a tax used to finance a fund to compensate accident victims, along with other levies that make up about a third of what consumers pay. \u2014 Prinesha Naidoo, Bloomberg.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"In July 2019, Hayut was arrested in Greece and extradited back to Israel, where he was convicted of four fraud charges and ordered to compensate his victims a total of more than $43,000, The Times of Israel reported. \u2014 NBC News , 1 Mar. 2022",
"That strength has to carry the team until the weaknesses improve or coaches find a way to compensate . \u2014 Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com , 19 Feb. 2022"
],
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"1646, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259n-\u02ccs\u0101t, -\u02ccpen-",
"-\u02ccpen-",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259n-\u02ccs\u0101t"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for compensate pay , compensate , remunerate , satisfy , reimburse , indemnify , repay , recompense mean to give money or its equivalent in return for something. pay implies the discharge of an obligation incurred. paid their bills compensate implies a making up for services rendered. an attorney well compensated for her services remunerate clearly suggests paying for services rendered and may extend to payment that is generous or not contracted for. promised to remunerate the searchers handsomely satisfy implies paying a person what is required by law. all creditors will be satisfied in full reimburse implies a return of money that has been spent for another's benefit. reimbursed employees for expenses indemnify implies making good a loss suffered through accident, disaster, warfare. indemnified the families of the dead miners repay stresses paying back an equivalent in kind or amount. repay a favor with a favor recompense suggests due return in amends, friendly repayment, or reward. passengers were recompensed for the delay",
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"indemnify",
"recompense",
"recoup",
"remunerate",
"requite",
"satisfy"
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"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
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"to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective a mafioso thinking that he can compensate for the evil he's done by giving to charity"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-043517",
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"verb"
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},
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": commodity dollar":[]
},
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"compensated from past participle of compensate":""
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"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compensating balance":{
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": compensation balance":[]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202648",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compensating condenser":{
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": balancing condenser":[]
},
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"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012950",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compensating errors":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": errors equal in amount but opposite in sense that cancel each other":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041048",
"type":[
"plural noun"
]
},
"compensating gear":{
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"definitions":{
": differential gear":[]
},
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"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173945",
"type":[
"noun"
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},
"compensating magnet":{
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"definitions":{
": compass corrector":[]
},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182728",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compensating winding":{
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": a winding embedded in the pole faces of a commutating alternating-current or direct-current machine and connected in series with the armature, the magnetic field of the winding neutralizing the cross-magnetizing field of the armature":[]
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-073049",
"type":[
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"compensation":{
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": a psychological mechanism by which feelings of inferiority, frustration, or failure in one field are counterbalanced by achievement in another":[],
": correction of an organic defect or loss by hypertrophy or by increased functioning of another organ or unimpaired parts of the same organ":[],
": payment , remuneration":[
"working without compensation"
],
": payment to unemployed or injured workers or their dependents":[
"receiving compensation from his employer"
],
": something that constitutes an equivalent or recompense":[
"Age has its compensations.",
"Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations ."
],
": the act of compensating : the state of being compensated":[]
},
"examples":[
"The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in compensation .",
"She offered to pay for lunch as compensation for keeping me waiting.",
"Moving to the coast had some drawbacks, but there were also compensations .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The $30,000 will be placed in a deferred compensation before July 1. \u2014 David Jesse, Detroit Free Press , 23 June 2022",
"According to their findings, disparities in how Black veterans are rated on the severity of their condition amounted to lower disability compensation and decreased eligibility for other VA benefits. \u2014 Aaron Morrison, ajc , 23 June 2022",
"The bonuses are a one-time payment that will not count toward compensation for retirement, the agreement letters said. \u2014 Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times , 22 June 2022",
"To be sure, compensation continues to be a leading factor in the decision-making process. \u2014 Michael Mcfall, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The Taliban government has deployed emergency resources, including several helicopters and dozens of ambulances, and has offered compensation to victims' families. \u2014 Jessie Yeung, CNN , 22 June 2022",
"Britain\u2019s government apologized and offered compensation , but many have complained that the claiming process is too cumbersome and the payments offered aren\u2019t high enough to make up for harm done by the British government. \u2014 Sylvia Hui, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Ballet Theatre Company is pleased to offer a competitive bi-weekly stipend, plus a shoe/dancewear stipend and additional compensation for special engagements and/or public appearances. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 22 June 2022",
"Of these, almost half believe that increased compensation expense has positively affected their company\u2019s profitability and performance. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 22 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"see compensate":""
},
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"\u02cck\u00e4m-p\u0259n-\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0259n, -\u02ccpen-",
"\u02cck\u00e4m-p\u0259n-\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"-\u02ccpen-"
],
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"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recompense",
"recoupment",
"redress",
"remuneration",
"reparation",
"reprisal(s)",
"requital",
"restitution",
"satisfaction"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045348",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"compensation balance":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a timepiece balance wheel so constructed (as of two metals of different expansivities) that variations of temperature produce such changes in its mean rim diameter as offset the changes produced in the hairspring":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
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"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162806",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compensation guard":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a narrow strip of paper included at the binding margin of a book to compensate for the thickness of items mounted on pages":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043910",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compensation insurance":{
"antonyms":[],
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": workmen's compensation insurance":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105627",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"compete":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry":[
"competing teams",
"companies competing for customers"
]
},
"examples":[
"Thousands of applicants are competing for the same job.",
"She competed against students from around the country.",
"We are competing with companies that are twice our size.",
"Did you compete in the track meet on Saturday",
"The radio and the television were both on, competing for our attention.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Rebels were the last team selected with an at-large bid to compete in the NCAA Tournament. \u2014 Nick Suss, USA TODAY , 26 June 2022",
"An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed one-year deal worth the league minimum, which often allows undrafted players, like Brooks, Samuels and Brown, to compete in the offseason for a spot on an NBA team's roster. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 25 June 2022",
"Watching Prince William compete in the Chakravarty Cup charity polo match with sister Pippa Middleton. \u2014 ELLE , 24 June 2022",
"The West Palm Beach teen once again successfully merged his two passions \u2014 playing golf and helping the less fortunate \u2014 by bringing people together to compete in his annual charity golf tournament. \u2014 Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel , 24 June 2022",
"After that, Porsche Penske Motorsport will prepare four total cars to be based in Mooresville, North Carolina, and Mannheim, Germany, and compete in the IMSA and FIA WEC circuits. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 24 June 2022",
"The state\u2019s system allows the top two primary finishers to compete in the general election, regardless of party affiliation. \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 24 June 2022",
"The rosters for each of those events will be slightly different, but there will likely be some overlap and players that compete in both. \u2014 Nick Crain, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"Alvarez plans to compete in Friday\u2019s team event, Fuentes said, according to The Guardian. \u2014 Ryan Gaydos, Fox News , 23 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1620, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Late Latin competere to seek together, from Latin, to come together, agree, be suitable, from com- + petere to go to, seek \u2014 more at feather":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u0113t"
],
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"synonyms":[
"battle",
"contend",
"face off",
"fight",
"race",
"rival",
"vie"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001740",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"competence":{
"antonyms":[
"disability",
"inability",
"incapability",
"incapableness",
"incapacity",
"incompetence",
"incompetency",
"ineptitude",
"ineptness"
],
"definitions":{
": a sufficiency of means for the necessities and conveniences of life":[
"\" \u2026 money can only give happiness where there is nothing else to give it. Beyond a competence , it can afford no real satisfaction \u2026 \"",
"\u2014 Jane Austen"
],
": legal authority, ability, or admissibility":[
"a matter within the competence of a judge to adjudicate"
],
": the ability of embryonic cells and tissue to undergo differentiation in response to an organizer (see organizer sense 2 )":[],
": the ability to function or develop in a particular way: such as":[],
": the capability of bacterial cells to take up exogenous DNA during genetic transformation":[],
": the knowledge that enables a person to speak and understand a language":[
"has demonstrated competence in conversational Arabic"
],
": the quality or state of being competent : such as":[],
": the quality or state of having sufficient knowledge, judgment, skill, or strength (as for a particular duty or in a particular respect)":[
"No one denies her competence as a leader.",
"They have demonstrated their competence in their specialty or subspecialty by passing a comprehensive exam \u2026",
"\u2014 Rachael Migler"
],
"\u2014 compare performance sense 6":[
"has demonstrated competence in conversational Arabic"
]
},
"examples":[
"He trusts in the competence of his doctor.",
"questioned his competence to finish the task without help",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Characteristics include an inability to accurately assess your competence , fear of being seen as a failure, and holding back from reaching attainable goals. \u2014 Alaina Percival, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Secretary of state races were once sleepy affairs, dominated by politicians who sought to demonstrate their bureaucratic competence rather than fierce partisan loyalty. \u2014 Alexandra Berzon, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022",
"Secretary of state races were once sleepy affairs, dominated by politicians who sought to demonstrate their bureaucratic competence , rather than fierce partisan loyalty. \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022",
"The suspension seems perfectly damped for road driving, which is a feat given its competence on the track. \u2014 James Tate, Car and Driver , 1 June 2022",
"The measure of a great director lies in his ability to inspire his associates to rise above their usual competence and Hitchcock exhibits absolute genius in doing this in Vertigo. \u2014 Jack Moffitt, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022",
"Psychiatrists are among the least respected medical professionals, and shrinks are a routine target of jokes about their competence and even their own mental stability. \u2014 Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
"Outwardly, however, the firm claimed its longstanding relationship with U.S. government agencies -- which included multiple contracts to develop anthrax vaccines -- was evidence of its competence . \u2014 Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News , 10 May 2022",
"South Asian women reported diminished perceptions of their competence and commitment post-children at a level of 17 percentage points higher than white women, according to the study. \u2014 Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News , 19 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"see competent":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259-t\u0259ns",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259t-\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259-t\u0259n(t)s"
],
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"synonyms":[
"ability",
"capability",
"capableness",
"capacity",
"competency",
"faculty"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221216",
"type":[
"noun"
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},
"competency":{
"antonyms":[
"disability",
"inability",
"incapability",
"incapableness",
"incapacity",
"incompetence",
"incompetency",
"ineptitude",
"ineptness"
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"definitions":{
": a specific area of competence":[
"A \"meister,\" or master, who works with the student at the jobsite will then be able to check off when an apprentice has achieved certain competencies .",
"\u2014 Lynn Olson",
"I have always believed businesses that concentrate on a very few core competencies will do the best.",
"\u2014 Bill Gates",
"When coming up with a list of different industries, positions, and professions to which your skills could transfer, the key is to think in terms of your core competencies .",
"\u2014 John A. Challenger"
],
": competence : such as":[],
": legal authority, ability, or admissibility":[
"They evaluated the defendant's competency to stand trial."
],
": possession of sufficient knowledge or skill":[
"Dr. Polidoro was cited for his outstanding contributions to the profession, his professional \u2026 competency \u2026 and dedication.",
"\u2014 Rhode Island",
"At length horrible doubts overtake him as to the captain's competency to navigate his ship.",
"\u2014 Herman Melville"
]
},
"examples":[
"Critics have questioned the director's competency .",
"she's proved that she has the competency to run a major company",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Building the competency of the leaders and employees of the organization is key if the hope is to see those behaviors carry over. \u2014 Dr. Lisa Toppin, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Confidence in Mexican air safety remains shaken, because the circumstances that led to the close call run deeper than the competency of one man. \u2014 Mary Anastasia O\u2019grady, WSJ , 15 May 2022",
"Creighton Horton, who prosecuted Ron in the 1996 retrial (after the first trial was thrown out due to a question of mental competency ), does not believe that Ron was a religious zealot. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 22 May 2022",
"The organization created the Education Conference where professional development is provided annually to thousands of educators and administrators across the country in the area of cultural competency under Mckinzie\u2019s leadership. \u2014 Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star , 11 Apr. 2022",
"To do this is to give AI the deep wisdom of Know Thyself, not by making AI literally self-aware, but by providing it with an insentient mechanism for detecting its own limit of competency . \u2014 Wired , 25 Jan. 2022",
"Still, the party must also hope that the damage to Biden's image as a straight-shooter and reputation of competency , suffered during a brutal political period that included the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, will not linger. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 24 Nov. 2021",
"The permit exempts entertainment armorers from certain gun control laws \u2014 like a 10-day waiting period and a limit on purchases \u2014 but does not require proof of competency with firearms. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 4 Nov. 2021",
"In general, unless driven by major technology or competency gaps, a stakeholder\u2019s inability to support a new operating model can be overcome with relative ease \u2014 like a speed bump. \u2014 Forrester, Forbes , 3 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"see competent":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u0259n-s\u0113",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259-t\u0259n-s\u0113",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259-t\u0259n(t)-s\u0113"
],
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"ability",
"capability",
"capableness",
"capacity",
"competence",
"faculty"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021629",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"competent":{
"antonyms":[
"incompetent",
"inept",
"poor",
"unfit",
"unfitted",
"unqualified"
],
"definitions":{
": capable of taking up exogenous DNA (as from a plasmid) during genetic transformation":[
"natural and artificially-produced competent cells"
],
": having requisite or adequate ability or qualities : fit":[
"a competent teacher",
"a competent piece of work"
],
": having the capacity to function or develop in a particular way: such as":[],
": having the capacity to initiate an immune response following exposure to an antigen":[
"antibody production by immunologically competent B cells"
],
": legally qualified or adequate":[
"a competent witness"
],
": proper or rightly pertinent":[]
},
"examples":[
"\u2026 he was tolerated, if not endorsed as the competent painter he was. \u2014 Markus Zusak , The Book Thief , 2005",
"The crafting of fine violins has proceeded for centuries as a secret art, handed down through apprenticeships from generation to generation. It takes 8 years, at least, to train a competent craftsman, decades to hone a master. \u2014 Richard Lipkin , Science News , 3 Sept. 1994",
"\"Resort cities're transient places,\" the detective argued. \" \u2026 That doesn't mean the police aren't competent .\" \u2014 Joseph Wambaugh , The Secrets of Harry Bright , 1985",
"\u2026 I discovered that Lieutenant Lincoln\u2014a much-admired man hereabouts, and, I imagine, an exceedingly competent physician\u2014was from Worcester \u2026 \u2014 Alexander Woollcott , letter , 2 Oct. 1917",
"The defendant was declared competent to stand trial.",
"any competent mechanic should be able to fix that",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"He was referred to the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center and ultimately was found competent to stand trial in January. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 29 June 2022",
"To be deemed competent to stand trial, a defendant must be able to cooperate with defense attorneys and understand what happens during the proceedings. \u2014 Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal , 9 June 2022",
"This includes culturally competent legal services and investment in communities of color. \u2014 Tat Bellamy-walker, NBC News , 3 June 2022",
"She was found competent to stand trial and convicted of both counts in August, after years of hearings and motions. \u2014 Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"Focus on providing culturally competent services that are strengths-based. \u2014 Neha Gill, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Ventevogel said its up to resettlement services and agencies to make sure refugees have culturally competent and accessible health services. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 29 Aug. 2021",
"Employer reputation, an assessment of how well institutions prepare students for successful careers, and which institutions provide the most competent , innovative, and effective graduates. \u2014 Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Josh Shapiro can present himself as a sane, competent , moderate, who cleans-up nicely. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 18 May 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Middle English, suitable, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin competent-, competens , from present participle of competere \u2014 see compete":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259t-\u0259nt",
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],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for competent sufficient , enough , adequate , competent mean being what is necessary or desirable. sufficient suggests a close meeting of a need. sufficient savings enough is less exact in suggestion than sufficient . do you have enough food",
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"capable",
"equal",
"fit",
"good",
"qualified",
"suitable"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110404",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
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"definitions":{
": compatible , suitable , appropriate":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Two leaders who both face domestic economic challenges are shifting some of the focus of their Great Power competition to a race over whose country\u2019s growth is stronger. \u2014 Lingling Wei, WSJ , 1 July 2022",
"Sirena says it\u2019s the customizability that really sets this yacht apart from her competition , though. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 30 June 2022",
"One of the most common mistakes new entrepreneurs make when making a business plan is underestimating, or outright failing to identify, their competition . \u2014 Expert Panel, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"After all, the Studio Display isn\u2019t its only competition , and much of the rest of the market is even cheaper than it. \u2014 Christian De Looper, BGR , 28 June 2022",
"When the California Academy of Sciences announced the winners of its annual natural photography competition this month, the honorees included a former photo editor for National Geographic. \u2014 John King, San Francisco Chronicle , 27 June 2022",
"But things began to stack up against the Lightning facing their stiffest competition since their run of success began in 2020. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Hartford Courant , 27 June 2022",
"But things began to stack up against the Lightning facing their stiffest competition since their run of success began in 2020. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Anchorage Daily News , 27 June 2022",
"But things began to stack up against the Lightning facing their stiffest competition since their run of success began in 2020. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Squires believed in training his runners at race pace, and his practices were competitive . \u2014 John Powers, BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022",
"Prince was always competitive , always on the trigger. \u2014 Jem Aswad, Variety , 30 June 2022",
"Like the Diamondbacks, the Rockies were not expected to be competitive this season, but had a surprising start, going 16-11 over the season\u2019s first 27 games. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 30 June 2022",
"Taylor was very competitive \u2013 every practice, every rep. \u2014 Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al , 28 June 2022",
"Trackhouse has come on the scene and been extremely competitive winning three races early in the season, the last being the Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway with Daniel Suarez behind the wheel. \u2014 Maury Brown, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The message was that the Trojans won\u2019t need a collective to be competitive in NIL among all sports, not just football. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022",
"And across the country, Democrats are trying to help extremist candidates win GOP primaries in the hopes that those candidates will be less competitive in the general elections. \u2014 Jason Linkins, The New Republic , 25 June 2022",
"The broader labor market is tight, and compensation for entry level jobs is competitive . \u2014 Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The planning document also cited China as a challenge for the first time, setting the stage for the 30 allies to plan to handle Beijing\u2019s transformation from a benign trading partner to a fast-growing competitor from the Arctic to cyberspace. \u2014 Sabine Siebold And Robin Emmott, The Christian Science Monitor , 29 June 2022",
"Volland, who was backed during his campaign by Assembly Vice Chair Chris Constant, is now 326 votes ahead of his closest competitor , Stephanie Taylor, a supporter of Mayor Dave Bronson. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 23 June 2022",
"Its closest competitor was a crippled Soviet Union struggling to recover from the loss of more than twenty million citizens and the devastation of significant amounts of its territory. \u2014 Daniel Bessner, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"Flores avoided a runoff that some had expected, and her fundraising vastly exceeded that of her closest Democratic competitor , Dan Sanchez. \u2014 Katie Glueck, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"Employees are seemingly happy, while your closest competitor struggles after losing several top lieutenants to the Great Resignation. \u2014 Eric Allais, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"That spending figure is leagues more than his next-closest competitor , Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, who has spent $2.9 million, and is more than three times as much as Bass and the next four top-spending candidates combined. \u2014 Ben Kamisar, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
"However, unlike its peers from Surrey, Maserati\u2019s system defaults to a fully opaque setting when power is not being fed to the system, creating a light-proof barrier as opposed to the competitor \u2019s, which doesn\u2019t fully block the solar rays. \u2014 Basem Wasef, Robb Report , 25 May 2022",
"Strong, chair of the Madison County Commission, raised almost four times as much money as his closest fundraising competitor over the first three months of 2022, according to the latest Federal Election Commission candidate finance reports. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 26 Apr. 2022"
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"The book is a compilation of essays, personal narratives, and art from refugee youth around the world. \u2014 Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"The video is a compilation of voice recordings of residents describing Shanghai's lockdown accompanied by melancholic instrumental music and black-and-white photos of empty Shanghai streets. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The committee concluded the evening with a video compilation of rioters attributing their actions to the lies and the urging of Mr. Trump. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"As early as November, the teen wrote messages on Discord documenting his plan to allegedly murder Black people in a mass shooting, according to a compilation of messages reviewed by The Washington Post. \u2014 Chris Velazco, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"Following the release of MCR's 2010 album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, the band dropped 10 singles in 2012 and 2013 as a compilation titled Conventional Weapons before announcing their breakup in March 2013. \u2014 Jack Irvin, PEOPLE.com , 13 May 2022",
"Proceedings must be based on compilation of evidence and procedural regularity absent overtones of political retribution. \u2014 Michael A. Newton, CNN , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Skating to a compilation of Elton John\u2019s music, Nathan executed a remarkable performance that included a triple axel, a triple lutz, and a triple toe loop combination. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Meet the new skateboarders in his story, and take a look at this compilation of stories about why skateboarding is part of Southern California\u2019s cultural fabric. \u2014 Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times , 16 Dec. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For this article, editors Rebecca Carhart and Hillary Maglin tested and reviewed some of the best portable dryers on the market to compile a list of the most lightweight and reliable options for your next trip. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 21 June 2022",
"Naftel said Jefferson County, the state\u2019s largest, will have some slowdown with new procedures because of its geographic size, with 175 precincts, and because officials won\u2019t be able to compile votes at multiple locations, as has been the practice. \u2014 Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al , 18 May 2022",
"Antenna is able to compile daily subscriber sign-ups to most streaming services by aggregating data coming from a series of third-party apps that help users manage their email inboxes or keep to a monthly budget. \u2014 Benjamin Mullin, WSJ , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Although UConn wasn\u2019t able to compile as robust a non-conference schedule as usual, the committee did not seem to penalize the Huskies for that or their relatively easy conference slate. \u2014 Alexa Philippou, courant.com , 14 Mar. 2021",
"Information about the methodology Forbes uses to compile the list, which captures income the athletes collected between May 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, can be found here. \u2014 Brett Knight, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"One of her jobs was to compile a list of Jewish prisoners working in factories owned by industrialist Oskar Schindler. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Apr. 2022",
"In all, reporters were able to compile racial data for tickets issued at schools in 68 districts. \u2014 Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica , 6 May 2022",
"In the coming months, USA TODAY Network reporters will embark on a national project to compile data and public records that expose why these disparities in police response and news coverage of missing children occur and how they can be addressed. \u2014 Gina Barton, jsonline.com , 3 May 2022"
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"Bubl\u00e9 has led the ARIA Chart on several occasions: with Michael Bubl\u00e9 (May 2004), Call Me Irresponsible (May 2007), Crazy Love (October 2009), Christmas (December 2011) and To Be Loved (April 2013), the charts compiler reports. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 1 Apr. 2022",
"That first-week sum includes 7.7 million streams, the biggest opening week for any track in 2022, according to the charts compiler . \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The index compiler added that the spread of the Omicron variant overseas has dampened demand for Chinese goods outside of the country. \u2014 Laura He, CNN , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Out of at least 100 companies that had cargo on the A Kinka, most had cargo on other ships in the port on Sept. 19, according to customs data from trade-records compiler Import Genius. \u2014 Stephanie Stamm, WSJ , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Also, reports the charts compiler , ABBA notches a 58th total week at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, an effort bettered by only two other acts in history: The Beatles and Elvis Presley. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 14 Nov. 2021",
"Voyage leads the Official Chart Update and is already the fastest-selling physical release and biggest first-week pure sales (physical and digital) of the year to date, according to the charts compiler . \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 8 Nov. 2021",
"In the first three days of its release, according to the charts compiler , Dave\u2019s sophomore LP has already eclipsed the week one sales tally of his 2019 debut Psychodrama, and it\u2019s on track to post one of 2021\u2019s biggest opening weeks. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 26 July 2021",
"There is some optimization here that is transparent to the user, in which the Neuron compiler converts 32-bit floating-point to Bfloat16 to preserve precision while improving performance under TensorFlow and PyTorch. \u2014 Karl Freund, Forbes , 8 June 2021"
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"the complacence of some of the rich kids at the exclusive private school",
"someone who displayed a startling complacence toward his own financial plight",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the rise and fall of Japan's chipmakers suggests that leaders of the industry today have no room for complacence . \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 22 June 2021",
"His complacence is more nauseating than his weakness. \u2014 Katherine Dunn, The New Yorker , 4 May 2020",
"There's been a lot of years of complacence from a lot of people who thought everything was OK but weren't really listening to what was going on and what wasn't OK. \u2014 Gary Graff, Billboard , 4 Oct. 2019",
"That sort of complacence doesn't cut it with consumers in China, where the big three telecom providers are expected to roll out 5G networks in most major cities by the end of this year. \u2014 Aaron Pressman, Fortune , 13 Sep. 2019",
"The Declaration of Indulgence, also called the Declaration for Liberty of Conscience, pushed the complacence of James\u2019s Protestant opponents to its absolute limits. \u2014 Declan Leary, National Review , 19 July 2019",
"The greatest danger facing American democracy is complacence . \u2014 Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic , 10 Oct. 2017",
"One reason is complacence , because Russia's greenhouse gas emissions have already plummeted since the collapse of the Soviet Union. \u2014 Angelina Davydova, Science | AAAS , 21 Sep. 2017",
"Trump saw complacence , laxity, and perhaps even decadence as the crisis of the West. \u2014 Victor Davis Hanson, National Review , 11 July 2017"
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"He sees a dangerous sense of complacency about the U.S. stock market\u2014where investors were emboldened after the 1998 downturn was followed by a resounding snapback. \u2014 Bernard Wysocki, Jr. , Wall Street Journal , 3 Aug. 1999",
"He spoke, however, with resignation, even complacency , rather than anguish. \u2014 Harriet Ritvo , The Platypus and The Mermaid , 1997",
"\u2026 you say to yourself, \"OK, why did it happen",
"Tony Brace lived in Richmond, in circumstances of impeccable domestic content. Matthew and Susan had visited, in the early days of their marriage; driving home, they had mocked the d\u00e9cor and the connubial complacency . \u2014 Penelope Lively , City Of The Mind , 1991",
"The public was lulled into complacency .",
"a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Modern degradation has also left citizens angry, fed up with what often feels like complacency in what is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. \u2014 Barbie Latza Nadeau With Hada Messia, CNN , 19 June 2022",
"Most of us travel as Goethe traveled, albeit without his brains, energy, or Teutonic complacency . \u2014 Adam Gopnik, Town & Country , 17 June 2022",
"Remaining king of the mountain is a daily battle with self-satisfaction, egoism and complacency . \u2014 Brian H. Robb, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"That film pointedly drew a parallel between the waste and decadence of Presley\u2019s ignominious final years and the moral complacency and confusion of Trump\u2019s America. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
"Coach Ime Udoka said the Celtics were warned to guard against complacency and steel themselves for an early Miami barrage. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022",
"The point, however, is not whether Britain\u2019s story about Western complacency is new or accurate, but whether it is believed. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 9 May 2022",
"In an apparent concern over complacency , President Volodymyr Zelensky reminded residents to heed local curfews and take air raid sirens seriously. \u2014 New York Times , 7 May 2022",
"The reasons why people may be reluctant or refuse vaccines are complex, the WHO wrote, but include complacency and a lack of confidence in the shots or their health officials. \u2014 NBC News , 2 May 2022"
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"\u2026 I gazed at my mother's poised, beautiful profile as her face turned from side to side, calm or complacent , accepting what the route offered. \u2014 Donald Hall , Atlantic , October 1996",
"Mr. Davis organized his second great quintet in the mid-60's, but by then jazz had taken a new turn and many felt he had become pass\u00e9, a complacent peacock. \u2014 Gary Giddins , New York Times Book Review , 15 Oct. 1989",
"\u2026 he hopes to break through the reader's complacent indifference, make him aware of his predicament, and force him to take sides. \u2014 Monroe K. Spears , American Ambitions , 1987",
"Lord Lathkill \u2026 was so completely unostentatious, so very willing to pay all the attention to me, and yet so subtly complacent , so unquestionably sure of his position. \u2014 D. H. Lawrence , The Complete Short Stories Volume III , (1922) 1981",
"The strong economy has made people complacent .",
"We have grown too complacent over the years.",
"We can't afford to be complacent about illiteracy.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Those leaders who took it upon themselves to take action and truly re-examine their unique people strategies are going to sit much prettier than their complacent counterparts. \u2014 Gary Drenik, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"That policing strategy worked wonders in New York and other cities in the 1990s and 2000s, but progressives dismissed it as crime rates fell and voters became complacent . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Tranchita and boys\u2019 coach Shawn Wallace take pride in their athletes not getting complacent and continuing the Tigers\u2019 winning tradition. \u2014 Joseph Pohoryles, BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"But for many, like Burke, the hope is data will make their case stronger\u2014in part to those in the employer community that remain complacent on the issue. \u2014 Erika Fry, Fortune , 4 May 2022",
"And Democrats, no longer confident that an unserious huckster was destined to lose, were not at all complacent . \u2014 Jill Filipovic, CNN , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Still, the talent is there, and the audacious production concept \u2013 approved, we are pointedly told, by the Stone and Edwards estates \u2013 is never complacent . \u2014 Bob Verini, Variety , 6 June 2022",
"As the show prepares for Season 3, Barrymore does not want to get complacent . \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 5 May 2022",
"Emergency preparedness officials warned Floridians not to get complacent during the upcoming hurricane season, particularly in coastal areas that haven\u2019t experienced strong storms recently. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
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"1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Latin complacent-, complacens , present participle of complac\u0113re to please greatly, from com- + plac\u0113re to please \u2014 more at please":""
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"He threatened to complain of him to the captain."
]
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"examples":[
"He works hard but he never complains .",
"If you're unhappy with the service, you should complain to the manager.",
"The students complained that the test was too hard.",
"\u201cThese shoes are too tight,\u201d he complained .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Republicans who now complain these hearings are occurring in an election year have chosen to forget the national commission originally proposed would have long since been done by now \u2014 if not for Senate Republicans killing it. \u2014 CBS News , 10 June 2022",
"The change created a virtual state of emergency among Washington lobbyists, who complain about the workload that the deadlines have generated. \u2014 Paul Kiernan, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
"Conservatives, who complain that Twitter is biased against them, celebrated Mr. Musk\u2019s offer. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Martinez said this deal balances the need to bring people in off the streets with the frustrations of residents who complain about the difficulties of using the sidewalk and feeling unsafe. \u2014 Benjamin Oreskesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Housing advocates say no-cause evictions have been used as retaliation to evict people who complain about sub-par living conditions or who try to form tenant unions. \u2014 Ginny Monk, courant.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"But that didn\u2019t stop officers from citing her after someone called to complain . \u2014 Taylor Stevens, The Arizona Republic , 12 June 2022",
"Left to their own devices, dissatisfied consumers are probably more apt to complain and write negative reviews than satisfied customers are likely to write positive reviews. \u2014 Henri Isenberg, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Some conservatives and civil rights groups are almost certain to complain that the efforts to limit misinformation could restrict free speech. \u2014 Cecilia Kang, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022"
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"He works hard but he never complains .",
"If you're unhappy with the service, you should complain to the manager.",
"The students complained that the test was too hard.",
"\u201cThese shoes are too tight,\u201d he complained .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Republicans who now complain these hearings are occurring in an election year have chosen to forget the national commission originally proposed would have long since been done by now \u2014 if not for Senate Republicans killing it. \u2014 CBS News , 10 June 2022",
"The change created a virtual state of emergency among Washington lobbyists, who complain about the workload that the deadlines have generated. \u2014 Paul Kiernan, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
"Conservatives, who complain that Twitter is biased against them, celebrated Mr. Musk\u2019s offer. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Martinez said this deal balances the need to bring people in off the streets with the frustrations of residents who complain about the difficulties of using the sidewalk and feeling unsafe. \u2014 Benjamin Oreskesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Housing advocates say no-cause evictions have been used as retaliation to evict people who complain about sub-par living conditions or who try to form tenant unions. \u2014 Ginny Monk, courant.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"But that didn\u2019t stop officers from citing her after someone called to complain . \u2014 Taylor Stevens, The Arizona Republic , 12 June 2022",
"Left to their own devices, dissatisfied consumers are probably more apt to complain and write negative reviews than satisfied customers are likely to write positive reviews. \u2014 Henri Isenberg, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Some conservatives and civil rights groups are almost certain to complain that the efforts to limit misinformation could restrict free speech. \u2014 Cecilia Kang, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022"
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"He works hard but he never complains .",
"If you're unhappy with the service, you should complain to the manager.",
"The students complained that the test was too hard.",
"\u201cThese shoes are too tight,\u201d he complained .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Republicans who now complain these hearings are occurring in an election year have chosen to forget the national commission originally proposed would have long since been done by now \u2014 if not for Senate Republicans killing it. \u2014 CBS News , 10 June 2022",
"The change created a virtual state of emergency among Washington lobbyists, who complain about the workload that the deadlines have generated. \u2014 Paul Kiernan, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
"Conservatives, who complain that Twitter is biased against them, celebrated Mr. Musk\u2019s offer. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Martinez said this deal balances the need to bring people in off the streets with the frustrations of residents who complain about the difficulties of using the sidewalk and feeling unsafe. \u2014 Benjamin Oreskesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Housing advocates say no-cause evictions have been used as retaliation to evict people who complain about sub-par living conditions or who try to form tenant unions. \u2014 Ginny Monk, courant.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"But that didn\u2019t stop officers from citing her after someone called to complain . \u2014 Taylor Stevens, The Arizona Republic , 12 June 2022",
"Left to their own devices, dissatisfied consumers are probably more apt to complain and write negative reviews than satisfied customers are likely to write positive reviews. \u2014 Henri Isenberg, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Some conservatives and civil rights groups are almost certain to complain that the efforts to limit misinformation could restrict free speech. \u2014 Cecilia Kang, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Middle English compleynen , from Anglo-French compleindre , from Vulgar Latin *complangere , from Latin com- + plangere to lament \u2014 more at plaint":""
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"She did her chores without complaint ."
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": something that is the cause or subject of protest or outcry":[
"Inefficiency was the main complaint against the local government."
]
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"examples":[
"The board has received a number of complaints about the new policy.",
"The company has a system to handle customer complaints .",
"The lack of parking spaces is a common complaint among the city's residents.",
"The lack of financial support is our biggest complaint .",
"He is being treated for a stomach complaint .",
"Shortness of breath was a common complaint among the patients.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Huang admitted to the officers that the substance was meth, according to the criminal complaint . \u2014 Paul Best, Fox News , 29 June 2022",
"On Monday, federal authorities charged Gunn, of Bolingbrook, Ill., with making threats against the female prosecutors, according to a criminal complaint . \u2014 Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post , 28 June 2022",
"According to the criminal complaint : A red 2021 Hyundai Elantra, rented from Hertz, was reported stolen on the morning of May 17 in Oak Creek. \u2014 Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel , 28 June 2022",
"Payton Gendron, accused of killing 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket, has been charged with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty, according to a criminal complaint . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"Ballistics evidence indicated that Gendron fired approximately 60 shots during the attack, according to an affidavit filed with the criminal complaint . \u2014 Carolyn Thompson, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"According to a criminal complaint , Davis committed the crime in 2011. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"According to the criminal complaint , obtained by both KSWO and KFOR, Massoumi had a date with a woman on Christmas Eve that continued into Christmas morning. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 3 June 2022",
"According to the criminal complaint : A large group of teens were in the area having a water gun fight that night and Le-Morrison was being chased by someone with a water gun, one of the participants told police. \u2014 Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 28 May 2022"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Middle English compleynte , from Anglo-French compleint , from compleindre \u2014 see complain":""
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pl\u0101nt"
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"a training course that transformed the former technophobe into the compleat computer geek almost overnight",
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"1526, in the meaning defined above":""
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"archaic variant of complete in The Compleat Angler (1653) by Izaak Walton":""
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": a number that when added to a certain number of the same sign yields a number with the digit 1 as the significant digit farthest to the left and the digit 0 in every other digit place":[
"\u2014 used especially in assembly language programming"
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"\u2014 Flannery O'Connor"
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"\u2014 Francis Parkman",
"\u2026 after several more minutes of waiting, the full complement of runners was sent off by the starter's pistol.",
"\u2014 Craig Neff"
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"Noun",
"With the loss of just one American and four Japanese carriers, including their complements of aircraft and many of their superbly trained fliers \u2026 , Midway \u2026 put the Japanese navy at a disadvantage from which it never recovered. \u2014 David M. Kennedy , Atlantic , March 1999",
"Exact observation of the outer world was the complement to a literal reading of Scripture. \u2014 Garry Wills , Under God , 1990",
"The usual complement of Kremlin guards was about, one company of infantry with light arms. \u2014 Tom Clancy , Red Storm Rising , 1986",
"His faults are accepted as the necessary complement to his merits. \u2014 W. Somerset Maugham , Moon and Sixpence , 1919",
"The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.",
"a full complement of farm animals",
"her usual complement of attendants",
"a ship's complement of officers",
"\u201cPresident\u201d in \u201cthey elected her president\u201d and \u201cto work\u201d in \u201che wants to work\u201d are different kinds of complements .",
"Verb",
"Carrots often work even better than sticks, so I propose a skinny subsidy to complement the fat tax. \u2014 Jonathan Rauch , Atlantic , December 2002",
"The love of Bottom's bottomless vision at least complements , if it does not transcend, the rational love of Theseus. \u2014 Frank Kermode , Shakespeare's Language , 2000",
"\u2026 his ice-blue Appalachian eyes glint through horn-rimmed glasses, which complement his salt-and-pepper beard. \u2014 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. , New Yorker , 19 June 1995",
"\u2026 lively photographs, illustrations and cartoons designed to complement the meanings of the poems and give a leg-up to the imagination. \u2014 Carol Ann Duffy , Times Literary Supplement , 4-10 Dec. 1987",
"The shirt complements the suit nicely.",
"a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert",
"The soup and salad complement each other well.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This braided egg-rich sweet bread is served throughout the year as a complement to any meal, but is traditionally served during Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 21 June 2022",
"Governments would benefit from developing national strategies for equitably expanding virtual health and care and integrating it into the health care system as a complement to in-person care. \u2014 Ann Aerts, STAT , 18 June 2022",
"Vibrant, cerulean-colored walls make the perfect complement to a tapestry-like room divider in this sophisticated living room by New York City designer Nick Olsen. \u2014 Marisa Martin, Good Housekeeping , 31 May 2022",
"Beta Fiction Spain will be the fictional complement to Beta Entertainment Spain, Beta Group\u2019s unscripted operation, led by Javier P\u00e9rez de Silva, whose main focus is the creation and adaptation of international unscripted entertainment formats. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 3 May 2022",
"This is due to the fact that other components in the hemp plant complement CBD\u2019s effects and offer additional anxiety and mood-boosting benefits. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Nathan and his wife Clara often visited and paid the sisters the ultimate complement \u2014 their eggs were better than his. \u2014 Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun , 16 Apr. 2022",
"To that end, Smith is the best complement to Green (and Sengun) available in this draft. \u2014 Rahat Huq, Chron , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The arena-like overtones of the in-the-round staging and spare set complement such conflict. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Shell and Energy Transfer are working on an export terminal to complement existing gasification and import facilities \u2013 with a price tag of somewhere between $12 billion to $16 billion. \u2014 University Of Houston Energy Fellows, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"The bride received two platinum eternity bands to complement her engagement ring. \u2014 Tommy Mcardle, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
"Nothing wrong with adding more shooting to complement Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, while augmenting future. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
"The best iPad Air cases do more than just protect, however, with their designs working to complement your tablet\u2019s features. \u2014 Stephen Slaybaugh, Popular Mechanics , 20 June 2022",
"Now some of the latter have opened chic hotels and hip art and music venues to complement the region's natural beauty. \u2014 Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure , 19 June 2022",
"The albums borrowed sparingly from tech house, Jersey club and Afrobeats, among other genres, to complement traditional hip-hop tracks. \u2014 Stefan Sykes, NBC News , 19 June 2022",
"Friday's deal adds sports betting and online casino gambling to the mix to complement the physical shipboard casinos. \u2014 Wayne Parry, ajc , 17 June 2022",
"Friday\u2019s deal adds sports betting and online casino gambling to the mix to complement the physical shipboard casinos. \u2014 Wayne Parry, Orlando Sentinel , 17 June 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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},
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"Middle English, from Latin complementum , from compl\u0113re to fill up, complete, from com- + pl\u0113re to fill \u2014 more at full":"Noun and Verb"
},
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m-pl\u0259-\u02ccment",
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": the process of binding serum complement to the product formed by the union of an antibody and the antigen for which it is specific that occurs when complement is added to a suitable mixture of such an antibody and antigen and that is the basis of some tests to detect the presence of specific antibodies or antigens":[]
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"first_known_use":{
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": a pit in one cell of many higher vascular plants complementary to another in an adjacent cell \u2014 compare pit-pair":[]
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": wavelength of the portion of the visible spectrum required to produce achromatic color by additive mixture with a sample color \u2014 see color sense 1c":[]
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": production of normal phenotype in an individual heterozygous for two closely related mutations with one on each homologous chromosome and at a slightly different position":[],
": the operation of determining the complement of a mathematical set":[]
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"first_known_use":{
"1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4m-pl\u0259-(\u02cc)men-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n, -m\u0259n-",
"-m\u0259n-",
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"definitions":{
": a function word or morpheme that combines with a clause or verbal phrase to form a subordinate clause":[]
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"first_known_use":{
"1965, in the meaning defined above":""
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"-(\u02cc)men-",
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"Microsoft and Intel are complementors . Microsoft's sophisticated software packages require ever more powerful chips from Intel. The chips in turn make the software feasible and economic.",
"\u2014 Richard Koch , The 80/20 Principle and 92 Other Powerful Laws of Nature , 2013",
"Hard negotiations with complementors (companies with complementary products/services and mutual customers) and suppliers can come back to bite you.",
"\u2014 Rajshree Agarwal and Raj Echambadi , The Baltimore Sun , 4 Nov. 2011",
"Often the adoption of new technology and the growth of the market are affected by the degree to which complementary products and services are available from complementors for customers.",
"\u2014 Adrian Ryans et al. , Winning Market Leadership , 2000"
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"Verb",
"The project took four months to complete .",
"Her latest purchase completes her collection.",
"The new baby completed their family.",
"The quarterback completed 12 out of 15 passes.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"No watch auction is complete without important Rolex and Patek Philippe pieces and this sale has many. \u2014 Anthony Demarco, Forbes , 3 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, ajc , 2 July 2022",
"Here\u2019s a look at the complete route map for the 2022 Tour de France. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 July 2022",
"It's been a complete turnaround this season for the Wranglers under a coach Rattlers coach Kevin Guy played in the Arena Football League for in 1999. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 2 July 2022",
"The Jones already had two children of their own, so the prospect of adopting eight more would involve a complete change of lifestyle. \u2014 Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"On particularly snowy days at the Racine Zoo, Diamond the Andean bear could be found sitting next to a snowman, one complete with a carrot nose. \u2014 Meghan Willcoxon, Journal Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
"That\u2019s the most complete answer anybody has right now. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 July 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Convicted on first- and second-degree theft charges, Adams had failed to complete a work furlough program in Hawaii, and a warrant for his arrest was issued. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
"Not about to lose the wager, the count enlisted about 900 workers and even confiscated building materials to complete it in just 64 days. \u2014 Mary Winston Nicklin, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"The website should give the visitor something to do in a prominent way, such as call, schedule an appointment, schedule a tour, complete a form or something else in order to become a lead. \u2014 Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022",
"Each team has 75 minutes in which to complete five dishes. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
"For example, all new employees are automatically enrolled in certain compliance courses and have a timeframe to complete them. \u2014 Graham Glass, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Bohatsch says the studio is also conscious of the fact that games require a learning curve, not just for the development team but for players as well, who will have to learn how a new game thinks and behaves in order to complete it. \u2014 Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Grover was first elected to the House in 2006 and won a special election to complete the term of Sen. Margaret Dayton in June 2018. \u2014 Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"When clicking on the link to order, visitors are redirected to a U.S. Postal Service website to complete it. \u2014 Brett Molina, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fertilize caneberries using band fertilizer, broadcast fertilizer, a complete fertilizer or manure. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Fertilize caneberries using band fertilizer, broadcast fertilizer, a complete fertilizer or manure. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Prune gooseberries and currants; fertilize with manure or a complete fertilizer . \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Mar. 2022",
"This is roughly 2 to 4 pounds of complete fertilizer per inch diameter on the larger trees and half that dosage on smaller trees. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Dec. 2021",
"Prune gooseberries and currants; fertilize with manure or a complete fertilizer . \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Then, before planting cloves, work a couple tablespoons of 5-10-10 complete fertilizer , bone meal or fish meal into the soil several inches below where the base of the garlic will rest. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 Sep. 2021",
"In addition to adding complete fertilizer to the soil, use a soluble fertilizer like fish emulsion for transplants, especially early in the season or if the plants are not thriving. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Your plants are already in place, so use a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (NPK) with numbers like 10-10-10 on the packaging. \u2014 oregonlive , 30 May 2021"
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"Verb",
"The project took four months to complete .",
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"The new baby completed their family.",
"The quarterback completed 12 out of 15 passes.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"No watch auction is complete without important Rolex and Patek Philippe pieces and this sale has many. \u2014 Anthony Demarco, Forbes , 3 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, ajc , 2 July 2022",
"Here\u2019s a look at the complete route map for the 2022 Tour de France. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 July 2022",
"It's been a complete turnaround this season for the Wranglers under a coach Rattlers coach Kevin Guy played in the Arena Football League for in 1999. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 2 July 2022",
"The Jones already had two children of their own, so the prospect of adopting eight more would involve a complete change of lifestyle. \u2014 Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"On particularly snowy days at the Racine Zoo, Diamond the Andean bear could be found sitting next to a snowman, one complete with a carrot nose. \u2014 Meghan Willcoxon, Journal Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
"That\u2019s the most complete answer anybody has right now. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 July 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Convicted on first- and second-degree theft charges, Adams had failed to complete a work furlough program in Hawaii, and a warrant for his arrest was issued. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
"Not about to lose the wager, the count enlisted about 900 workers and even confiscated building materials to complete it in just 64 days. \u2014 Mary Winston Nicklin, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"The website should give the visitor something to do in a prominent way, such as call, schedule an appointment, schedule a tour, complete a form or something else in order to become a lead. \u2014 Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022",
"Each team has 75 minutes in which to complete five dishes. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
"For example, all new employees are automatically enrolled in certain compliance courses and have a timeframe to complete them. \u2014 Graham Glass, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Bohatsch says the studio is also conscious of the fact that games require a learning curve, not just for the development team but for players as well, who will have to learn how a new game thinks and behaves in order to complete it. \u2014 Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Grover was first elected to the House in 2006 and won a special election to complete the term of Sen. Margaret Dayton in June 2018. \u2014 Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"When clicking on the link to order, visitors are redirected to a U.S. Postal Service website to complete it. \u2014 Brett Molina, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022"
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"No watch auction is complete without important Rolex and Patek Philippe pieces and this sale has many. \u2014 Anthony Demarco, Forbes , 3 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, ajc , 2 July 2022",
"Here\u2019s a look at the complete route map for the 2022 Tour de France. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 July 2022",
"It's been a complete turnaround this season for the Wranglers under a coach Rattlers coach Kevin Guy played in the Arena Football League for in 1999. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 2 July 2022",
"The Jones already had two children of their own, so the prospect of adopting eight more would involve a complete change of lifestyle. \u2014 Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"On particularly snowy days at the Racine Zoo, Diamond the Andean bear could be found sitting next to a snowman, one complete with a carrot nose. \u2014 Meghan Willcoxon, Journal Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
"That\u2019s the most complete answer anybody has right now. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 July 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Convicted on first- and second-degree theft charges, Adams had failed to complete a work furlough program in Hawaii, and a warrant for his arrest was issued. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
"Not about to lose the wager, the count enlisted about 900 workers and even confiscated building materials to complete it in just 64 days. \u2014 Mary Winston Nicklin, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"The website should give the visitor something to do in a prominent way, such as call, schedule an appointment, schedule a tour, complete a form or something else in order to become a lead. \u2014 Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022",
"Each team has 75 minutes in which to complete five dishes. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
"For example, all new employees are automatically enrolled in certain compliance courses and have a timeframe to complete them. \u2014 Graham Glass, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Bohatsch says the studio is also conscious of the fact that games require a learning curve, not just for the development team but for players as well, who will have to learn how a new game thinks and behaves in order to complete it. \u2014 Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Grover was first elected to the House in 2006 and won a special election to complete the term of Sen. Margaret Dayton in June 2018. \u2014 Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"When clicking on the link to order, visitors are redirected to a U.S. Postal Service website to complete it. \u2014 Brett Molina, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022"
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"The date of completion was originally Sept. 10, 2022, but is now set at June 2023. \u2014 Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022",
"The expansion will generate enough tax revenue to offset the state\u2019s investment within four years of the completion , said study co-author Frank Manzo IV, executive director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute. \u2014 Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Agile doesn't let perfection get in the way of completion . \u2014 Caroline Petersen, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"The certificate of completion hangs near the Trejo family\u2019s home altar that features multiple rosaries, images of multiple Virgin Marys and a light-skinned Jesus Christ. \u2014 Palabra, al , 25 May 2022",
"The chapters chronicle each midnight mission in the fields, depicting both the challenge to remain undiscovered and the illicit thrill of completion . \u2014 Sam Sacks, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Six more beings trailed, in various stages of completion . \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022",
"The month of May was chosen to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 May 2022",
"TRESemm\u00e9 and SimpleeBEAUTIFUL will issue a certificate of completion to stylists who attend and complete all three Texture Certification courses, certifying that they have been educated and instructed on how to treat, trim, and style textured hair. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 29 Apr. 2022"
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"True completists , then, must rely on baseball card brokers to track them down. \u2014 Allie Conti, BostonGlobe.com , 16 Feb. 2020",
"Your best shot at a completist stream is going to be C-SPAN 2, which will show the action on the Senate floor in full. \u2014 Brian Barrett, Wired , 21 Jan. 2020",
"Holiday completists will want to see the new holiday version of the Sesame Street parade also. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com , 26 Nov. 2019",
"To attract younger listeners, subscribers to any series can now bring up to two children for free, and $25 student passes allow access to all 18 concerts, which would let completists hear them for just $1.39 apiece. \u2014 Michael Cooper, New York Times , 18 Oct. 2019",
"So Leonardo completists who come to Paris with a checklist may be disappointed. \u2014 Philip Kennicott, Washington Post , 18 Oct. 2019",
"At this year\u2019s convention, when Han sat down for a panel discussion with fellow YA author and Instagram fashion partnership director Eva Chen, the room was overflowing with delighted Jenny Han completists , ready to applaud at the slightest notice. \u2014 Constance Grady, Vox , 5 June 2019",
"Dandelyan Expect a mix of hotel guests\u2014the Mondrian is one of the few high-end spots to stay anywhere in the area\u2014and cocktail completists , pilgrimaging here to sample some of Ryan Chetiyawardana\u2019s drinks. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 1 Mar. 2018",
"The list was unquestionably impressive in variety and dramatic range, as fellow completists can attest, especially as brought to life by Mr. Gardiner. \u2014 James R. Oestreich, New York Times , 22 June 2018"
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"a complex of protein molecules",
"Adjective",
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"Verb",
"there's no need to complex what should be a simple process for obtaining a building permit",
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"Last year, across town at an apartment complex on Harn Boulevard, Mike Allis, 59, watched his friend and roommate Francis Forte take his last breath. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"One man is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the city's south side, according to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police. \u2014 Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star , 16 June 2022",
"The incident began shortly before noon on June 4 inside the Eldorado Greens condominium complex on Tierrasanta Boulevard a few blocks east of Santo Road, according to San Diego police. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 June 2022",
"Sirous, who is thirty-six, and their partner, Olya Onypko, who is thirty-seven, own a condo in a high-rise apartment complex on the outskirts of Kyiv, just east of where the front line lay for all of March. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Apartments coming to West Palm Beach Almost 300 units are heading to West Palm Beach in a new apartment complex on Village Blvd. \u2014 Amber Randall, Sun Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"McGinnis previously served a 12-year federal prison sentence for dealing cocaine in River Park Estates complex on Rocky River Drive in Cleveland. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 1 June 2022",
"Aside from an apartment complex on the next block, most of the residents are homeowners. \u2014 Lea Skene, Baltimore Sun , 29 May 2022",
"Dash camera footage shows two police cruisers pulling into the complex on Business 28 in Miami Township as the woman approaches them on foot. \u2014 Cameron Knight, The Enquirer , 23 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For forward-thinking companies with complex security needs, ZTNA 2.0 implementation is a non-negotiable, vital tool for data privacy and overall network control. \u2014 Shankar Chandrasekhar, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"People who buy tickets to events at the Camden Yards complex pay a 10% amusement tax. \u2014 Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun , 30 June 2022",
"While the complex partnered with the university to provide student housing in 2012, that arrangement ended in 2019. \u2014 Eleanor Mccrary, The Courier-Journal , 29 June 2022",
"The complex hosts the Ninth Region tournament every year. \u2014 James Weber, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"Thousands of people rallied near the Arizona Capitol complex after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. \u2014 Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The storm complex initiates as an undulating, solid arc of cells which then rapidly bows out and elongates toward the south. \u2014 Jeff Halverson, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The developers\u2019 intent is to make the Saks complex active all day and into the evening with shops and restaurants. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"Out in the hallway, Ms. Monteagudo, who had moved into the complex six months earlier, was struck by how quiet things were. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"During high exertion, the body burns mainly glycogen, a complex carbohydrate structure used to store energy in the muscles and liver. \u2014 Cameron Cook, The Conversation , 13 Apr. 2022",
"And because that canopy is the face that a cell shows to the world, these complex carbohydrates , or glycans, play a critical role in its encounters and interactions with other cells or molecules. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 5 May 2020",
"Lentils are also an inexpensive source of protein, complex carbohydrates , and fiber. \u2014 Southern Living , 9 Apr. 2020",
"But Sassos believes cutting out nutrient-dense veggies and other complex carbohydrates could do damage to much more than just your waistline. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 2 Mar. 2020",
"To avoid this problem, Hines suggests eating a healthy breakfast filled with proteins, complex carbohydrates , and some fats. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 27 Nov. 2019",
"Therefore your post-workout meal should be high in complex carbohydrates that break down slowly and loaded with healthy protein. \u2014 SELF , 7 Aug. 2019",
"Underneath the lazy demeanor of a cow is a complex digestive system that transforms grass into the complex carbohydrates cows need to live. \u2014 National Geographic , 3 July 2019",
"And be sure to eat a diet low in foods with a high glycemic index (simple and complex carbohydrates ). 4. \u2014 Candace Bryan, Good Housekeeping , 4 Sep. 2015"
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"my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In between the set pieces and special effects, those shows forgot about enriching and complexifying their themes. \u2014 Wired Staff, Wired , 20 Dec. 2019",
"What\u2019s the point of complexifying a straightforward election",
"Star Wars has taught us that prequels only undermine stakes and complexify timelines. \u2014 Adam Rogers, WIRED , 8 Mar. 2018"
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"She has a dark complexion .",
"All of the children had healthy complexions .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Yerba mate and orange peel oil invigorate and brighten your complexion . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Police say the man is light in complexion , medium build and has a salt-and-pepper short afro, with full sideburns that meet a scraggly beard. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 29 Mar. 2022",
"StriVectin's Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum fuses the power of two impressive active ingredients, vitamin C and retinol, to firm and brighten your complexion with one lightweight serum. \u2014 Jennifer Hussein, Allure , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The powerhouse ingredient has also been clinically proven to help prevent dark spots, resulting in a more even-looking complexion . \u2014 Emily Orofino, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2021",
"It is also made with kojic and tranexamic acids to help brighten a dull complexion and fade dark spots. \u2014 Nicole Saunders, NBC News , 5 Apr. 2021",
"Police describe the person of interest as a Black male in his late teens, tall and heavy set, with a light to medium complexion and bushy hair. \u2014 Audrey Conklin, Fox News , 8 June 2022",
"Her cream Dior ensemble and demure diamond jewelry stunned, as did her flawless, dewy complexion . \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 7 June 2022",
"Despite its being a makeup staple that has instant and undeniable impact, concealer rarely sparks passion the way a lash-boosting mascara or complexion -reinvigorating blush can. \u2014 Glamour , 30 May 2022"
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"He was impressed by the complexity of the music.",
"The diagram illustrates the complexity of the cell's structure.",
"He doesn't grasp the complexity of the situation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"However, there are a few important layers of complexity behind that straightforward definition. \u2014 Martin Giess, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"There is none of the complexity of traditional musical theater lyrics or of worthwhile rap, just a lot of words and easy rhymes. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant , 13 June 2022",
"This story, while not exactly wrong, overlooks much of the complexity (and complicity) in DDT\u2019s biography, including the numerous recent calls to bring the pesticide back into use again. \u2014 Scott W. Stern, The New Republic , 31 May 2022",
"These physical changes add an extra layer of complexity to his already challenging life as a teenager. \u2014 Lise Pedersen, Variety , 17 May 2022",
"But premature closure leads to reducing the richness of complexity , drawing faulty conclusions, and over-simplifying problems. \u2014 Andrea Small, Quartz , 17 May 2022",
"In the fall, those cool conditions lengthen harvest, giving winemakers the chance to let the fruit hang, developing complexity and mature tannins without losing critical acidity. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 29 May 2022",
"Every new compliance mandate has created more complexity because of wide-ranging requirements with broad or organizational reach and potential negative impact on corporate efficiency. \u2014 Rod Simmons, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"But in Kandalaft\u2019s experience, Hickam\u2019s complexity often fit better. \u2014 New York Times , 26 May 2022"
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"Adjective",
"The house's wiring is complex .",
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"Verb",
"there's no need to complex what should be a simple process for obtaining a building permit",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Last year, across town at an apartment complex on Harn Boulevard, Mike Allis, 59, watched his friend and roommate Francis Forte take his last breath. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"One man is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the city's south side, according to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police. \u2014 Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star , 16 June 2022",
"The incident began shortly before noon on June 4 inside the Eldorado Greens condominium complex on Tierrasanta Boulevard a few blocks east of Santo Road, according to San Diego police. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 June 2022",
"Sirous, who is thirty-six, and their partner, Olya Onypko, who is thirty-seven, own a condo in a high-rise apartment complex on the outskirts of Kyiv, just east of where the front line lay for all of March. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Apartments coming to West Palm Beach Almost 300 units are heading to West Palm Beach in a new apartment complex on Village Blvd. \u2014 Amber Randall, Sun Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"McGinnis previously served a 12-year federal prison sentence for dealing cocaine in River Park Estates complex on Rocky River Drive in Cleveland. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 1 June 2022",
"Aside from an apartment complex on the next block, most of the residents are homeowners. \u2014 Lea Skene, Baltimore Sun , 29 May 2022",
"Dash camera footage shows two police cruisers pulling into the complex on Business 28 in Miami Township as the woman approaches them on foot. \u2014 Cameron Knight, The Enquirer , 23 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For forward-thinking companies with complex security needs, ZTNA 2.0 implementation is a non-negotiable, vital tool for data privacy and overall network control. \u2014 Shankar Chandrasekhar, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"People who buy tickets to events at the Camden Yards complex pay a 10% amusement tax. \u2014 Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun , 30 June 2022",
"While the complex partnered with the university to provide student housing in 2012, that arrangement ended in 2019. \u2014 Eleanor Mccrary, The Courier-Journal , 29 June 2022",
"The complex hosts the Ninth Region tournament every year. \u2014 James Weber, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"Thousands of people rallied near the Arizona Capitol complex after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. \u2014 Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The storm complex initiates as an undulating, solid arc of cells which then rapidly bows out and elongates toward the south. \u2014 Jeff Halverson, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The developers\u2019 intent is to make the Saks complex active all day and into the evening with shops and restaurants. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"Out in the hallway, Ms. Monteagudo, who had moved into the complex six months earlier, was struck by how quiet things were. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022"
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"\u2014 Georgia A. Chrousos"
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"examples":[
"She was rewarded for her compliance .",
"There has been a low rate of compliance with the new law.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Such rules must be carefully crafted to ensure compliance with Civil Code Sections 714, 714.1, and 4746. \u2014 Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 June 2022",
"Also in May, Abbott and the FDA entered a consent decree that required Abbott to retain an independent expert to review operations and ensure compliance with the law. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 16 June 2022",
"Businesses will no longer have to manually intervene in financial processes to ensure compliance . \u2014 Naveen Joshi, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Once any deal is completed, the same platform is used to disclose the activity automatically to ensure compliance . \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel , 4 June 2022",
"To ensure compliance with building codes, these fail-safes are meant to avert crises later on. \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens , 9 May 2022",
"One supplier sent a letter to all its customers in March pushing them to comply, while sales staff have reached out as well to ensure compliance , according to one of the people. \u2014 Dan Strumpf, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
"Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, does issue smartphones with a pre-loaded app to some undocumented immigrants to ensure compliance with release stipulations. \u2014 Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Once any deal is completed, the same platform is used to disclose the activity automatically to ensure compliance . \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 25 Apr. 2022"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"These numbers are also fed to a random bit Generator algorithm (RGB) which distills further the entropy of quantum origin to produce random bits in compliancy to NIST 800-90A/B/C standard. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 13 Apr. 2021",
"The Landmarks Commission's restrictions on altering historic features make ADA compliancy difficult. \u2014 Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 4 Nov. 2020",
"In Waukesha's Historic Five Points District, unique architectural features like the Nickell building's arched entryway into The Steaming Cup, can cause compliancy issues with the Americans with Disabilities Act's standards for accessible design. \u2014 Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 4 Nov. 2020"
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"I asked him for a favor, and he was compliant .",
"The student's shirt was not compliant with the school's dress code.",
"The software is compliant with the latest standards.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For the most part, though, what Butler brings out is the charm of the character, with his Hawaii-blue eyes, and his compliant lightness of heart. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 24 June 2022",
"Even before the Zanzibar revolution, Gurnah intimates in his most recent novel, Afterlives, that his people had grown weary and compliant with the forces of history. \u2014 Nadifa Mohamed, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"The default program is Comfort, which provides the most compliant ride, especially over rough roads (the setting for Natural and Advanced Efficiency drive modes). \u2014 Michael Harley, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"In 2017, when Macron was elected for the first time, his party and its allies clinched a commanding majority of 350 seats in the lower house of Parliament, which was mostly compliant with his plans. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"The department was partially compliant in bias-free policing. \u2014 Olivia Mitchell, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
"For safer travel throughout the corridor, Atlanta installed ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, rapid flashing beacons, crosswalk traffic signals with push buttons, and lights for drivers and pedestrians. \u2014 Wilborn Nobles, ajc , 14 June 2022",
"Many hospitals were partly compliant , but 50 percent had neither of the two required components. \u2014 Lauren Dunn, NBC News , 8 June 2022",
"Now, those aspirations appear to have been scaled back to a land grab that can be touted as triumph to the Russian masses and the country\u2019s compliant media. \u2014 Patrick J. Mcdonnell And Nabih Bulos, Anchorage Daily News , 5 June 2022"
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"1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8pl\u012b-\u0259nt"
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"amenable",
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"obedient",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040244",
"type":[
"adjective",
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},
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},
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"the difference in time zones was yet another complicacy that had to be dealt with",
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"circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"complicate entry 1":""
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"Changing jobs now would complicate her life.",
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"Adjective",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The company that plans to merge with former president Donald Trump\u2019s social media company has received subpoenas from a federal grand jury, a setback that could complicate Trump\u2019s plans to bring his company to the public markets. \u2014 Aaron Gregg, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
"One thing that can complicate things in Wauwatosa is the library uses an automatic book sorter that empties into bins in a workroom. \u2014 Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel , 20 June 2022",
"However, there might be two problems with the widget that might complicate iOS functionality. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 17 June 2022",
"The film doesn\u2019t explore the possibility that such superdrugs could be the next step in antidepressants, or any angles that might complicate the simple goals of a one-hour, 47-minute pseudo-thriller. \u2014 Michael Ordo\u00f1a, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"The result is an occasional flattening of ideas that could complicate the justifications provided throughout the film by those close to Onfroy. \u2014 Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone , 15 June 2022",
"Laurie Gill, Cabinet secretary for the Department of Social Services in South Dakota, said the state faces infrastructure issues that can complicate access to mental healthcare. \u2014 Kelly Livingston, ABC News , 18 May 2022",
"To further complicate things, a positive Lyme disease test also isn\u2019t proof of an active infection (one that is present during the time of the blood test). \u2014 Carley Millhone, SELF , 17 June 2022",
"High diesel prices further complicate farmers\u2019 financial picture, Verleger said. \u2014 Ronald D. White, Anchorage Daily News , 27 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"But the many other benefits of forests further complicate assessments, says biogeochemist William Schlesinger, professor emeritus at Duke University. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 5 May 2022",
"Bring extra masks in case this happens, since a wet mask can be less effective and complicate breathing, according to the CDC. \u2014 Kristen Rogers, CNN , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Spelling errors and the language barrier complicate matters too. \u2014 Adam K. Raymond, Daily Intelligencer , 20 June 2018"
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"examples":[
"The game's rules are too complicated .",
"The machine has a complicated design.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But her relationship with their biological mother was more complicated . \u2014 Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE.com , 27 June 2022",
"But in the upper stretches of the system, the picture is more complicated : aquatic plants are thriving and water clarity has improved despite higher discharge. \u2014 Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel , 27 June 2022",
"Drinking water regulations are more complicated , Kim said, because state law requires the agency to prove cost-effective, technically feasible treatment methods are available. \u2014 Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune , 26 June 2022",
"Some conditions can be easily resolved with one treatment while others are more complicated and require a multi-pronged approach. \u2014 Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
"Relations with his father, Vernon (Richard Roxburgh), are more complicated . \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"But in comics, the matter of artistic attribution is a bit more complicated . \u2014 Rob Salkowitz, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"The path to women's voting rights in the United Kingdom is a little more complicated . \u2014 Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"But legislative elections on the weekend ensured his second term will be far more complicated . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 20 June 2022"
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"The game's rules are too complicated .",
"The machine has a complicated design.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But her relationship with their biological mother was more complicated . \u2014 Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE.com , 27 June 2022",
"But in the upper stretches of the system, the picture is more complicated : aquatic plants are thriving and water clarity has improved despite higher discharge. \u2014 Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel , 27 June 2022",
"Drinking water regulations are more complicated , Kim said, because state law requires the agency to prove cost-effective, technically feasible treatment methods are available. \u2014 Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune , 26 June 2022",
"Some conditions can be easily resolved with one treatment while others are more complicated and require a multi-pronged approach. \u2014 Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
"Relations with his father, Vernon (Richard Roxburgh), are more complicated . \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"But in comics, the matter of artistic attribution is a bit more complicated . \u2014 Rob Salkowitz, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"The path to women's voting rights in the United Kingdom is a little more complicated . \u2014 Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"But legislative elections on the weekend ensured his second term will be far more complicated . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 20 June 2022"
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"The negotiations stalled when complications arose.",
"Pneumonia is a common complication of AIDS.",
"She experienced complications during her pregnancy.",
"The patient died of complications from surgery.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Using clinical studies reported by Roche, the available evidence showed that Tamiflu reduced the risk of pneumonia, a common and significant complication of influenza. \u2014 Paul Fenyves, STAT , 19 May 2022",
"People with no spleens who are bitten by a dog need immediate medical attention, as sepsis, a life-threatening complication of severe infection, can result. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Health department data shows 741 people remained hospitalized statewide Thursday with complication from the coronavirus. \u2014 Alex Mann, baltimoresun.com , 2 Dec. 2021",
"The perpetual calendar displays are harmoniously arranged, with a moon phase complication at 6 o\u2019clock. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 10 May 2022",
"Sheltering tens of thousands of Russians on the run from the Putin regime would count as a complication . \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 20 Mar. 2022",
"In some cases, viral respiratory infections lead to the complication of a bacterial infection. \u2014 Claire Gillespie, Health.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Padma Lakshmi recently talked publicly about her experience with a pregnancy complication called placenta previa that left her on bed rest for months before having daughter Krishna Thea in 2010. \u2014 Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF , 12 Dec. 2021",
"Why do Black children suffer more with a life-threatening complication of Type 1 diabetes, ketoacidosis"
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"Noun",
"\"The warden said he wouldn't let just anybody have a young swan, but he'd let you have one because you understand about birds, and he trusts you. That's quite a compliment , son.\" Mr. Beaver looked pleased. \u2014 E. B. White , The Trumpet Of The Swan , (1970) 2000",
"Boys in the Midwest grow up without a word of praise, their parents fearful that a compliment might make them vain \u2026 \u2014 Garrison Keillor , WLT: A Radio Romance , 1991",
"Mallard scowled at him. He had never learned to receive compliment or expressions of gratitude gracefully. \u2014 Dorothy Simpson , The Night She Died , 1981",
"The first presentation of Falstaff I ever saw was yours \u2026 Perhaps the best compliment I can pay is to say, as I truly can, I am very anxious to see it again. \u2014 Abraham Lincoln , letter , 17 Aug. 1863",
"He told her he admired her paintings and she returned the compliment by saying that she was a fan of his sculptures.",
"When customers recommend our company to friends and family members, we consider that to be the highest compliment we can get.",
"Verb",
"She was forever complimenting Ziba's exotic appearance and asking for her viewpoint on various international issues. \u2014 Anne Tyler , Digging to America , 2006",
"\u2026 she had gotten a three-and-a-half-star review in the Nut County Reporter , complimenting her especially on her cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e and her pork medallions \u2026 \u2014 Jane Smiley , Good Faith , 2003",
"What a day. She had been winked at, complimented , given a gift, and now mistaken for the mysterious Alyce \u2026 \u2014 Karen Cushman , The Midwife's Apprentice , 1995",
"Wilde would compliment him later: 'I have always regarded you as the best critic of my plays.' 'But I have never criticised your plays,' said Tree. 'That's why,' said Wilde. \u2014 Richard Ellmann , Oscar Wilde , (1984) 1988",
"complimented her on her election victory",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Modest by nature, Butler can't help but offer one self- compliment . \u2014 Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Kate Middleton had a heartfelt reaction when a fan paid her a meaningful compliment during an outing in Wales earlier this month. \u2014 Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"Glossy, golden brass finishes are a great compliment as well, partnering nicely with the cool undertones found in greens. \u2014 Helena Madden, ELLE Decor , 6 June 2022",
"But the Tesla founder\u2019s latest compliment is facing some challenge in China. \u2014 Jane Li, Quartz , 31 May 2022",
"To be respected by your peers is a great compliment . \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 27 May 2022",
"Nobody does body horror like David Cronenberg, which is either a compliment or a complaint, depending on your point of view. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 15 May 2022",
"In a funny way, the film presents that as a high compliment . \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 12 May 2022",
"But hopefully no one was taking Vettel\u2019s words as anything other than a compliment or the idea as anything more than an enjoyable dream. \u2014 Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 9 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Access to art, child development interactions, free resources for pre-education, hands-on activities - all of these offerings compliment and reenforce our future leaders and customers. \u2014 Paige Francis, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"It's bound to be the perfect pop of color to compliment your festival style and keep the sun off your face. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
"As with past searches, committee members are planning to compliment their interviews with others conducted by panels of students, teachers, parents, and community members that have not been selected. \u2014 James Vaznis, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
"Keep scrolling to find 24 of the best headbands to compliment every look imaginable. \u2014 Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue , 7 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",
"Layer developed an interchangeable nose bridge that allows the eyewear to compliment a range of face shapes. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The Secretary of State\u2019s Office, which isn\u2019t quick to compliment Fulton, did not respond to requests for comment. \u2014 Ben Brasch, ajc , 26 May 2022",
"After years of this happening \u2014 despite my best attempts to make small talk, compliment her cooking, ask her about her interests, etc. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 19 May 2022"
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"1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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},
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"Middle French, from Italian complimento , from Spanish cumplimiento , from cumplir to be courteous \u2014 more at comply":"Noun and Verb"
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m-pl\u0259-\u02ccment",
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"Furtado is as complimentary about Elliott's manicure \u2026 as she is about Elliott's business acumen. \u2014 David A. Keeps , Rolling Stone , 16 Aug. 2001",
"In the bar that evening I at last had the Holiday Inn's complimentary drink, \"Tropical Aura.\" \u2014 V. S. Naipaul , Among the Believers , 1981",
"Wilbur had been feeling dizzier and dizzier through this long, complimentary speech. When he heard the crowd begin to cheer and clap again, he suddenly fainted away. \u2014 E. B. White , Charlotte's Web , 1952",
"She made complimentary remarks about his work.",
"They handed out complimentary brochures.",
"The restaurant offers valet parking as a complimentary service.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Starting then, one month of complimentary access will be provided with purchase of a Bala product, and subscriptions will start at $12.99 per month or $99 per year. \u2014 Margaux Lushing, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Last month, Hawaiian Airlines became the first to announce a deal with Starlink to provide complimentary internet access to passengers on flights between the islands and the continental U.S. \u2014 as well as Asia and Australia. \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"Several different credit cards come with complimentary airport lounge access. \u2014 cleveland , 9 Jan. 2022",
"Tweets and Instagram posts about Wiseman, decidedly complimentary at the start of the season, had turned negative. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 Apr. 2021",
"Amenities include parking your car at your campsite, Porto pots (with hand washing stations), water bottle filling locations, a complimentary breakfast bar, and showers. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 15 June 2022",
"Finish in Covent Garden piazza, with a complimentary glass of bubbles from Floral By Lima and sushi rolls from Sushisamba. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 31 May 2022",
"Tickets: $50 (general admission unreserved seating), $100 (premium seating) per concert and includes a complimentary glass of wine for each attendee over the age of 21. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022",
"Each meal comes with a complimentary glass of rose bubbles. \u2014 Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic , 3 May 2022"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The day ends with a prayer at 9 P.M., called compline , after which followers are encouraged to rest until the morning. \u2014 Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker , 11 Apr. 2020"
],
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"1577, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-034111",
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"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"complt":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"complainant":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215512",
"type":[
"abbreviation"
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a square opening in the roof of the ancient Roman atrium toward which the roof sloped and through which the rain fell into the impluvium":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin, from compluere to flow together, from com- + pluere to rain":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)k\u00e4m\u00a6p-",
"k\u0259m\u02c8pl\u00fcv\u0113\u0259m"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071233",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"comply":{
"antonyms":[
"defy",
"disobey",
"rebel (against)"
],
"definitions":{
": to be ceremoniously courteous":[],
": to conform, submit, or adapt (as to a regulation or to another's wishes) as required or requested":[
"comply with federal law",
"the devices comply with industry standards"
]
},
"examples":[
"I asked the waitress to refill my coffee cup and she happily complied .",
"There will be penalties against individuals who fail to comply .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And when the officials refused to comply , Mr. Trump embraced a plan to remove the acting attorney general and install a loyalist, Jeffrey Clark, to do his bidding. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"Others like Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro simply refused to comply with lawful subpoenas, and they have been indicted. \u2014 Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence , 23 June 2022",
"Trump\u2019s attempts to persuade the Department of Justice to claim fraud occurred in the election and to install a supporter as acting attorney general when those leading the agency refused to comply with his demands. \u2014 Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"But many European companies, including Shell Energy, have refused to comply , prompting Gazprom to shut off its natural gas supplies to Shell's German customers in June. \u2014 Inke Kappeler And Tara John, CNN , 19 June 2022",
"The driver refused to comply with sobriety testing. \u2014 cleveland , 10 June 2022",
"Meadows, Scavino, Navarro and Bannon were all summoned to appear before House investigators as part of its examination of the events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack, though all four refused to comply with subpoenas for testimony. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 5 June 2022",
"On Saturday, female news anchors briefly refused to comply . \u2014 Miriam Berger, Washington Post , 22 May 2022",
"The Mavs have refused to comply , increasing the league\u2019s frustration. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 22 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Italian complire , from Spanish cumplir to complete, perform what is due, be courteous, modification of Latin compl\u0113re to complete":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pl\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"adhere (to)",
"conform (to)",
"follow",
"goose-step (to)",
"mind",
"obey",
"observe"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035626",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"comply (with)":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"to act according to the commands of the guards rushed to comply with the warden's orders",
"to do what is required by the terms of were summarily threatened with a lawsuit if they did not comply with the contract"
],
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-134314",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"complying":{
"antonyms":[
"defy",
"disobey",
"rebel (against)"
],
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": to be ceremoniously courteous":[],
": to conform, submit, or adapt (as to a regulation or to another's wishes) as required or requested":[
"comply with federal law",
"the devices comply with industry standards"
]
},
"examples":[
"I asked the waitress to refill my coffee cup and she happily complied .",
"There will be penalties against individuals who fail to comply .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And when the officials refused to comply , Mr. Trump embraced a plan to remove the acting attorney general and install a loyalist, Jeffrey Clark, to do his bidding. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"Others like Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro simply refused to comply with lawful subpoenas, and they have been indicted. \u2014 Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence , 23 June 2022",
"Trump\u2019s attempts to persuade the Department of Justice to claim fraud occurred in the election and to install a supporter as acting attorney general when those leading the agency refused to comply with his demands. \u2014 Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"But many European companies, including Shell Energy, have refused to comply , prompting Gazprom to shut off its natural gas supplies to Shell's German customers in June. \u2014 Inke Kappeler And Tara John, CNN , 19 June 2022",
"The driver refused to comply with sobriety testing. \u2014 cleveland , 10 June 2022",
"Meadows, Scavino, Navarro and Bannon were all summoned to appear before House investigators as part of its examination of the events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack, though all four refused to comply with subpoenas for testimony. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 5 June 2022",
"On Saturday, female news anchors briefly refused to comply . \u2014 Miriam Berger, Washington Post , 22 May 2022",
"The Mavs have refused to comply , increasing the league\u2019s frustration. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 22 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Italian complire , from Spanish cumplir to complete, perform what is due, be courteous, modification of Latin compl\u0113re to complete":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pl\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"adhere (to)",
"conform (to)",
"follow",
"goose-step (to)",
"mind",
"obey",
"observe"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-091352",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"compo":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": any of various composition materials":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1823, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"short for composition":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-(\u02cc)p\u014d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163046",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"componency":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": component quality":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"componen t + -cy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m\u02ccp-",
"k\u00e4m\u02c8p-",
"k\u0259m\u02c8p\u014dn\u0259ns\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164008",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"component":{
"antonyms":[
"whole"
],
"definitions":{
": a constituent part : ingredient":[
"an important component of the program",
"stereo components"
],
": any one of the vector terms added to form a vector sum or resultant":[],
": serving or helping to constitute : constituent":[
"component parts"
],
": split into multiple channels each carrying one particular set of data (such as one channel for black and white and one for color)":[
"component input"
],
"\u2014 compare composite entry 1 sense 4":[
"component input"
]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"the components of an electric circuit",
"He sells spare computer components .",
"The interview is a key component in the hiring process.",
"Hard work has been a major component of his success.",
"Adjective",
"the component parts of a machine",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Demonstrating one's ability to the team is a critical component for success. \u2014 Dave Hart, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Gilbert's real estate firm, Bedrock, has said the abatement is a critical component of its debt financing for its Hudson's site project. \u2014 Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press , 21 June 2022",
"Gasoline, a critical component of the American household budget, costs $5 a gallon on average nationwide, according to the AAA motor club, and hit a record earlier this month. \u2014 Josh Wingrove, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
"Student voice is a critical component in communicating mental health needs. \u2014 Nathaniel Von Der Embse, The Conversation , 3 June 2022",
"This lightweight substance is a critical component in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are used in most personal electronics and electric vehicles. \u2014 Emily Barone, Time , 26 May 2022",
"Nickel, a critical component of most lithium-ion batteries, has seen a huge price surge in the first few months of 2022. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 22 Apr. 2022",
"With defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah re-signing with the Miami Dolphins, the critical component of the team\u2019s defensive front that was potentially in flux this offseason was instead solidified. \u2014 David Furones, Sun Sentinel , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Cytokines are a critical component of the normal healing process, but for people with diabetes and underlying chronic inflammation, all those cytokines can damage healthy tissue. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu\u2019s multi- component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow. \u2014 Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com , 9 Nov. 2020",
"By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics. \u2014 Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY , 21 Oct. 2019",
"Once Cerar stepped down as prime minister earlier this year and the squabbling of coalition partners disappeared from the headlines, his image as a decent and component prime minister returned. \u2014 Tim Haughton, Washington Post , 5 June 2018"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin component-, componens , present participle of componere to put together \u2014 more at compound":"Noun and Adjective"
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u014d-n\u0259nt",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u014d-n\u0259nt, \u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02cc, k\u00e4m-\u02c8",
"k\u00e4m-\u02c8p\u014d-",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccp\u014d-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for component Noun element , component , constituent , ingredient mean one of the parts of a compound or complex whole. element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity. the basic elements of geometry component and constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product; component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character. the components of a stereo system constituent stresses its essential and formative character. the constituents of a chemical compound ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture. the ingredients of a cocktail",
"synonyms":[
"building block",
"constituent",
"element",
"factor",
"ingredient",
"member"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215743",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"comport":{
"antonyms":[
"differ (from)",
"disagree (with)"
],
"definitions":{
": compote sense 2":[],
": to be fitting : accord":[
"actions that comport with policy"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days",
"the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Her rulings in this sensitive area of the law generally comport with decisions by many federal judges. \u2014 Joan Biskupic, CNN , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The Ohio Supreme Court -- led by a courageous Republican chief justice -- has rejected multiple maps for failing to comport with the new nonpartisan criteria. \u2014 David Daley, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022",
"All this amounts to an unprecedented assault on narratives that don\u2019t comport with the message Moscow desperately wants to convey to the world, both about the new war and about its mounting internal dysfunction. \u2014 Ilan Berman, National Review , 3 Apr. 2022",
"The activism can include pushing climate goals at shareholder meetings and voting against directors and proposals that don\u2019t comport with the agenda, even if other decisions may benefit investors. \u2014 Mark Brnovich, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022",
"These are clear, consistent positions that comport with tenets of orthodox Christianity \u2014 as well as with Judaism and Islam. \u2014 David Harsanyi, National Review , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The fact that Biden received a small bump would comport with previous studies on the rally-around-the-flag effect. \u2014 Harry Enten, CNN , 13 Mar. 2022",
"In Anker\u2019s conception, freedom would comport seamlessly with the progressive Left\u2019s ambitions. \u2014 David Harsanyi, National Review , 14 Feb. 2022",
"That theory seems to comport with the way Felton framed the project in his Business Builders interview. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"No more than acceptance of subordination is an argument in favor of patriarchy or slavery can shunting political choice away from openly political forums comport with our ideal of collective self-government (let alone be required by it). \u2014 Ryan D. Doerfler, The New Republic , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Susanka's ideas comport with like-minded design enthusiasts gleaned from their Uruguayan backgrounds. \u2014 Rohan Preston, Star Tribune , 30 July 2021",
"But reconciliation also limits what provisions lawmakers can approve, and the Senate\u2019s nonpartisan parliamentarian found that raising the minimum wage didn\u2019t comport with reconciliation\u2019s rules. \u2014 Eric Morath, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2021",
"As an abattoir of reason, the ad at least comports with the spirit of this bailout. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Sep. 2019",
"Trump has authored Twitter posts before about sanctions that didn\u2019t comport with U.S. policy and that aides struggled to explain. \u2014 The Washington Post, The Mercury News , 21 June 2019",
"Trump has authored Twitter posts before about sanctions that didn\u2019t comport with U.S. policy and that aides struggled to explain. \u2014 The Washington Post, The Mercury News , 21 June 2019",
"Does that comport with your own experience with the violent crime increase, sheriff"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1589, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
"1771, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French comporter to bear, conduct, from Latin comportare to bring together, from com- + portare to carry \u2014 more at fare":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccp\u022frt",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u022frt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for comport Verb behave , conduct , deport , comport , acquit mean to act or to cause oneself to do something in a certain way. behave may apply to the meeting of a standard of what is proper or decorous. the children behaved in church conduct implies action or behavior that shows the extent of one's power to control or direct oneself. conducted herself with unfailing good humor deport implies behaving so as to show how far one conforms to conventional rules of discipline or propriety. the hero deported himself in accord with the code of chivalry comport suggests conduct measured by what is expected or required of one in a certain class or position. comported themselves as gentlemen acquit applies to action under stress that deserves praise or meets expectations. acquitted herself well in her first assignment",
"synonyms":[
"accord",
"agree",
"answer",
"check",
"chord",
"cohere",
"coincide",
"conform",
"consist",
"correspond",
"dovetail",
"fit",
"go",
"harmonize",
"jibe",
"rhyme",
"rime",
"sort",
"square",
"tally"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180145",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"comportment":{
"antonyms":[
"differ (from)",
"disagree (with)"
],
"definitions":{
": compote sense 2":[],
": to be fitting : accord":[
"actions that comport with policy"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"an outfit that most definitely does not comport with the company's guidelines for dress-down days",
"the grieving relatives comported themselves with grace and dignity during that difficult time",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Her rulings in this sensitive area of the law generally comport with decisions by many federal judges. \u2014 Joan Biskupic, CNN , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The Ohio Supreme Court -- led by a courageous Republican chief justice -- has rejected multiple maps for failing to comport with the new nonpartisan criteria. \u2014 David Daley, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022",
"All this amounts to an unprecedented assault on narratives that don\u2019t comport with the message Moscow desperately wants to convey to the world, both about the new war and about its mounting internal dysfunction. \u2014 Ilan Berman, National Review , 3 Apr. 2022",
"The activism can include pushing climate goals at shareholder meetings and voting against directors and proposals that don\u2019t comport with the agenda, even if other decisions may benefit investors. \u2014 Mark Brnovich, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022",
"These are clear, consistent positions that comport with tenets of orthodox Christianity \u2014 as well as with Judaism and Islam. \u2014 David Harsanyi, National Review , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The fact that Biden received a small bump would comport with previous studies on the rally-around-the-flag effect. \u2014 Harry Enten, CNN , 13 Mar. 2022",
"In Anker\u2019s conception, freedom would comport seamlessly with the progressive Left\u2019s ambitions. \u2014 David Harsanyi, National Review , 14 Feb. 2022",
"That theory seems to comport with the way Felton framed the project in his Business Builders interview. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"No more than acceptance of subordination is an argument in favor of patriarchy or slavery can shunting political choice away from openly political forums comport with our ideal of collective self-government (let alone be required by it). \u2014 Ryan D. Doerfler, The New Republic , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Susanka's ideas comport with like-minded design enthusiasts gleaned from their Uruguayan backgrounds. \u2014 Rohan Preston, Star Tribune , 30 July 2021",
"But reconciliation also limits what provisions lawmakers can approve, and the Senate\u2019s nonpartisan parliamentarian found that raising the minimum wage didn\u2019t comport with reconciliation\u2019s rules. \u2014 Eric Morath, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2021",
"As an abattoir of reason, the ad at least comports with the spirit of this bailout. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Sep. 2019",
"Trump has authored Twitter posts before about sanctions that didn\u2019t comport with U.S. policy and that aides struggled to explain. \u2014 The Washington Post, The Mercury News , 21 June 2019",
"Trump has authored Twitter posts before about sanctions that didn\u2019t comport with U.S. policy and that aides struggled to explain. \u2014 The Washington Post, The Mercury News , 21 June 2019",
"Does that comport with your own experience with the violent crime increase, sheriff"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1589, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
"1771, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French comporter to bear, conduct, from Latin comportare to bring together, from com- + portare to carry \u2014 more at fare":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccp\u022frt",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u022frt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for comport Verb behave , conduct , deport , comport , acquit mean to act or to cause oneself to do something in a certain way. behave may apply to the meeting of a standard of what is proper or decorous. the children behaved in church conduct implies action or behavior that shows the extent of one's power to control or direct oneself. conducted herself with unfailing good humor deport implies behaving so as to show how far one conforms to conventional rules of discipline or propriety. the hero deported himself in accord with the code of chivalry comport suggests conduct measured by what is expected or required of one in a certain class or position. comported themselves as gentlemen acquit applies to action under stress that deserves praise or meets expectations. acquitted herself well in her first assignment",
"synonyms":[
"accord",
"agree",
"answer",
"check",
"chord",
"cohere",
"coincide",
"conform",
"consist",
"correspond",
"dovetail",
"fit",
"go",
"harmonize",
"jibe",
"rhyme",
"rime",
"sort",
"square",
"tally"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044630",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"compos mentis":{
"antonyms":[
"brainsick",
"crazed",
"crazy",
"demented",
"deranged",
"insane",
"lunatic",
"mad",
"maniacal",
"maniac",
"mental",
"unbalanced",
"unsound"
],
"definitions":{
": of sound mind, memory, and understanding":[]
},
"examples":[
"went to court to prove that her grandmother was no longer compos mentis and needed a legal guardian"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1616, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin, literally, having mastery of one's mind":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4m-p\u0259-\u02c8sment-\u0259s",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259s-\u02c8men-t\u0259s, \u02c8k\u022fm-p\u022fs-\u02c8men-tis",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259s-\u02c8men-t\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"balanced",
"clearheaded",
"lucid",
"normal",
"right",
"sane",
"stable"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071815",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"compose":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to arrange in proper or orderly form":[
"The two men had laid him on the bed, and composed his limbs.",
"\u2014 Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu"
],
": to compose music for":[],
": to create by mental or artistic labor : produce":[
"compose a sonnet"
],
": to deal with or act on so as to reduce to a minimum":[
"compose their differences"
],
": to form by putting together : fashion":[
"a committee composed of three representatives",
"\u2014 Current Biography"
],
": to form the substance of : constitute":[
"composed of many ingredients"
],
": to formulate and write (a piece of music)":[
"composed a symphony"
],
": to free from agitation : calm , settle":[
"composed himself",
"Life moves on, \u2026 and one must compose oneself to meet it \u2026",
"\u2014 Rose Macaulay"
],
": to practice composition (as of literary, musical, or typographical work)":[
"At the age of 10, he was composing at the piano."
],
": to produce (columns, pages of type, etc.) by composition":[]
},
"examples":[
"She composed a letter to her sister.",
"He is in his studio composing .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Even artists who compose and arrange alone usually then work with a producer and engineer, or bring in studio musicians to flesh out their ideas. \u2014 Gary Smith, SPIN , 21 June 2022",
"The latest development in the science of fragrance creation appears in the form of AI programs that will compose scents under specific parameters. \u2014 Genevieve Fullan, Longreads , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Interestingly, though, of 30 large stocks that compose the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Ensign Peak has never invested in Coca-Cola. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Simon, the former Cancer Moonshot director, went further, calling for Collins to recuse himself from the search entirely, and for many directors of the 27 institutes that compose the NIH to join him in retirement. \u2014 Lev Facher, STAT , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Some will hire an agency, while others look for a dedicated person in the shape of a head of eCommerce or an analyst to look through the data, find those optimization opportunities and compose a plan. \u2014 Mike Bugembe, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"In reading aloud the terms of the agreement from his Washington, D.C., courtroom, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta twice stopped to give Ulrich time to compose himself. \u2014 Chris Joyner, ajc , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The officer was hit once but was able to compose herself and shoot McLeod, killing him, police said. \u2014 Eliott C. Mclaughlin, Joe Sutton And Lucy Kafanov, CNN , 29 Dec. 2021",
"The film is perhaps better suited to young audiences, who will appreciate scenes in which Marie-Jos\u00e8phe draws inspiration from the mermaid\u2019s song to compose a cantata. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 22 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French composer , from Latin componere (perfect indicative composui ) \u2014 more at compound":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u014dz"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"cast",
"craft",
"draft",
"draw up",
"formulate",
"frame",
"prepare"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231426",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"composed":{
"antonyms":[
"agitated",
"discomposed",
"disturbed",
"flustered",
"perturbed",
"unglued",
"unhinged",
"unstrung",
"upset"
],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[
"He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly composed when he walked onto the stage.",
"They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Despite sharing the same basic architecture as the 370Z, this new Z is noticeably more composed on the road. \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"However, Wednesday night, Marriotts Ridge was the more methodical and composed unit, patiently working the ball around for the right shot. \u2014 Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun , 26 May 2022",
"There are crystal-clear, composed portraits but also hazy, haphazard landscapes and interiors. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 14 May 2022",
"But Anna Lunina \u2013 with her three youngest children playing around her \u2013 is determined to remain composed . \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 6 May 2022",
"And he looked composed enough last night to give fits to all the other candidates. \u2014 Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 22 Mar. 2022",
"So, Curry will try to get under his skin during workouts to help him learn how to remain composed . \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The people around you may even play with your emotions to try and get a rise out of you, but do your best to stay composed and give them something to think about with your response. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"But the way Judge Jackson navigated complex and sometimes unfair questions and remained composed and articulate was astounding. \u2014 Al.com Staff, al , 27 Mar. 2022"
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"1607, in the meaning defined above":""
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"see compose":""
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u014dzd"
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"sedate",
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"self-possessed",
"serene",
"smooth",
"together",
"tranquil",
"undisturbed",
"unperturbed",
"unruffled",
"unshaken",
"untroubled",
"unworried"
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"agitated",
"discomposed",
"disturbed",
"flustered",
"perturbed",
"unglued",
"unhinged",
"unstrung",
"upset"
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"He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly composed when he walked onto the stage.",
"They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Despite sharing the same basic architecture as the 370Z, this new Z is noticeably more composed on the road. \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"However, Wednesday night, Marriotts Ridge was the more methodical and composed unit, patiently working the ball around for the right shot. \u2014 Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun , 26 May 2022",
"There are crystal-clear, composed portraits but also hazy, haphazard landscapes and interiors. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 14 May 2022",
"But Anna Lunina \u2013 with her three youngest children playing around her \u2013 is determined to remain composed . \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 6 May 2022",
"And he looked composed enough last night to give fits to all the other candidates. \u2014 Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 22 Mar. 2022",
"So, Curry will try to get under his skin during workouts to help him learn how to remain composed . \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The people around you may even play with your emotions to try and get a rise out of you, but do your best to stay composed and give them something to think about with your response. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"But the way Judge Jackson navigated complex and sometimes unfair questions and remained composed and articulate was astounding. \u2014 Al.com Staff, al , 27 Mar. 2022"
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"1607, in the meaning defined above":""
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"see compose":""
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u014dzd"
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"collected",
"cool",
"coolheaded",
"equal",
"level",
"limpid",
"peaceful",
"placid",
"possessed",
"recollected",
"sedate",
"self-composed",
"self-possessed",
"serene",
"smooth",
"together",
"tranquil",
"undisturbed",
"unperturbed",
"unruffled",
"unshaken",
"untroubled",
"unworried"
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"composite materials"
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"composite materials"
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": factorable into two or more prime factors other than 1 and itself":[
"8 is a positive composite integer."
],
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"\u2026 the composite man called the Poet \u2026",
"\u2014 Richard Poirier",
"\u2026 the knight was a composite portrait of men whom Chaucer personally knew.",
"\u2014 John Livingston Lowes"
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": specifying a range of values for one or more statistical parameters \u2014 compare simple sense 10":[],
": having two signal components (such as chrominance and luminance ) combined in a single channel":[
"For years, commercial television equipment has relied upon composite video cabling, which carries both brightness (luminance) and color (chroma) in a single cable. Problem is, before your television can produce a picture from this signal, it must be heavily filtered, resulting in serious degradation of image quality.",
"\u2014 Home Theater Buyer's Guide"
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"\u2014 compare component entry 2 sense 2":[
"For years, commercial television equipment has relied upon composite video cabling, which carries both brightness (luminance) and color (chroma) in a single cable. Problem is, before your television can produce a picture from this signal, it must be heavily filtered, resulting in serious degradation of image quality.",
"\u2014 Home Theater Buyer's Guide"
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": something composite : compound":[
"a composite of two images"
],
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"daisies, dandelions, and other composites"
],
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": an artist's sketch or digitally generated image of a criminal suspect usually created from witnesses' descriptions and used to help police identify and apprehend the suspect":[
"a police composite",
"Police have released a composite of the suspect based on a description from the victim of the April 4 robbery.",
"\u2014 Jim Jaworski"
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"composite the images"
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"k\u00e4m-\u02c8p\u00e4-z\u0259t",
"especially British \u02c8k\u00e4m-p\u0259-zit",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u00e4-z\u0259t",
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"alloy",
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"amalgamation",
"blend",
"cocktail",
"combination",
"compound",
"conflation",
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"fusion",
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"meld",
"mix",
"mixture",
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"the movie's special effects included the use of many composite photographs",
"Noun",
"a composite of diverse communities",
"He spotted a man who resembled the police composite .",
"Verb",
"wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The composite carbon fiber materials are completely recyclable. \u2014 Nargess Banks, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"He is ranked No. 18 among senior recruits in the state, according to the 247 composite ratings. \u2014 Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al , 28 June 2022",
"Instead, it will be powered by an 1,100 hp V-8 hybrid engine bolted to an exceptionally light and stiff Formula 1\u2013style carbon- composite tub. \u2014 Ben Oliver, Robb Report , 28 June 2022",
"McWilliams is rated as the No. 15 in-state prospect on the 247sports composite list. \u2014 Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star , 27 June 2022",
"In fact, this ocean is only water in the loosest sense: broken into its composite hydrogen and oxygen atoms and chemically bound to the surrounding rock, this ocean is in storage. \u2014 Theo Nicitopoulos, Smithsonian Magazine , 21 June 2022",
"The 6-foot-2, 185-pound receiver is ranked as the No. 3 receiver and No. 28 overall player in the 247sports composite ratings. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 21 June 2022",
"The photo eerily resembles a composite sketch of the thieves. \u2014 Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic , 16 June 2022",
"Also worth seeing its yesterday\u2019s Astronomy Picture of the Day, which featured a composite image of 48 photos of the Moon in different colors taken by astrophotographer Marcella Giulia Pace. \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Standard & Poor\u2019s 500 rose about 1.5% to 3,789.99, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite beat the other indexes with a 2.5% gain to 11,099.15. \u2014 Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite , which has been in a bear market for months, fell 3.2 percent. \u2014 Jeanna Smialek, New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"The character isn\u2019t based on a real person like the other leads, instead being a composite of many producers who worked at the station. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 5 May 2022",
"Barry is a composite of a bunch of different people. \u2014 Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, Google\u2019s parent company, are down more than 10% for the month, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite , which fell 2.5% Friday, is down more than 9%. \u2014 Coral Murphy Marcos, BostonGlobe.com , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite was up 0.6% after swinging between modest gains and losses. \u2014 CBS News , 25 Feb. 2022",
"The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also set new highs. \u2014 Ken Sweet, Star Tribune , 12 Feb. 2021",
"Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.5% higher. \u2014 Stan Choe, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"It\u2019s not an exaggeration to say that today a creator can create a graphic or animation with their phone and composite it into a video with better resolution than what the creators of the 1990s TV show Babylon 5 could do. \u2014 Nathaniel Hunter, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Of the 21 Tide players ranked within the top 50 by 247 Sports\u2019 industry composite the past three classes (2020-22), six have been outside linebackers -- two more than any other position group. \u2014 Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq composite all plunged more than 7% on Monday. \u2014 Sean Higgins, Washington Examiner , 10 Mar. 2020",
"The Dow Jones industrial average climbed more than 480 points and the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq composite each hit an all-time high. \u2014 Alex Veiga, SFChronicle.com , 5 Feb. 2020",
"The senior linebacker also moved up to a four-star prospect in the 247Sports composite ranking. \u2014 Adam Lichtenstein, sun-sentinel.com , 31 July 2019",
"Google This feature also taps into a burst of multiple images, and then uses Google\u2019s Pixel Visual Core chip to composite a blur-free photo. \u2014 Jon Phillips, PCWorld , 9 Oct. 2018",
"Smart marvels at the hype around Georgia\u2019s most recent recruiting class, which snapped Alabama\u2019s seven-year stranglehold on the top spot in the 247Sports composite ranking. \u2014 Andy Staples, SI.com , 26 Mar. 2018",
"Facebook's issues have hurt the Nasdaq composite the most. \u2014 Adam Shell, USA TODAY , 19 Mar. 2018"
],
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"Latin compositus , past participle of componere \u2014 see compose":"Adjective and Noun"
},
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"1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
"1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1923, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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": an intellectual creation: such as":[],
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],
": mutual settlement or agreement":[
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],
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": the production of type or typographic characters (as in photocomposition) arranged for printing":[],
": the qualitative and quantitative makeup of a chemical compound":[
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],
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},
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"the changing composition of the country's population",
"the composition of a chemical compound",
"The teacher reminded us to hand in our compositions at the end of class.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fireworks prohibited: Fireworks containing more than two grains of explosive composition , any mail-order fireworks. \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"All of these notes are part of the sumptuous composition that is Elvis, in its attempts to truly pay deference to the artists Presley loved. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 26 June 2022",
"The construction of the composition betrays the tranquility that first greets the viewer. \u2014 Helen A. Cooper, WSJ , 10 June 2022",
"From analysis of gas composition in ice core samples, scientists can tell that for almost 6,000 years of human history before the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, carbon dioxide levels stayed consistently around 280 ppm. \u2014 Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 June 2022",
"And there\u2019s a dashing graphic sense of composition and an assertively precise sense of rapid action that owes nothing to the generic jumble with which most Hollywood action scenes are filmed and edited. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 2 June 2022",
"That tragic final act is elevated by some of the most gorgeous passages in composer Cho\u2019s score and by DP Kim\u2019s consistently arresting sense of composition , with expressive use of low/high angles. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 May 2022",
"To encourage others to perform the song, the YouTube video also includes the sheet music of the composition . \u2014 Thom Duffy, Billboard , 6 May 2022",
"What about Graham\u2019s track brought out the best in Long\u2019s passionate vocals and the 6/8 timing of the composition "
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
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},
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"\u02cck\u00e4m-p\u0259-\u02c8zi-sh\u0259n"
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"number",
"opus",
"piece",
"work"
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"noun"
]
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": ability or possibility of coexisting":[
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"\u2014 Grace De Laguna"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
"Medieval Latin compossibil is + English -ity":""
},
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"k\u0259m-",
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"k\u0259m\u02c8p-",
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183719",
"type":[
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": mixture , compound":[],
": to convert (a material, such as plant debris) to compost":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"We compost leaves in our backyard.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"When composting and recycling became mandatory in 2009, the city\u2019s waste management company, Recology, offered compost pails, labels, signs, tool kits, and training to residents and businesses. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 June 2022",
"Black Earth Compost, an organic-waste collection and compost -processing company in Manchester, Mass., with 78 employees, starts drivers at $18 an hour. \u2014 Ruth Simon, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
"Reduce Organic Waste and Green Your Yard, visit www.cuyahogarecycles.org for composting tips and upcoming compost seminars or call 216-443-3749. \u2014 Linda Gandee, cleveland , 20 June 2022",
"These microbes are what make compost so good for the soil. \u2014 Iona Brannon, Bon App\u00e9tit , 15 June 2022",
"The soil should be well drained and amended with compost . \u2014 Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"The members grabbed their backpacks, gathered up half-empty bags of chips and some clementine peels to use as compost , and alighted into a blare of car horns and the blithe clamor of a midtown Saturday night. \u2014 Danyoung Kim, The New Yorker , 2 June 2022",
"Residents in the program received a brochure and a compost kitchen pail from the city. \u2014 Karen Garciastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
"Organic fertilizers such as compost (breaks down very slowly but usually does not attract dogs) will help the plant. \u2014 oregonlive , 21 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The extra probiotics give the Lomi compost a nutrient-rich boost. \u2014 Iona Brannon, Bon App\u00e9tit , 15 June 2022",
"The Arboretum uses leaf mulch in all its garden beds, after the leaves have been allowed to compost for a few months. \u2014 Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"In my experience, people who really want to compost will find a method that suits their physical capabilities and life style. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 May 2022",
"The Fallbrook Action Climate Team will talk about planting appropriate for the climate, using mulch and compost to conserve water, and managing irrigation efficiently, as well as soil types and gardening styles. \u2014 Rose Wojnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Many residents want to compost , supporters say, but the program is either not available in their districts or in their building. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Feb. 2022",
"The bag is sturdy and odorless, so there\u2019s no need to worry about any worms or compost seeping out. \u2014 Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics , 3 May 2022",
"Such a shift can mean that people recycle and compost more, so the total volume of the waste stream remains relatively stable. \u2014 Lily Baum Pollans, The Conversation , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Residents in Hamilton County can compost their Christmas trees and other holiday greenery through one of the county's three yard trimming drop-off sites. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 27 Dec. 2021"
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"1829, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccp\u014dst",
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"type":[
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"agitation",
"discomposure",
"perturbation"
],
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": a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession":[
"The witness started to break down, then paused and regained her composure ."
]
},
"examples":[
"After the initial shock she regained her composure .",
"kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Two of the team's players, Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith, lost their composure with each other on the bench. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 18 May 2022",
"My biggest concern was keeping my composure during the whole time. \u2014 CBS News , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Marks brought his teammates to the mound for a meeting after Service tied the game and shared some encouraging words that inspired them to calm their nerves and keep their collective composure . \u2014 Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News , 3 June 2022",
"When things get tough, his composure provides a calming influence. \u2014 Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune , 30 May 2022",
"Feeding off the energy of their fans and head coach Bill Ferris, the Bombers found their composure to tie the set at 18 and eventually take a slim lead. \u2014 Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer , 29 May 2022",
"While Summerhays has played in just eight tournaments this season and earned ASU's third-highest stroke average (74.85), her composure on the course has impressed the Sun Devils and demonstrated a fit in the team\u2019s championship culture. \u2014 Drew Schott, The Arizona Republic , 21 May 2022",
"After the attack, Chappelle's publicist, Carla Sims, praised the comedian for keeping his composure . \u2014 Lauren Huff, EW.com , 6 May 2022",
"Isobel Yeung has maintained her composure while reporting on atrocities that some people can hardly stomach. \u2014 Michelle Ruiz, Vogue , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
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"1647, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
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},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u014d-zh\u0259r"
],
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"calmness",
"collectedness",
"composedness",
"cool",
"coolness",
"countenance",
"equanimity",
"equilibrium",
"imperturbability",
"placidity",
"repose",
"sangfroid",
"self-composedness",
"self-possession",
"serenity",
"tranquillity",
"tranquility",
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],
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"type":[
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},
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": a drinking or tippling together : carouse":[]
},
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"Latin compotation-, compotatio (translation of Greek symposion drinking party), from com- + potatio potation":""
},
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],
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"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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": one who drinks with another":[]
},
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"Late Latin, from Latin com- + potator drinker, from potatus , (past participle of potare to drink) + -or":""
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043857",
"type":[
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},
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": a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes , fruits, nuts, or sweets are served":[],
": a dessert of fruit cooked in syrup":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Choose from a generous list of fresh toppings, like mixed berry compote , syrup, powdered sugar, and wheat germ to make this sweet brunch even more filling. \u2014 AccessAtlanta , 18 June 2022",
"Beguiling cherry-berry aromas combine with scents of cranberry compote and something intriguingly savory. \u2014 Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
"Gluten-free hazelnut cake topped with ganache and lingonberry compote . \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 31 May 2022",
"My favorite way to serve them is with dollops of sour cream, cherry compote , heaping spoonfuls of cinnamon sugar, and a generous pour of maple syrup. \u2014 Chaya Rappoport, Bon App\u00e9tit , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Serve with fresh berries, cherry compote , banana slices, honey, maple syrup, sour cream or yogurt. \u2014 Chaya Rappoport, Bon App\u00e9tit , 21 Apr. 2022",
"High-toned aromatics mingle purple flowers with crushed rock, strawberry and black raspberry compote with forest underbrush. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 11 Apr. 2022",
"While compote is a term that most 13-year-olds wouldn't use, Andrew called it a fancy name for jam or jelly. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Simple desserts will also draw on market produce, like rum cake topped with blackberries and plum compote . \u2014 Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle , 18 Oct. 2021"
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"The lawyers also tried to demonstrate that the sisters did not comprehend that they had been sterilized, and still dreamed of bearing children someday. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"There is still an immense amount of work to be done in making machines that truly can comprehend and reason about the world around them. \u2014 Gary Marcus, Scientific American , 6 June 2022",
"People who do not speak English can now learn, comprehend , and use Bitcoin in their native language. \u2014 Rufas Kamau, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"After Jones was charged, she was found mentally unfit, but has been declared able now to comprehend the court proceedings and assist in her defense. \u2014 Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com , 18 Feb. 2022",
"That tack, however, wasn\u2019t available to Branagh with Death on the Nile, and anyone who sees the film will instantly comprehend why. \u2014 Nick Schager, Rolling Stone , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Three days pass as the siblings comprehend the passing of their father, until the sister takes on the responsibility of going to town, revealing a part of their past. \u2014 Emiliano Granada, Variety , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Yet five Pennsylvanians who apparently can\u2019t comprehend basic instructions sued in federal court after their undated ballots were rejected in last year\u2019s judicial elections. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"There were balloons, cheerleaders, the school drum line and then an announcement that some students couldn\u2019t quite comprehend or believe. \u2014 Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel , 12 May 2022"
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"\u2014 Henry Osborn Taylor"
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"\u2014 Thomas B. Silver",
"Our civilization comprehends great variety and complexity \u2026",
"\u2014 Perry Meisel"
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"the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong",
"it took me a while to comprehend algebra",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The lawyers also tried to demonstrate that the sisters did not comprehend that they had been sterilized, and still dreamed of bearing children someday. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"There is still an immense amount of work to be done in making machines that truly can comprehend and reason about the world around them. \u2014 Gary Marcus, Scientific American , 6 June 2022",
"People who do not speak English can now learn, comprehend , and use Bitcoin in their native language. \u2014 Rufas Kamau, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"After Jones was charged, she was found mentally unfit, but has been declared able now to comprehend the court proceedings and assist in her defense. \u2014 Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com , 18 Feb. 2022",
"That tack, however, wasn\u2019t available to Branagh with Death on the Nile, and anyone who sees the film will instantly comprehend why. \u2014 Nick Schager, Rolling Stone , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Three days pass as the siblings comprehend the passing of their father, until the sister takes on the responsibility of going to town, revealing a part of their past. \u2014 Emiliano Granada, Variety , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Yet five Pennsylvanians who apparently can\u2019t comprehend basic instructions sued in federal court after their undated ballots were rejected in last year\u2019s judicial elections. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"There were balloons, cheerleaders, the school drum line and then an announcement that some students couldn\u2019t quite comprehend or believe. \u2014 Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel , 12 May 2022"
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"examples":[
"a book that makes the subject of longitude comprehensible to most laymen",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For a moment, the world was small and comprehensible . \u2014 Karen Gardiner, Washington Post , 27 May 2022",
"So introducing reliable, comprehensible , and globally comparable disclosure requirements is important, for both the economy and the financial sector. \u2014 Irene Heemskerk, Time , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Denis Villeneuve, credited with making a book thought to be un-adaptable into something cinematic and comprehensible , returns as director. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Hood by Air was more comprehensible as one thing: The industry called it streetwear. \u2014 Steff Yotka, Vogue , 12 Feb. 2022",
"The depth of the loss Kanye felt since Donda\u2019s death in 2007 is for a moment made comprehensible . \u2014 Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Start by releasing a concise but comprehensible disclosure on your website regarding how and why your AI is being used, as well as how it is trained and monitored. \u2014 Hikari Senju, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
"In a live broadcast, analysts and shoutcasters will be tasked with making what\u2019s on screen comprehensible for a likely audience of hundreds of thousands. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 May 2021",
"Definitions, boundaries, measurement and performance against targets needs to be comprehensible to all. \u2014 Felicia Jackson, Forbes , 19 Jan. 2022"
],
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"1598, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"The students showed excellent reading comprehension .",
"the president's comprehension of the current situation in the Middle East",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This model provides the audience with familiarity and can aid in their comprehension . \u2014 Jaime Hunt, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Cell biologists know that the rewards for comprehension are substantial. \u2014 James Somers, The New Yorker , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Given that the European colonizers are long gone, while Indigenous people are still around, take this as a strike in favor of the enduring power of comprehension over money. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"Now is not the time to be valuing speed at the cost of comprehension . \u2014 Lauren M. Singer Trakhman, The Conversation , 3 June 2022",
"This increased my speed-reading rate but not my comprehension of the sad state of the rattan side table on which a beautiful Dorothy Thorpe collins glass was carelessly placed. \u2014 Michelle Slatalla, WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"There is sometimes a lack of comprehension of the reality of poverty. \u2014 Elizabeth Macbride, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Can some kind of real comprehension of the world emerge through that prison house of language",
"Its meanings dance at the edge of comprehension , but with infectious improvisatory rhythms. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022"
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"Natalie's every move was photographed, a documentation of a happy childhood as comprehensive as it was false. \u2014 John Gregory Dunne , New York Review of Books , 15 Jan. 2004",
"Inevitably, though, in so comprehensive an account, some important events and themes are cursorily checked off \u2026 \u2014 Isabel Fonseca , Times Literary Supplement , 29 Jan. 1993",
"Walcott proceeded to misinterpret these fossils in a comprehensive and thoroughly consistent manner \u2026 \u2014 Stephen Jay Gould , Wonderful Life , 1989",
"a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution",
"a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the battle for comprehensive gun reform isn't won yet. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"The clinic expanded its program that helps senior patients by bringing comprehensive care from their doctor\u2019s office to their home. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 June 2022",
"Biden\u2019s executive order would instruct the Department of Health and Human Services to release new sample policies for states on how to expand access to comprehensive health care for LGBTQ patients. \u2014 Sabrina Eaton, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
"That does not help bring us together for comprehensive immigration reform. \u2014 ABC News , 22 May 2022",
"The comedian George Carlin remains a fixture in American cultural discourse more than a decade after his death, and this two-part documentary provides a comprehensive if diffuse exploration of his life and work. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"For example, the maintenance industry uses digital twins to help fix machines and gain a comprehensive overview of different parts or components. \u2014 Daniel Fallmann, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Helpfully, a new analysis that leverages the cancellation of the comprehensive care for joint replacements program demonstrates exactly why randomized evaluations are so important. \u2014 Jesse Gubb, STAT , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Under the title Opening The Gates, the 13th edition of PhotoIreland Festival presents the most comprehensive overview on the History and Practice of Photography in Ireland to date. \u2014 Vogue , 27 Apr. 2022"
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"Natalie's every move was photographed, a documentation of a happy childhood as comprehensive as it was false. \u2014 John Gregory Dunne , New York Review of Books , 15 Jan. 2004",
"Inevitably, though, in so comprehensive an account, some important events and themes are cursorily checked off \u2026 \u2014 Isabel Fonseca , Times Literary Supplement , 29 Jan. 1993",
"Walcott proceeded to misinterpret these fossils in a comprehensive and thoroughly consistent manner \u2026 \u2014 Stephen Jay Gould , Wonderful Life , 1989",
"a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution",
"a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the battle for comprehensive gun reform isn't won yet. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"The clinic expanded its program that helps senior patients by bringing comprehensive care from their doctor\u2019s office to their home. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 June 2022",
"Biden\u2019s executive order would instruct the Department of Health and Human Services to release new sample policies for states on how to expand access to comprehensive health care for LGBTQ patients. \u2014 Sabrina Eaton, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
"That does not help bring us together for comprehensive immigration reform. \u2014 ABC News , 22 May 2022",
"The comedian George Carlin remains a fixture in American cultural discourse more than a decade after his death, and this two-part documentary provides a comprehensive if diffuse exploration of his life and work. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"For example, the maintenance industry uses digital twins to help fix machines and gain a comprehensive overview of different parts or components. \u2014 Daniel Fallmann, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Helpfully, a new analysis that leverages the cancellation of the comprehensive care for joint replacements program demonstrates exactly why randomized evaluations are so important. \u2014 Jesse Gubb, STAT , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Under the title Opening The Gates, the 13th edition of PhotoIreland Festival presents the most comprehensive overview on the History and Practice of Photography in Ireland to date. \u2014 Vogue , 27 Apr. 2022"
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"compress the air in a closed chamber",
"Her lips compressed into a frown.",
"a material that compresses easily",
"This type of file compresses easily.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Sonia Yanes focused on adaptive design, paying attention to details that were both functional and fashionable, like buttonhole pleats that compress and release. \u2014 Vogue , 23 May 2022",
"Beyond the near term, the likelihood is that valuations will compress when the Federal Reserve tightens monetary policy. \u2014 Nick Sargen, Forbes , 2 Sep. 2021",
"The Dances compress a tight pack of varied moods and emotions \u2014 almost all of them smuggled through the last century into various corners of culture. \u2014 Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"The Wall Street veteran, who made a name betting successfully against corporate frauds like Enron, expects Coinbase\u2019s fees to compress from their current levels as competition from rivals including Binance, Kraken, Gemini and FTX intensify. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 31 May 2022",
"Instead, the bands are adjusted to modesty compress the upper arms or legs by approximately 70%. \u2014 Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal , 12 May 2022",
"Clayton points to cell phone records that would further compress the window of opportunity to commit the murders. \u2014 Joseph Diaz, ABC News , 19 May 2022",
"Plus, the folder helps compress workwear and keep it winkle-free for easy business travel. \u2014 Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping , 9 May 2022",
"The movie stacks one montage after another, alternating between obvious and unexpected jokes along the way, to compress the kind of physical training that would normally take a decade or more. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 6 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Apply a cold compress for 10 minutes to reduce the swelling and itching. \u2014 Cierra Britten, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"The welcoming staff greets me with a cold compress and tea elixir, both seeped in star anise, as a sensory pick-me-up after the hour-long drive from Cancun airport. \u2014 Cori Murray, Essence , 11 May 2022",
"Other ways to treat morning headaches caused by tension include a warm or cold compress to ease the pain, a warm shower to relax tense muscles, or a massage to loosen trigger points. \u2014 Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Apply a cold compress or ice pack to your head or neck. \u2014 Abigail Libers, SELF , 2 Mar. 2022",
"The man\u2019s son, his primary caregiver, puts drops in his mouth, then dips a cold compress in water, placing it on his forehead. \u2014 Ken Budd, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Dec. 2021",
"Applying a cool compress can help numb the pain in your head, Dr. Csere says. \u2014 Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF , 17 Nov. 2021",
"Finally, a cool compress could provide some immediate relief if the aforementioned remedies aren\u2019t working. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Lincoln\u2019s father, Mike, ran the family\u2019s cotton compress and warehouse in the nearby town of Sudan, putting Lincoln and his younger brother, Garrett, to work hauling bales of cotton via forklift in the hot Texas sun. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 Dec. 2021"
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"Middle English, from Late Latin compressare to press hard, frequentative of Latin comprimere to compress, from com- + premere to press \u2014 more at press":"Verb",
"Middle French compresse , from compresser to compress, from Late Latin compressare":"Noun"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The athletic-fitting, compressible , and durable hoodie serves equally well as a midlayer for cold-weather and stop-and-go sports or as an outer layer for high-output days under friendly skies. \u2014 Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online , 11 Apr. 2020",
"Goose or duck down provides the warmest, lightest, most compressible insulation. \u2014 Kelly Bastone, Outside Online , 18 June 2021",
"This compressible , 600-fill down blanket will keep you warm on your next stargazing outing. \u2014 Johanna Flashman, Outside Online , 15 Apr. 2020",
"Many sleeping bags are labeled by the minimum temperature an average sleeper will be comfortable; a compressible 20-degree bag will work for many people for three seasons. \u2014 Kathryn Miles, Outside Online , 24 Apr. 2019",
"Like sleeping on a cloud, the Mountain Classic Camp Sleeping bag is filled with warm, compressible and high-lofting polyester insulation. \u2014 Dan Q. Dao, Forbes , 17 June 2021",
"This light, compressible , water-resistant find is fully insulated with premium 850-fill-power goose down, offering the brand\u2019s best warmth-to-weight ratio to stave off those late night chills and keep you sleeping peacefully through the night. \u2014 Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY , 27 May 2021",
"By using a fungus to remove a material called lignin from the cell walls of a small piece of balsa wood, the team of university scientists made the wood vastly more compressible , with a piezoelectric output more than 50 times greater than normal. \u2014 Scott Carpenter, Forbes , 20 Apr. 2021",
"Though still very compact compared to a household pillow, compressible travel pillows are the bulkiest type of camping pillow. \u2014 The Editors, Outdoor Life , 25 Aug. 2019"
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"the compression of a long, complicated story into a two-hour movie is never easy",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This is not only stretching budgets but also leading to pay compression . \u2014 Lisa Shuster, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"Urbody\u2019s compression tops are designed to be worn all day long, providing affirmation without presenting a health risk. \u2014 Lindsay Lee Wallace, refinery29.com , 27 June 2022",
"Jonah, who suffered 12 compression fractures in his spine and other broken bones, is getting stronger every day, his father said. \u2014 Kelsy Kershaw, NBC News , 24 June 2022",
"Inside, there\u2019s a compression board and straps, a removable accessories pouch, and two zippered pockets on the top. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 24 June 2022",
"The boy spent five days in the hospital, suffering from compression fractures in his back, and was in a brace for two months. \u2014 Adriana Gomez Licon, Orlando Sentinel , 24 June 2022",
"The seats are designed with compression padding for the kids, and the extra-large UPF 50+ canopies feature peek-through windows. \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
"Up until Wednesday, there were few signs that fee compression was on the immediate horizon in crypto. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
"For starters, the giant dive club comes complete with its own dedicated compression chamber and garage for a 59-foot dive boat, as reported by SuperYacht Times. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 13 June 2022"
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": a longitudinal wave (such as a sound wave) propagated by the elastic compression of the medium":[]
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"1875, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u2026 a misconception as to what comprises a literary generation.",
"\u2014 William Styron",
"\u2026 about 8 percent of our military forces are comprised of women.",
"\u2014 Jimmy Carter"
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"The factory was to be a vast installation, comprising fifty buildings.",
"\u2014 Jane Jacobs",
"The play comprises three acts."
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"\u2026 civilization as Lenin used the term would then certainly have comprised the changes that are now associated in our minds with \"developed\" rather than \"developing\" states.",
"\u2014 The Times Literary Supplement (London)"
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"examples":[
"Each army division comprised 4,500 troops.",
"The play comprises three acts.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Smoothie bowls, avocado toast, bagels, omelettes, and a whole lot more comprise a menu that boasts arguably the most savory, fresh ingredients in town. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 20 June 2022",
"Proof sold nearly 266,000 in traditional album sales \u2013 of which digital albums comprise 6,500. \u2014 Keith Caulfield, Billboard , 19 June 2022",
"This trend will expand with the emergence of synthetic data, which Gartner predicts will comprise 60% of all AI and analytics models by 2024. \u2014 Clayton Nicholas, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Some of this penny-pinching behavior isn\u2019t such a bad thing for Kroger, for which private-label products comprise more than a fifth of sales excluding fuel. \u2014 Jinjoo Lee, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Committee members also asked follow-up questions of individual applicants, and these more specific lines of inquiry will comprise the bulk of the next round of interviews. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022",
"The new show, whose first season will comprise 52 episodes of 11 minutes each, will be aimed at a pre-school audiences. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 14 June 2022",
"His research, which received no government funding, has been published in 50 of what will ultimately comprise close to 100 volumes. \u2014 New York Times , 11 June 2022",
"Students of color comprise the majority, as there are 253 Hispanic/Latino students and 220 Black/African American students enrolled, in comparison to 90 white students and four Asian American students. \u2014 Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022"
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"muster"
],
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"verb"
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": an agreement in Roman civil law between private persons referring a dispute between them to a designated third person for decision":[]
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"illnesses that can seriously compromise the immune system",
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"\u2014 Ranjana Srivastava"
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"The union and employer agreed to compromise ."
],
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"Confidential information was compromised ."
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"Noun",
"\"You can't always come up with the optimal solution, but you can usually come up with a better solution,\" he [Barack Obama] said over lunch one afternoon. \"A good compromise , a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence.\" \u2014 William Finnegan , New Yorker , 31 May 2004",
"I therefore proposed a \u2026 strategy that raised the possibility of compromise \u2026 \u2014 Robert S. McNamara , In Retrospect , 1995",
"I've had other films that were successful, but I'm aware of the compromises I made\u2014and they were tremendous. \u2014 Woody Allen , Rolling Stone , 16 Sept. 1993",
"In his promotion of burgeoning black writers, however, Hughes made no compromises . \u2014 Rita Dove , New York Times Book Review , 9 Oct. 1988",
"the art of political compromise",
"To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise .",
"a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise",
"She says that accepting their proposal would be a compromise of her principles.",
"Verb",
"You don't make deals that compromise yourself or your team, of course, but you help other riders if you can, so they might return the favor. \u2014 Lance Armstrong , It's Not About the Bike , (2000) 2001",
"The book is compromised by the author's lack of selectivity. \u2014 Amy Hempel , Ms. , October/November 1999",
"Our plan had been to pass a good balanced budget without compromising its essential components \u2026 \u2014 Tony Blankley , George , September 1997",
"Lieutenant Charon would get a pat on the back from his captain \u2026 not to mention congratulations for running such a quiet and effective operation that had not compromised his informants \u2026 \u2014 Tom Clancy , Without Remorse , 1994",
"Finally, the two sides compromised and a treaty was signed \u2026 \u2014 Alfredo Quarto , Cultural Survival Quarterly , 1990",
"The two sides were unwilling to compromise .",
"We can't reveal that information without compromising national security.",
"a dangerous drug that can further compromise an already weakened immune system",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Now even that compromise bill is being held up by the politics of immigration. \u2014 Karen Kaplanscience And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"The compromise legislation under consideration would, for the first time, open up access to juvenile crime and mental health records for purchasers ages 18 to 21. \u2014 New York Times , 19 June 2022",
"The compromise legislation under consideration would, for the first time, open up access to juvenile crime and mental health records for purchasers ages 18 to 21. \u2014 Glenn Thrush, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"Any legislation this year probably requires a Senate compromise bill to hit the floor by the beginning of September at the latest. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 17 June 2022",
"The Senate left Washington on Thursday, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., indicating a short turnaround for the compromise legislation -- members would vote upon a June 6 return to the chamber. \u2014 Isabella Murray, ABC News , 31 May 2022",
"There is little evidence that the sort of sprawling compromise bill that won approval in Florida could come together on Capitol Hill. \u2014 Mike Debonis, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
"According to the Associated Press, while Congress is taking a break, Schumer will give bipartisan negotiations in the Senate two weeks to reach a compromise bill. \u2014 Ashlee Banks, Essence , 27 May 2022",
"The General Assembly returns to Richmond on Wednesday to vote on a compromise budget bill \u2014 too late for Memorial Day motorists. \u2014 Lori Aratani, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Ousting managers is the strongest measure shareholders can take to hold companies accountable, and the threat of a board seat battle could make managers more willing to compromise with shareholders on climate issues in advance. \u2014 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz , 30 May 2022",
"Indeed, the worst fear many lawmakers have is losing a primary to someone in their party who is even more hard-line, on guns among other issues, thus removing any incentive whatsoever to compromise . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
"The real question is what the company will be willing to compromise on to make this device a reality. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 13 May 2022",
"Ivy is the only single-serve option for wine lovers who refuse to compromise on quality and sustainability. \u2014 Soulaima Gourani, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"By operating outside your control, hackers can intrude and compromise these targets\u2014which will often go undetected for a long time\u2014all the while reaping the rewards for their hacking efforts. \u2014 Ran Nahmias, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"In the case of the FCC, the agency not only advocated for the interests of the telecommunications industry but adopted its worldview, scorning evidence of risk and making cooperation and compromise nearly impossible. \u2014 Peter Elkind, ProPublica , 26 May 2022",
"The problem won\u2019t be solved until firearms owners finally understand that it must be solved and compromise with gun control advocates \u2014 then give the politicians permission to act. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022",
"Rivals also charged that his dual citizenship with Turkey would compromise his loyalties to the United States. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 21 May 2022"
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"1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3":"Verb",
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"Middle English, mutual promise to abide by an arbiter's decision, from Anglo-French compromisse , from Latin compromissum , from neuter of compromissus , past participle of compromittere to promise mutually, from com- + promittere to promise \u2014 more at promise":"Noun and Verb"
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"I gave in to one of my compulsions and ordered the chocolate dessert.",
"We should be able to get them to cooperate without using compulsion .",
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"The key is to use encouragement, consultation and support, rather than compulsion . \u2014 Robert Sher, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"But even these glitches evince Price\u2019s compulsion to risk all manner of painterly tropes. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"That meant a social support system which could have played a part in helping keep an exercise compulsion in check likely disappeared or dissipated. \u2014 Kate Willsky, SELF , 14 May 2022",
"The second season makes more use of Einbinder\u2019s physical awkwardness and makes more sense of the repetition compulsion that forces Ava to stay with Deborah. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 May 2022",
"But the compulsion to improve the aesthetic and functionality of our homes goes beyond seasonality. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Or perhaps Cohen\u2019s almost instinctual urge to go to Israel was also driven by a different kind of compulsion . \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The compulsion to explain away a death is so strong that although Rekha\u2019s mother was thriving, beyond having high blood pressure, even people who knew her were quick to retrofit poor health onto their memories. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The Royal Hotel\u2019 will get under the skin of audiences, bringing a sense of adrenalin and edge of seat compulsion to watch. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 12 Apr. 2022"
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"Middle English compulsion, compulsioun \"coercion,\" borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French compulsion, borrowed from Latin compulsi\u014dn-, compulsi\u014d, derivative, with the suffix of verbal action -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, of compellere \"to drive together, force to go, force (to a view, course of action)\" (with -s- from past participle compulsus ); (sense 2) translation of German Zwang \u2014 more at compel":""
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"noun"
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"his compulsive clowning around can sometimes be annoying",
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"Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder are just a few of the mental health disorders that can affect us. \u2014 Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"Dr Mahen Jhugroo is a chartered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in treating patients suffering from depression, trauma, anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). \u2014 Kushie Amin, refinery29.com , 17 May 2022",
"That is what fires the spectacle, what has turned these springtime school nights into compulsive viewing, what has made the knockout rounds of the Champions League soccer\u2019s most reliable forge of wonder. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"He had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and had a compulsive eating disorder that compelled him to eat nonfood items. \u2014 Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022",
"During the interview, Hanson\u2019s mother said her son had been diagnosed with Asperger\u2019s syndrome, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Kaspernick, 56, had worked as a teacher and in warehouses and restaurants, but said his bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder made holding the jobs difficult. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 Apr. 2022",
"While interviewing Smith's victims, the directors decided to throw Showtime's resources behind the search for the on-the-run criminal, making for some compulsive viewing. \u2014 Amy Mackelden, ELLE , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The next steps, said Morrill, would be digging more into compulsive behaviors in dogs, and connections to human obsessive-compulsive disorder. \u2014 CBS News , 29 Apr. 2022"
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"1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"To free the mind and the heart from compulsory religious confession and observance was good for all three interested parties: the state, the church and the people. \u2014 Jon Meacham , Newsweek , 27 Jan. 2009",
"So he wants a private life and no photographs and nobody to know his home address. I can dig it, I can relate to that (but, like he should try it when it's compulsory instead of a free-choice option). \u2014 Salman Rushdie , New York Times Book Review , 14 Jan. 1990",
"He began to resent the compulsory attendance at the boring factory meetings. \u2014 James Reston, Jr. , Time , 28 Nov. 1988",
"compulsory retirement at age 70",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The existing intellectual-property rule on pharmaceuticals includes a provision allowing companies to manufacture, for a fee, a patented product without the patent holder\u2019s agreement under an arrangement known as compulsory licensing. \u2014 Yuka Hayashi, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"In contrast to such provocateurs as Lars von Trier or Nicolas Winding Refn, who bracket their cinematic endurance tests in compulsory irony, Cronenberg is in some senses a peculiarly earnest filmmaker. \u2014 Adam Nayman, The New Yorker , 3 June 2022",
"Google Maps business are revolting against a compulsory return to office work in Seattle. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"And in a country where compulsory voting has been suppressing polarization since 1924, Australia\u2019s leaders chose to avoid partisanship. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"Others have relied only on the compulsory criminal investigation for certain cases, and did not initiate an internal review process. \u2014 Sam Stecklow, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The city abandoned its indoor mask mandate Friday, just days after becoming the first U.S. metropolis to reimpose compulsory masking in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Unsurprisingly, the proposal went nowhere \u2014 compulsory voting is, and has long been, unpalatable to Americans. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
"By 1880, free compulsory schooling had raised the literacy rate to nearly 40 percent. \u2014 Perri Klass, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 May 2022"
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"1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French compulsorie \"compelling, coercive,\" borrowed from Medieval Latin compuls\u014drius, derivative, with -t\u014drius, deverbal adjective suffix (originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -t\u014dr-, -tor ) of Latin compellere \"to drive together, force to go, force (to a view, course of action)\" (with -s- from past participle compulsus ) \u2014 more at compel":""
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8p\u0259ls-r\u0113",
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"\u2014 Robert Penn Warren"
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"\u2026 showed no compunction in planning devilish engines of \u2026 destruction.",
"\u2014 Havelock Ellis"
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"a brutal murderer who killed without compunction",
"He feels no compunction about his crimes.",
"He has no compunctions about his crimes.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Biden administration still has the opportunity to determine definitively who killed Shireen Abu Akleh and turn her case into a deterrent for those who might otherwise have little compunction about murdering members of the press. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 7 June 2022",
"The man who had no compunction whatsoever about slaughtering children left a woman who just tried to kill him alive. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"For me, reciting the compunction statement became a prayerful reckoning with herself. \u2014 Jennifer Maas, Variety , 4 June 2022",
"Their love had cooled, and Ms. Smart showed little compunction in letting someone take her place. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"Salazar, as Win at All Costs reminds us, had no compunction about gaming therapeutic-use-exemption rules to get his runners on medication for the specific purpose of performance enhancement. \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 2 Oct. 2020",
"Most of Russia\u2019s biggest companies, though, remain unsanctioned, meaning there isn\u2019t a legal compunction for their foreign directors to resign. \u2014 Alistair Macdonald And Ben Dummett, WSJ , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Biden defenders such as Paul Krugman, who have no compunction blaming Republican governors for seasonal variances in the spread of viruses, contend that Biden has no control over gas prices. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 13 Nov. 2021",
"One more thing: my wife has no compunction about accepting the large gifts. \u2014 Liana Finck, The New Yorker , 5 Nov. 2021"
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"Middle English compunccioun , from Anglo-French compunction , from Late Latin compunction-, compunctio , from Latin compungere to prick hard, sting, from com- + pungere to prick \u2014 more at pungent":""
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"\u2014 Robert Penn Warren"
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": anxiety arising from awareness of guilt":[
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"\u2026 showed no compunction in planning devilish engines of \u2026 destruction.",
"\u2014 Havelock Ellis"
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"a brutal murderer who killed without compunction",
"He feels no compunction about his crimes.",
"He has no compunctions about his crimes.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Biden administration still has the opportunity to determine definitively who killed Shireen Abu Akleh and turn her case into a deterrent for those who might otherwise have little compunction about murdering members of the press. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 7 June 2022",
"The man who had no compunction whatsoever about slaughtering children left a woman who just tried to kill him alive. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"For me, reciting the compunction statement became a prayerful reckoning with herself. \u2014 Jennifer Maas, Variety , 4 June 2022",
"Their love had cooled, and Ms. Smart showed little compunction in letting someone take her place. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"Salazar, as Win at All Costs reminds us, had no compunction about gaming therapeutic-use-exemption rules to get his runners on medication for the specific purpose of performance enhancement. \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 2 Oct. 2020",
"Most of Russia\u2019s biggest companies, though, remain unsanctioned, meaning there isn\u2019t a legal compunction for their foreign directors to resign. \u2014 Alistair Macdonald And Ben Dummett, WSJ , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Biden defenders such as Paul Krugman, who have no compunction blaming Republican governors for seasonal variances in the spread of viruses, contend that Biden has no control over gas prices. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 13 Nov. 2021",
"One more thing: my wife has no compunction about accepting the large gifts. \u2014 Liana Finck, The New Yorker , 5 Nov. 2021"
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"1533, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u00a6k\u00e4m\u02ccp-",
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": capable of being computed":[]
},
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and earning a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher at the end of Term I or Term II are placed on the Dean\u2019s List at the college. \u2014 Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Imagine all of the information ever created by humanity fitting in the volume of an RV, lasting a hundred thousand years and always being computable . \u2014 Hyunjun Park, Forbes , 4 June 2021",
"Some problems just aren\u2019t computable , according to Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, chief information officer of Michigan Medicine, a health system affiliated with the University of Michigan. \u2014 John Mccormick, WSJ , 24 Feb. 2021",
"People faced issues of non- computable names long after the table was released -- one problem being the limited character database in computer systems across institutions and government agencies, which had forced Zhong Weihua to change his name. \u2014 Jessie Yeung, CNN , 16 Jan. 2021",
"This was a hypothetical device that could come up with a solution to any problem that is computable . \u2014 Charles Riley, CNN , 15 July 2019",
"Underlying all of these trends is a single idea: the belief that quantitative data can provide a coherent model of the world, and the efficacy of computable information to provide us with ways of acting within it. \u2014 cleveland.com , 24 Jan. 2018",
"Starting with a basic set of operations, even the simplest Turing machine can be used to compute anything that is computable , Turing proved. \u2014 Dylan Tweney, WIRED , 23 June 2010"
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},
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"\u02cck\u00e4m-py\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"-py\u00fc-",
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"reckoning"
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"examples":[
"methods used for the computation of taxes",
"The solution required a series of computations .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The idea is that, thus armed, managers will be able to develop the new approaches to collaboration, computation and change that are central to a digital mindset. \u2014 Roger Trapp, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
"So the theoretical division at the very beginning had to use computation . \u2014 Katie Hafner, Scientific American , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Put simply, statistics is philosophy more than mathematical computation . \u2014 Yasin Kakande, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022",
"So, M2-based computers are expected to be 18% faster for computation and 35% faster for graphics than M1 machines, but not necessarily faster than something based on the M1 Pro or M1 Ultra. \u2014 Bob O'donnell, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"The researchers programmed the processor to perform cycles of 45 minutes of computation work followed by 15 minutes of standby. \u2014 Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine , 17 May 2022",
"Shifting the storage and computation responsibilities to the edge can mitigate the risk to both nation-state security and the individual privacy of citizens. \u2014 Robert Napoli, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Machines constructed this way could disengage their operations from the inputs of electronic sensors and create novel forms of computation that resemble internal cognitive processes. \u2014 Gy\u00f6rgy Buzs\u00e1ki, Scientific American , 14 May 2022",
"The reasonable compensation issue plays a role in the QBI computation because S corporation shareholders are allocated a pro rata share of the S corporation\u2019s QBI and such amount is determined after the deduction of reasonable compensation. \u2014 Daniel Mayo, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-175024"
},
"computational linguistics":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": linguistic research carried out by means of a computer":[]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"1961, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125155",
"type":[
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]
},
"compute":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to make calculation : reckon":[
"They compute by weight in selling grain."
],
": to make sense":[
"No matter how you do the math, it will not work \u2026 . It simply does not compute .",
"\u2014 Chuck Finder"
],
": to use a computer":[]
},
"examples":[
"for the test we were required to compute the answers without using a calculator",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Just does not compute in my mind of what that looks like. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"Even a supercomputer that can perform over 500,000 trillion floating point operations per second will not compute a precise solution. \u2014 Paul Smith-goodson, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"The equations could not effectively be used to compute the forecast until much later, because people solving them by hand would not be able to do the computations fast enough. \u2014 Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"Any of these can be in local hardware or take advantage of cloud compute from Azure. \u2014 Michael Muchmore, PCMAG , 24 May 2022",
"Success in politics is often difficult to compute and Trump was a persistent failure in one key metric: His approval rating was often in record-low territory. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Unfortunately, Statman's article does not show how to compute what amount of spending is safe or how much is too much. \u2014 David John Marotta, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Down here in Alabama, such a combination of words doesn\u2019t compute in this college football-crazy part of the country. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The barometer crunches traditional economic-performance metrics such as unemployment rate and GDP, and then benchmarks those figures against costs of living\u2014healthcare, housing, schooling and childcare\u2014to compute a sustainability score. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022"
],
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"1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin computare \u2014 more at count":""
},
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"k\u0259m-\u02c8py\u00fct"
],
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"cipher",
"figure",
"reckon",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063647",
"type":[
"verb"
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},
"comrade":{
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"definitions":{
": a fellow soldier":[
"comrades in battle"
],
": an intimate friend or associate : companion":[
"\" \u2026 reflecting upon all my comrades that were drowned \u2026 \"",
"\u2014 Daniel Defoe"
],
": communist":[]
},
"examples":[
"He enjoys spending time with his old army comrades .",
"the boy, and two others who are known to be his comrades , are wanted for questioning by the police",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Buchanan and a comrade , John Heise, were standing just a few feet apart inside the building, Heise later told a reporter. \u2014 John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"Their target, known as Cruxy O\u2019Connor, was a former comrade who switched sides repeatedly in Ireland\u2019s fight for independence from Britain. \u2014 New York Times , 13 Apr. 2022",
"In the film, due to release on Apr. 29, Chiranjeevi plays a social reformer who fights against corruption while Ram Charan plays a new comrade who looks up to him. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 3 Apr. 2022",
"As logic and a developing taste for blood demand, Macbeth now kills his comrade Banquo (Amber Gray). \u2014 New York Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The most common carrier oils are MCT oil and hemp seed oil. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"Ohio attorney general Dave Yost filed a lawsuit in June to declare Google Search a common carrier . \u2014 Charles M. Miller, National Review , 8 Oct. 2021",
"In fact, Section 230 already does recognize social-media platforms as a kind of common carrier . \u2014 Nate Hochman, National Review , 16 Oct. 2021",
"The terms of release in the federal case ban her from consuming any alcohol and was barred from interstate travel via common carrier , with one exception. \u2014 Michael Ruiz, Fox News , 29 Dec. 2021",
"While other animals can carry Leptospira interrogans, in NYC rats are probably the most common carrier . \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 22 Oct. 2021",
"If Google Search is not treated as a common carrier , then Alphabet becomes like The Blob. \u2014 Charles M. Miller, National Review , 8 Oct. 2021",
"Owen Turner of Boston is facing charges of gross negligence of a person in control of a train, and gross negligence of a person having care of a common carrier , according to the records. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 Sep. 2021"
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"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Aug. 2021",
"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Aug. 2021",
"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Aug. 2021",
"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Aug. 2021",
"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Aug. 2021",
"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Aug. 2021",
"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Aug. 2021",
"That was out of the question\u2014their behavior was not commensurable with our understanding of universal laws. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 5 Aug. 2021"
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"\u2014 Sam Abel , Parenting , October 2000",
"Starting next month, the Sunday Styles section of The New York Times will publish reports of same-sex commitment ceremonies \u2026 the newspaper announced yesterday.",
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"Pfizer also is studying a combination shot , what scientists call a bivalent vaccine, with some data expected later this month. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 8 June 2022",
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"Earlier this month, for instance, the National Institutes of Health announced the start of a clinical trial (in collaboration with Moderna) that is testing six different booster regimens, four of which involve a combination shot . \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Dogs can receive a vaccine for canine distemper as young as six months, and boosters are given every year in a combination shot known as DHPP that also protects against several other diseases. \u2014 Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle , 6 Mar. 2022",
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"The Tdap vaccine is a combination shot that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. \u2014 Courtney Schmidt, Health.com , 14 Oct. 2020"
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"The false PayPal representative advised the complainant to complete a refund form. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Murgo said the initial complainant was located and is cooperating with the investigation. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"The complainant referenced an email from Olszewski to county employees about funding cost-of-living adjustments in his budget. \u2014 Alison Knezevich, Baltimore Sun , 24 May 2022",
"Alameda County Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus said that, even though a complainant signed an arbitration agreement forgoing her right to sue, the case will need to be heard in open court. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"Brian Ames, the complainant , does not live in the Forest Hills community. \u2014 Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer , 9 May 2022",
"The complainant reported that sometime between 8 p.m. May 9 and 7 a.m. \u2014 Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune , 19 May 2022",
"The complainant never pursued charges against Garrison or positively identified him and Garrison has never commented on the incident. \u2014 John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star , 12 Apr. 2022"
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"The result is a sequence of points that form elaborate fractal paths through the complex plane . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The two dynamical systems generated points on the same actual space, the complex plane . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 22 Feb. 2021",
"The same process works in the complex plane for multiplication by a positive number: 3 times 2 + 2i = 6 + 6i. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 14 Feb. 2019",
"The midpoint of two points on the complex plane is simply their mean. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 22 Mar. 2019"
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"Although the virtues of the common carp ( Cyprinus carpio ) are extolled throughout its native Europe and Asia, North Americans have long failed to appreciate this large, abundant minnow.",
"\u2014 Charles Lindsay , Audubon , September/October 2004"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The traditional Monopoly chance and community chest cards have been Baby Yoda-ized, with Camtono and Bounty Puck cards. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 4 May 2020"
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"Could all this tough-guy pushback be nothing more than a Vaccine Political Theater performance for a small and perpetually angry slice of Chicagoans who think any Democratic idea must be deemed a commie plot",
"In their version the commie rock-throwers are left out and the Roma is a callback to those carefree decades of la dolce vita. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 30 Apr. 2021",
"From the halls of Congress to the cries of despair from fevered keyboard warriors frothing from their Facebook feeds, the vocal minority have shouted in unison: That Major League Baseball is now an ultra-liberal, commie -loving cabal. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Who else will protect you from the godless commie anarchists",
"Here\u2019s the sad truth: our special relationship is less special now that the U.K. has embraced the surveillance state commies at Huawei,\u2019\u2019 said U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, a Republican on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Jan. 2020",
"Hold up: Americans don\u2019t look to Chinese commies for the truth. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Oct. 2019",
"Americans don\u2019t look to Chinese commies for the truth. \u2014 Fortune , 5 Oct. 2019",
"The party of family values adores a man who mocked women\u2019s looks and lied about secret payments to a Playboy bunny, and the days of GOP hatred of commies is officially over, because Russia helped elect Trump. \u2014 Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 24 Aug. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The block-long FLDS meeting house is being turned into a community center . \u2014 David Kelly, Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
"Plans for the vacant Borg Warner industrial property in Frankfort are still in flux a year after a nonbinding referendum in which residents supported turning the property into a community center as part of the Frankfort Park District. \u2014 Hannah Kohut, Chicago Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"The four-story building, at the northwest corner of West Wells and North 27th streets, will be transformed into a community center known as Concordia 27. \u2014 Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 11 May 2022",
"After spending eight months in a Texas prison, Lester Hidalgo Aguilar walked into a small-town community center near the United States-Mexico border this week and waited for his trial to begin. \u2014 Jolie Mccullough, San Antonio Express-News , 10 May 2022",
"Seminole County bought the Rosenwald property \u2014 a relic of the school segregation era \u2014 in late 2019 from the school district for $1.75 million with plans to turn it into a community center . \u2014 Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel , 5 May 2022",
"On Friday, in rain with flashes of lightning, more than 100 people\u2014families, friends, volunteers and police\u2014crammed into the community center down the street, waiting for news. \u2014 Deborah Acosta, WSJ , 26 June 2021",
"Biden said while at a local community center there. \u2014 Marlene Lenthang, NBC News , 18 May 2022",
"Minibuses pull up outside the local community center where refugees are processed. \u2014 John Fund, National Review , 21 Mar. 2022"
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"communists were plotting an overthrow of the government",
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"The excitement of shrugging off their communist past ushered in a time of hopefulness and change. \u2014 Cristian Gherasim, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"However, many critics, including some progressive Democrats, have criticized the administration for bowing to pressure from exiles in the swing state of Florida to bar communist Cuba, which attended the last two summits. \u2014 Elliot Spagat, Joshua Goodman And Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
"Ironically, the Artem concern, founded in the last years of the Soviet Union, was named after a famous communist Artem, who founded a puppet republic in the east of Ukraine and fought against the Ukrainian nationalists in the early 20th century. \u2014 Yulia Drozd, ABC News , 1 June 2022",
"The Cuban government so far has not commented on the trials, but previously said both men are agents of the United States, paid to disrupt the social order on the communist -run island. \u2014 Patrick Oppmann, CNN , 30 May 2022",
"Being the Ricardos' fact check:Was Lucille Ball a communist ",
"Jansa, a 63-year old former Marxist turned right-wing populist has led a career marked by surprising comebacks -- including a communist -era prison term and another after a 2013 corruption conviction that was overturned. \u2014 Jan Bratanic, Bloomberg.com , 24 Apr. 2022",
"In our view, communist China is not only a real and urgent threat to democracy and peace\u2013but also to business. \u2014 Keith Krach, Fortune , 27 Apr. 2022",
"In 1936 Nazi Germany wrote the script for the answer to that question, which communist China has been following in Beijing this winter. \u2014 Nr Editors, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022"
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"Encouraging our families, friends and neighbors to get vaccinated adds layers of protection and helps us create community immunity .",
"\u2014 Larry Antonucci",
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"\u2014 Erica Parker"
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"They explain how common dolphins are often found in large numbers and are recognizable by yellowish stripes on their sides above white bellies.",
"\u2014 Pete Thomas , The Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2004",
"A pod of common dolphins celebrated our mid-day departure from Esperance Bay by surfing our bow wave and leaping 3 m into the air.",
"\u2014 Howard Whelan , Australian Geographic , July/September 1992"
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"Because the effects of tobacco are slow\u2014and iterative\u2014and produce diseases that have other causes and explanations, often later in life, they seldom arouse fear commensurate with their impact. \u2014 Allan M. Brandt , The Cigarette Century , (2007) 2009",
"The last of the string family, the double bass, is the largest of all and must be played standing. Because it is seen in jazz bands, it has recently taken on an importance more nearly commensurate with its size. \u2014 Aaron Copland , What to Listen for in Music , (1957) 1988",
"\u2026 athletes are rewarded commensurate with their fame, not their intrinsic talent \u2026 \u2014 Frank Deford , Sports Illustrated , 21 Dec. 1987",
"I find it interesting that the meanest life, the poorest existence, is attributed to God's will, but as human beings become more affluent, as their living standard and style begin to ascend the material scale, God descends the scale of responsibility at a commensurate speed. \u2014 Maya Angelou , I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings , 1969",
"Her new position came with a commensurate level of responsibility.",
"was given a job commensurate with her abilities and experience",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The agency also would have authority to assess whether content moderation resources \u2014 budgets, personnel, and management attention \u2014 are commensurate with the daunting task. \u2014 Michael Posner, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"The experiment saw employees cut their hours by about 5 down to 35 hours a week instead of 40, with no commensurate reduction in pay. \u2014 Adi Gaskell, Forbes , 7 Sep. 2021",
"There are some potential explanations in L.A. County for why there hasn\u2019t been a commensurate increase in hospitalizations and deaths thus far, even though cases have been increasing here for seven weeks. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"Less than 40% of staffers who participated in the survey felt they were paid commensurate with their position. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 7 May 2022",
"Democrats over the years have failed to translate that broad popular support into commensurate political power in Congress and on the Supreme Court. \u2014 New York Times , 3 May 2022",
"The price of oil has declined in recent days, but there has not yet been a commensurate drop in prices at the pump, Jeff Stein, political reporter at the Washington Post, told CBS News. \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Thoughts without commensurate action effect no material change. \u2014 George Iskander, Scientific American , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Each of these developments was spurred by competition with other countries that were learning the arts of nationhood and reaping commensurate rewards of wealth, independence, cultural achievement and mastery of the physical world. \u2014 Christopher Demuth, WSJ , 4 Feb. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After his wife left him in 1642, John Milton processed it in his commonplace book , chronicling a reading binge about bad marriages. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Sometime around 1535, Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and ambassador in the court of King Henry VIII, had a scribe copy into his personal commonplace book a poem that Wyatt had composed. \u2014 Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Feb. 2020",
"Sometime around 1535, Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and ambassador in the court of King Henry VIII, had a scribe copy into his personal commonplace book a poem that Wyatt had composed. \u2014 Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Feb. 2020",
"Sometime around 1535, Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and ambassador in the court of King Henry VIII, had a scribe copy into his personal commonplace book a poem that Wyatt had composed. \u2014 Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Feb. 2020",
"Sometime around 1535, Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and ambassador in the court of King Henry VIII, had a scribe copy into his personal commonplace book a poem that Wyatt had composed. \u2014 Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Feb. 2020",
"Sometime around 1535, Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and ambassador in the court of King Henry VIII, had a scribe copy into his personal commonplace book a poem that Wyatt had composed. \u2014 Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Feb. 2020",
"Sometime around 1535, Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and ambassador in the court of King Henry VIII, had a scribe copy into his personal commonplace book a poem that Wyatt had composed. \u2014 Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Feb. 2020",
"Sometime around 1535, Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and ambassador in the court of King Henry VIII, had a scribe copy into his personal commonplace book a poem that Wyatt had composed. \u2014 Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Feb. 2020"
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"examples":[
"He works all day on a computer .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Users can either record a copy to their computer \u2019s local hard drive or use the cloud recording option. \u2014 Daryl Perry, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Plug your computer directly into your router via Ethernet, or connect directly broadband modem. \u2014 Eric Griffith, PCMAG , 17 June 2022",
"This broke into an argument so that evening Havre, an app developer by trade, sat down in front of his computer and threw together some code to build his first version of Choreful, an app that turned chores into a competition. \u2014 Michaella Huck, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"In searching his computer , according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office in Utah in January, officers reported finding up to 150 images and videos of exploited minors. \u2014 Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 June 2022",
"On Ivy Day, the fateful spring day when the prestigious schools all announce their first-year admission decisions, Ashley opened eight tabs on her computer -- one for each's applicants portal. \u2014 Faith Karimi, CNN , 12 June 2022",
"Or, voters can fill out a ballot privately online using their own computer or tablet set to their own specifications. \u2014 Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News , 9 June 2022",
"On his desk are his computer and cellphone, untouched next to some of his favorite snacks. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"Friday evenings are reserved for sitting at his computer and poring through news releases issued by VDOT about various road closures and detours. \u2014 John Kelly, Washington Post , 6 June 2022"
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"1613, in the meaning defined above":""
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": the attainment of prominence, respectability, recognition, or maturity":[]
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": comedy in which the comic effect depends chiefly upon the involvement of the main characters in a predicament or ludicrous complex of circumstances \u2014 compare comedy of character":[]
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"\u2014 abbreviation CRPS"
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"\u2014 see causalgia , reflex sympathetic dystrophy":[
"\u2014 abbreviation CRPS"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"When the 28-year-old Australian man broke the record last month, the tough feat was made even more difficult by complex regional pain syndrome , or CRPS, which causes almost constant pain in his left arm. \u2014 Kaanita Iyer, CNN , 11 Sep. 2021",
"At an outpatient clinic, Tawfik treats rare and refractory types of pain usually associated with surgery or injury, such as chronic neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome . \u2014 Troy Farah, Scientific American , 30 Sep. 2021",
"Scali broke the record on Aug. 6 while also suffering from complex regional pain syndrome , a syndrome that causes his left arm to be in constant pain. \u2014 Asha C. Gilbert, USA TODAY , 15 Sep. 2021",
"But in many of her other videos, Britt discusses her own experiences with EDS and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), answers questions, and celebrates babes with mobility aids. \u2014 Lydia Wang, refinery29.com , 29 July 2021",
"At 12, Lacie Mitchell was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome . \u2014 Dallas News , 29 June 2021",
"Last month, a board committee agreed that three other conditions proposed in petitions already fell under existing conditions: arthritis, chronic migraines and complex regional pain syndrome . \u2014 Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer , 10 June 2021",
"Those conditions are: arthritis, chronic migraines and complex regional pain syndrome . \u2014 Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer , 14 May 2021",
"Bates was injured while playing football at the age of 11 and subsequently developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which has left him walking with the use of a crutch and leaves him in constant pain. \u2014 Sara Spary, CNN , 30 July 2020"
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"first_known_use":{
"1995, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-193938"
},
"complainingness":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": discontent":[]
},
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194021"
},
"come/go on the air":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to start broadcasting or being broadcast":[
"The station went on the air 25 years ago.",
"a show that first came/went on the air five years ago",
"The President went on the air to defend his policies."
]
},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194202"
},
"compels":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
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": to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly":[
"Hunger compelled him to eat.",
"The general was compelled to surrender."
],
": to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure":[
"Public opinion compelled her to sign the bill."
],
": to drive together":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pel"
],
"synonyms":[
"blackjack",
"coerce",
"constrain",
"dragoon",
"drive",
"force",
"impel",
"impress",
"make",
"muscle",
"obligate",
"oblige",
"press",
"pressure",
"sandbag"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for compel force , compel , coerce , constrain , oblige mean to make someone or something yield. force is the general term and implies the overcoming of resistance by the exertion of strength, power, or duress. forced to flee for their lives compel typically suggests overcoming of resistance or unwillingness by an irresistible force. compelled to admit my mistake coerce suggests overcoming resistance or unwillingness by actual or threatened violence or pressure. coerced into signing over the rights constrain suggests the effect of a force or circumstance that limits freedom of action or choice. constrained by conscience oblige implies the constraint of necessity, law, or duty. felt obliged to go",
"examples":[
"Illness compelled him to stay in bed.",
"We took steps to compel their cooperation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Once upon a time, the start of each summer would compel a careless shopping spree. \u2014 Bianca Salonga, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
"Title IX, for all its might, can\u2019t compel universities to field a dozen or more sports teams, regardless of gender, or bestow hundreds of accompanying scholarships. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 June 2022",
"Does copyright law compel the unmasking of anonymous users when First Amendment rights may be threatened by the disclosures",
"Afrofuturist critiques can even compel audiences to reassess aspects of society that are taken as a given. \u2014 Julian C. Chambliss, The Conversation , 17 June 2022",
"The proposal would involve an independent civil-rights audit, introduced by SOC Investment Group in 2021, and would compel McDonald\u2019s to assess if, and how, its business contributes to racial disparities. \u2014 Kevin L. Clark, Essence , 8 June 2022",
"The campus can no longer compel him to participate in an internal investigation. \u2014 Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"Europe\u2019s vow to eventually turn its back on Russian oil and gas will compel Moscow to search further afield for customers, particularly in China and India. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"That could compel the Federal Reserve to continue its aggressive pullback of support for the economy for even longer, hurting riskier bets. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 12 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English compeller \"to coerce, force, constrain,\" borrowed from Anglo-French compeller, borrowed from Latin compellere \"to drive together, force to go, force (to a view, course of action),\" from com- com- + pellere \"to beat against, push, strike, rouse, impel\" \u2014 more at pulse entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194251"
},
"come/go crawling to":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to go to (someone) for help or approval in a way that shows one is weak or sorry for what one has done":[
"Don't come crawling to me for help later if you aren't going to listen to me now.",
"He's gone crawling back to his old girlfriend."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
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"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194302"
},
"come home to":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to become very clear and obvious to (someone) in usually a forceful or unpleasant way":[
"The truth about her marriage came home to her when he left her."
]
},
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194557"
},
"common labor":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": unskilled labor":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194924"
},
"compound engine":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an engine (as a steam engine) in which the working fluid is expanded successively in two distinct phases so as to minimize losses (as from cylinder condensation) and so allow a high ratio of expansion to be used, the working fluid (as steam) after expanding in the high-pressure cylinder being exhausted into a low-pressure cylinder and then exhausted usually into a condenser":[],
": a propulsive system consisting essentially of a reciprocating engine, a steady-flow gas turbine, and a compressor so arranged that (1) the exhaust from the reciprocating engine drives the turbine, the exhaust from the turbine being directed rearward for jet propulsion, (2) the turbine drives the compressor, the excess turbine power being delivered to the engine shaft through gearing, and (3) the net shaft power of the system is converted to propulsive power by means of a propeller":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195107"
},
"commutative":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": of, relating to, or showing commutation":[],
": of, relating to, having, or being the property that a given mathematical operation and set have when the result obtained using any two elements of the set with the operation does not differ with the order in which the elements are used":[
"a commutative group",
"addition of the positive integers is commutative"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-y\u0259-\u02cct\u0101-tiv",
"k\u0259-\u02c8my\u00fc-t\u0259-tiv",
"\u02c8k\u00e4-my\u0259-\u02cct\u0101-tiv"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Addition of ordinary numbers is commutative , as is multiplication, and this is very helpful for simplifying computations. \u2014 Eugenia Cheng, WSJ , 30 June 2022",
"Like the quaternions, octonion multiplication is not commutative . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 25 Oct. 2018",
"The elements of class groups must obey the associative and commutative properties of addition, and must include a zero element, such that zero plus any other element leaves the element unchanged. \u2014 Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine , 2 Mar. 2017",
"Notice this means that, unlike with the real and complex numbers, multiplication of quaternions is not commutative . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 25 Oct. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200200"
},
"come running":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to run to someone":[
"The dog came running when she called it."
]
},
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"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200341"
},
"come sopra":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":{
": as previously":[
"\u2014 used as a direction in music"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u014d(\u02cc)m\u0101\u02c8s\u014dpr\u0259"
],
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"history_and_etymology":{
"Italian, literally, as above":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200422"
},
"compound ether":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": ester":[]
},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201033"
},
"common multiple":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a multiple of each of two or more numbers or expressions":[
"90 is a common multiple of 6 and 10"
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Twins are by far the most common multiples , and most twin pregnancies turn out fine. \u2014 Anna Nowogrodzki, New York Times , 6 May 2019",
"Historically, a common multiple was around 10 to 12 times NPS. \u2014 Glenn Peoples, Billboard , 13 Sep. 2019",
"These shapes formed from the paths of a system driven at two frequencies with no common multiple \u2014 that is, frequencies whose ratio was an irrational number, like pi or the golden mean. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 10 Mar. 2015",
"Most states share a common multiple -choice section of the bar exam developed by a national organization, but each has the power to set its own cut, or passing score. \u2014 Sara Randazzo, WSJ , 19 Oct. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1714, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201343"
},
"common chord":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a major or minor triad":[],
": pivot chord":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1724, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202833"
},
"compressing":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": to press or squeeze together":[],
": to reduce in size, quantity, or volume as if by squeezing":[
"compress a computer file"
],
": to undergo compression":[],
": a folded cloth or pad applied so as to press upon a body part":[],
": a machine for compressing":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccpres",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pres"
],
"synonyms":[
"capsule",
"capsulize",
"collapse",
"compact",
"condense",
"constrict",
"constringe",
"contract",
"narrow (down)",
"squeeze",
"telescope"
],
"antonyms":[
"decompress",
"expand",
"open",
"outspread",
"outstretch"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for compress Verb contract , shrink , condense , compress , constrict , deflate mean to decrease in bulk or volume. contract applies to a drawing together of surfaces or particles or a reduction of area or length. caused her muscles to contract shrink implies a contracting or a loss of material and stresses a falling short of original dimensions. the sweater will shrink when washed condense implies a reducing of something homogeneous to greater compactness without significant loss of content. condense the essay into a paragraph compress implies a pressing into a small compass and definite shape usually against resistance. compressed cotton into bales constrict implies a tightening that reduces diameter. the throat is constricted by a tight collar deflate implies a contracting by reducing the internal pressure of contained air or gas. deflate the balloon",
"examples":[
"Verb",
"compress the air in a closed chamber",
"Her lips compressed into a frown.",
"a material that compresses easily",
"This type of file compresses easily.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Sonia Yanes focused on adaptive design, paying attention to details that were both functional and fashionable, like buttonhole pleats that compress and release. \u2014 Vogue , 23 May 2022",
"Beyond the near term, the likelihood is that valuations will compress when the Federal Reserve tightens monetary policy. \u2014 Nick Sargen, Forbes , 2 Sep. 2021",
"The Dances compress a tight pack of varied moods and emotions \u2014 almost all of them smuggled through the last century into various corners of culture. \u2014 Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"The Wall Street veteran, who made a name betting successfully against corporate frauds like Enron, expects Coinbase\u2019s fees to compress from their current levels as competition from rivals including Binance, Kraken, Gemini and FTX intensify. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 31 May 2022",
"Instead, the bands are adjusted to modesty compress the upper arms or legs by approximately 70%. \u2014 Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal , 12 May 2022",
"Clayton points to cell phone records that would further compress the window of opportunity to commit the murders. \u2014 Joseph Diaz, ABC News , 19 May 2022",
"Plus, the folder helps compress workwear and keep it winkle-free for easy business travel. \u2014 Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping , 9 May 2022",
"The movie stacks one montage after another, alternating between obvious and unexpected jokes along the way, to compress the kind of physical training that would normally take a decade or more. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 6 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Apply a cold compress for 10 minutes to reduce the swelling and itching. \u2014 Cierra Britten, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"The welcoming staff greets me with a cold compress and tea elixir, both seeped in star anise, as a sensory pick-me-up after the hour-long drive from Cancun airport. \u2014 Cori Murray, Essence , 11 May 2022",
"Other ways to treat morning headaches caused by tension include a warm or cold compress to ease the pain, a warm shower to relax tense muscles, or a massage to loosen trigger points. \u2014 Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Apply a cold compress or ice pack to your head or neck. \u2014 Abigail Libers, SELF , 2 Mar. 2022",
"The man\u2019s son, his primary caregiver, puts drops in his mouth, then dips a cold compress in water, placing it on his forehead. \u2014 Ken Budd, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Dec. 2021",
"Applying a cool compress can help numb the pain in your head, Dr. Csere says. \u2014 Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF , 17 Nov. 2021",
"Finally, a cool compress could provide some immediate relief if the aforementioned remedies aren\u2019t working. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Lincoln\u2019s father, Mike, ran the family\u2019s cotton compress and warehouse in the nearby town of Sudan, putting Lincoln and his younger brother, Garrett, to work hauling bales of cotton via forklift in the hot Texas sun. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Late Latin compressare to press hard, frequentative of Latin comprimere to compress, from com- + premere to press \u2014 more at press":"Verb",
"Middle French compresse , from compresser to compress, from Late Latin compressare":"Noun"
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203302"
},
"command module":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a space vehicle module designed to carry the crew, the chief communication equipment, and the equipment for reentry":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Seedhouse says the options include either ablative materials, like those that burned off of the Apollo command module , or a tile system like the one used during the shuttle program. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 2 May 2022",
"Michael Collins circled above in the command module . \u2014 Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Connor is honoring Ohio\u2019s air and space legacy, taking up a fabric swatch from the Wright brothers\u2019 1903 Kitty Hawk flyer and gold foil from the Apollo 11 command module from the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta. \u2014 Marcia Dunn, Anchorage Daily News , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Connor is honoring Ohio\u2019s air and space legacy, is bringing along a fabric swatch from the Wright brothers\u2019 1903 Kitty Hawk flyer and gold foil from the Apollo 11 command module from the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta. \u2014 Marcia Dunn, chicagotribune.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"December 21-27, 1968 - Along with crewmen Frank Borman and William Anders, Lovell serves as command module pilot of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon. \u2014 CNN , 17 Mar. 2022",
"For 48 minutes at a time, the command module curved around the far side of the Moon, putting a 2100 mile-wide ball of rock between its solitary pilot and every other human who ever lived. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Forbes , 28 Apr. 2021",
"As if to show the advances in space travel in just eight years, it will be displayed right next to the Apollo 11 command module Columbia that brought the first men to the moon in 1969. \u2014 Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 Apr. 2021",
"In one example of shocking behavior, my grandfather recalls men siphoning grain alcohol\u2014intended to clean the command module \u2014into baggies to take home and consume or sell. \u2014 Matthew Beddingfield, Scientific American , 27 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1962, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203452"
},
"commensalism":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a relation between two kinds of organisms in which one obtains food or other benefits from the other without damaging or benefiting it":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8men(t)-s\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m",
"-s\u0259-\u02ccliz-\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other types of symbiosis include parasitism, commensalism , and amensalism. \u2014 Liz Langley, National Geographic , 25 Sep. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1870, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203743"
},
"common merganser":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a merganser ( Mergus merganser ) widely distributed in the northern hemisphere with the male having mostly white plumage and a blackish-green head during the breeding season and the female and nonbreeding male having mostly gray plumage and a reddish-brown head":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The female common merganser was first sighted in the park on February 19, David Barrett of the Manhattan Bird Alert Twitter account tells Gothamist\u2019s Jen Carlson. \u2014 Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Feb. 2020",
"Bradley Kane Initially, birders rejoiced at the rare New York City sighting of a common merganser , an elegant-looking duck with a regal auburn crest, in Central Park. \u2014 Corey Kilgannon, New York Times , 24 Feb. 2020",
"Though the common merganser is rare to the NYC area, pollution in bird habitats is not. \u2014 Ganesh Setty, CNN , 25 Feb. 2020",
"Kane noted that the duck, a female common merganser , is uncommon in the New York City region and is spotted only about every two years. \u2014 Ganesh Setty, CNN , 25 Feb. 2020",
"In 2015-16 alone, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection employees killed 70 birds \u2013 including great blue herons, belted kingfishers and common mergansers - at the state\u2019s Burlington, Quinebaug Valley and Kensington fish hatcheries. \u2014 Gregory B. Hladky, courant.com , 21 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1817, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-204224"
},
"commish":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8mish"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"by shortening and respelling":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1896, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-204328"
},
"commodious":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy":[
"a commodious closet"
],
": handy , serviceable":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8m\u014d-d\u0113-\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"ample",
"capacious",
"roomy",
"spacious"
],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for commodious spacious , commodious , capacious , ample mean larger in extent or capacity than the average. spacious implies great length and breadth. a spacious front lawn commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness. a commodious and airy penthouse apartment capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average. a capacious suitcase ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate. ample closet space",
"examples":[
"a house with exceptionally commodious closets",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The result is an airy, commodious abode that merges with the outdoors. \u2014 Alia Akkam, Robb Report , 28 Feb. 2022",
"The cargo volume of 39 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 75 with the rear seatbacks folded is among the most commodious in the segment (and no less than the nonhybrid Tucson). \u2014 Joe Lorio, Car and Driver , 22 Dec. 2021",
"With a commodious trunk and enough space for four adults to relax in comfort, the Accord is also an ideal road-trip partner, made even better by its comprehensive set of standard driver-assistance features and intuitive infotainment system. \u2014 Car and Driver , 4 Feb. 2022",
"The commodious building also could house other tenants. \u2014 Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com , 22 Jan. 2022",
"The commodious licensing structure for physicians \u2013 where licensure comes after sufficient relevant work experience \u2013 has adapted to healthcare\u2019s higher complexity. \u2014 Ryan Craig, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021",
"On the subject of tents, the most elaborate and commodious (think: chandeliers) just might be the one at Heather's (5201 Chicago Av. \u2014 Rick Nelson, Star Tribune , 18 June 2021",
"But despite the car\u2019s architecture and the fact that the NSX has a strictly two-person capacity, the model features a rear trunk compartment that is fairly commodious and practical for weekend jaunts\u2014golf clubs or skis notwithstanding. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 29 Mar. 2021",
"The rear seats are more comfortable and even more commodious than those in front. \u2014 Martin Padgett Jr., Car and Driver , 16 Sep. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, fertile, useful, modification of Medieval Latin commodosus , from Latin commodum convenience, from neuter of commodus":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1549, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-204423"
},
"common mullein":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": great mullein":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-204825"
},
"comptroller":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a royal-household official who examines and supervises expenditures":[],
": a public official who audits government accounts and sometimes certifies expenditures":[],
": controller sense 1c":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u00e4m(p)-\u02c8tr\u014d-",
"k\u0259n-\u02c8tr\u014d-l\u0259r",
"k\u0259n-\u02c8tr\u014d-l\u0259r, \u02c8k\u00e4mp-\u02cctr\u014d-",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m(p)-\u02cctr\u014d-"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Despite those credentials, some liberal critics last year blocked Barr\u2019s candidacy to become the Biden administration\u2019s comptroller of the currency, a position that is responsible for regulating national banks. \u2014 Josh Boak And Paul Wiseman, Detroit Free Press , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Days after the event, Benjamin became eligible to begin receiving donations to his comptroller campaign after filing to run for the post. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Benjamin\u2019s comptroller campaign received subpoenas in connection with the investigation, according to a source familiar with the inquiry who was unauthorized to speak publicly on the matter. \u2014 Laura Nahmias, Bloomberg.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"In the first open comptroller race in Maryland in 16 years, Baltimore state Del. Brooke Lierman has outraised Bowie Mayor Tim Adams by wide margins and holds a considerable cash advantage heading into the final month of the Democratic primary. \u2014 Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022",
"Author and former nonprofit executive Wes Moore directly questioned Franchot\u2019s integrity, accusing the four-term comptroller of accepting donations from 12 people with contracts before the Board of Public Works, on which Franchot sits. \u2014 Erin Cox, Washington Post , 6 June 2022",
"Irvin\u2019s campaign previously gave $50,000 to Shannon Teresi of Crystal Lake, who is the slate\u2019s candidate for comptroller to take on Democratic incumbent Susana Mendoza of Chicago. \u2014 Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune , 22 May 2022",
"State comptroller records show McClendon retired from state service on July 4, 2002, and collects a monthly pension of $3,040. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 May 2022",
"The last time the state\u2019s comptroller studied the issue was in 2006. \u2014 New York Times , 5 May 2022"
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"In particular, computed tomography scans taken by Justin Lemberg, a researcher in Dr. Shubin\u2019s lab, have allowed scientists to peer inside rock to see the bones within. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The treatment resulted in the termination of the patient\u2019s fever, normal CRP, and improvement on opacities of her chest computed tomography (CT). \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Lumafield isn\u2019t the first company to design computed tomography scanners that could be used by engineers and product designers. \u2014 Amy Feldman, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022",
"At Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, owned by Universal Health Services Inc., a computed tomography abdominal scan with contrast dye would cost $1,856 for a patient covered by Anthem Inc. \u2014 Anna Wilde Mathews, WSJ , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Some checkpoints are equipped with computed tomography scanners designed to speed travelers through screening. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Nov. 2021",
"Coronary artery calcification as a marker of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis detected by computed tomography can provide prognostic information when added to classical CV risk factors. \u2014 Christos Varounis, Scientific American , 3 Nov. 2021",
"The problem is that meridians and qi do not show up on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), or any other sort of modern medical equipment. \u2014 Ian Johnson, The New York Review of Books , 20 Oct. 2021",
"These issues, among many others, can be addressed with industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) solutions, combined with cutting-edge software and AI capabilities. \u2014 Arungalai Anbarasu, Forbes , 24 Sep. 2021"
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"Most places wait for a standing order from a physician before rolling out the vaccine, Julianne Nesbit, health commissioner at Clermont County Public Health, said. \u2014 Abby Miller, The Enquirer , 21 June 2022",
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"The package also includes a measure directing the state Department of Health commissioner to conduct a study examining the impact of limited service pregnancy centers. \u2014 Chantal Da Silva, NBC News , 14 June 2022",
"By law, proposed residential treatment facility closures must be reviewed by a state oversight board called the Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council, which hears petitions and makes recommendations to New York\u2019s mental health commissioner . \u2014 ProPublica , 9 June 2022",
"After Gordon was reassigned, Jackson named then-environmental health commissioner Brian Kimball as interim director. \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 8 June 2022",
"Silver has been the NBA\u2019s commissioner since February 2014. \u2014 Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022",
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"We're waiting for recommendations from the advisory committee .",
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"Representative Liz Cheney, Republican of Wyoming and the vice chairwoman of the committee , compared Ms. Hutchinson favorably to the more seasoned officials who have stonewalled the panel. \u2014 New York Times , 1 July 2022",
"Cheney and Hageman both have been campaigning around the state, but Cheney's recent appearances on live TV as vice chair of the Jan. 6 committee have been quasi-campaign events, too, on a national level. \u2014 CBS News , 30 June 2022",
"Specifically, much of the committee expressed support for combination shots\u2014aka bivalent boosters\u2014that would target both the original virus and a version of omicron. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 30 June 2022",
"As vice chair of the committee , Cheney has taken a lead role in the investigation. \u2014 Julian Mark, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
"Following shocking testimony Tuesday from ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack are calling for more Trump administration witnesses to testify. \u2014 Julius Lasin, USA TODAY , 29 June 2022",
"The revelations were a part of the January 6 committee \u2019s sixth public hearing as the panel shifts focus to Trump\u2019s behavior before, during and after the insurrection. \u2014 Madeline Halpert, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"In fact, there were no historical precedents for the testimony that Hutchinson delivered in an astonishing two hours of television after Bennie Thompson, the Democratic co-chair of the committee , swore her in. \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 28 June 2022",
"The congresswoman has faced criticism from them and other Republicans about her criticism of Trump and her vocal role as part of the Jan. 6 committee . \u2014 Ben Kamisar, NBC News , 28 June 2022"
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"\u2014 Roger J. Spiller",
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"Artificial-intelligence algorithms aren\u2019t bothered by combat fatigue the way human operators are. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Oct. 2021",
"Bingham also devoted more time working on his cardiovascular fitness to combat fatigue . \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 19 Oct. 2021",
"My colleagues, CFO Kelly Steckelberg and COO Aparna Bawa, encounter and combat fatigue in different ways from me, and from each other. \u2014 Eric S. Yuan For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN , 4 May 2021",
"Police-reform protesters across the country hope to combat fatigue and preserve the momentum of the movement. \u2014 WSJ , 13 June 2020",
"The hospital called it combat fatigue , a common diagnosis for soldiers at the time. \u2014 Jessica Stahl, Washington Post , 3 Jan. 2018"
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"first_known_use":{
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"\u02cck\u00e4m-pl\u0259-\u02c8men-t(\u0259-)r\u0113",
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"\u2026 hot and sour soup encapsulates the Taoist principle central to Chinese culture: yin and yang, the notion of balancing the universe's opposing yet complementary forces. \u2014 Rebecca Hays , Cook's Illustrated , January & February 2006",
"Once Austin got used to what he had on, Jerry was going to talk him into a neck scarf of complementary colors and a cream pullover. \u2014 Alice Munro , Atlantic , January 1990",
"Vann and Ellsberg were the odd couple, difficult men from different worlds satisfying complementary needs in each other. \u2014 Neil Sheehan , A Bright Shining Lie , 1988",
"\u2026 it was becoming more and more clear to him that Miss Bart herself possessed precisely the complementary qualities needed to round off his social personality. \u2014 Edith Wharton , The House of Mirth , 1905",
"She wore a new outfit with a complementary scarf.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Working in tandem with local company Project Reef, the resort has updated all of the property\u2019s complementary sunscreen, offering a product that\u2019s entirely mineral-based. \u2014 Jared Ranahan, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"The plan calls for converting the 1930s buildings to a mix of uses, including stores considered complementary to the Saks brand, offices for rent and a private Saks club. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"Next to his wife, Prince William wore a dark suit and a complementary green tie. \u2014 Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour , 23 June 2022",
"The daybed and seating area, meanwhile, have a complementary color scheme of yellows and turquoise\u2014with more texture brought in with rope chairs. \u2014 Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"Caleb is more of a complementary component than Victor Oladipo, whose style tends to overlap with Butler\u2019s approach. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 20 June 2022",
"Weathersby interviews spokespeople from all sides, includes a generous helping of both genres of music, and concludes that the differences between the two aren\u2019t irreconcilable but complementary . \u2014 Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"Recently, Mahle has looked the part with a complementary splitter that accents his signature pitch. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 15 June 2022",
"Each shipment will include a selection of unique cheeses and complementary items. \u2014 cleveland , 15 June 2022"
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"a funeral service, followed by committal in the family plot",
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"Now, both involuntary and voluntary committals should be reported, which should dramatically widen the number of potential gun buyers that would be flagged. \u2014 Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald , 23 Feb. 2018",
"Dow believes the lapse in reporting voluntary committals likely occurs at hospitals and mental health centers where medical staff fill out paperwork submitted to the county Clerk of Court\u2019s office. \u2014 Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald , 23 Feb. 2018"
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"for the test we were required to compute the answers without using a calculator",
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"Just does not compute in my mind of what that looks like. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"Even a supercomputer that can perform over 500,000 trillion floating point operations per second will not compute a precise solution. \u2014 Paul Smith-goodson, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"The equations could not effectively be used to compute the forecast until much later, because people solving them by hand would not be able to do the computations fast enough. \u2014 Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"Any of these can be in local hardware or take advantage of cloud compute from Azure. \u2014 Michael Muchmore, PCMAG , 24 May 2022",
"Success in politics is often difficult to compute and Trump was a persistent failure in one key metric: His approval rating was often in record-low territory. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Unfortunately, Statman's article does not show how to compute what amount of spending is safe or how much is too much. \u2014 David John Marotta, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Down here in Alabama, such a combination of words doesn\u2019t compute in this college football-crazy part of the country. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The barometer crunches traditional economic-performance metrics such as unemployment rate and GDP, and then benchmarks those figures against costs of living\u2014healthcare, housing, schooling and childcare\u2014to compute a sustainability score. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022"
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"The footage showed the car, driven by a third person, parking nearby and the gunmen, both dressed all in black, springing from the rear seat, rushing up to the victim commando -style and unleashed a barrage of gunfire. \u2014 Bill Hutchinson, ABC News , 12 May 2022",
"Geoff Dardia was already forging within him the singular focus of becoming an American commando , and earning him a placement within the ranks of the most elite military combat specialists in the world. \u2014 Ian Douglass, Men's Health , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Police said a 47-year-old member of a special Israeli commando unit was killed. \u2014 Josef Federman, Chicago Tribune , 13 May 2022",
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"The commission plan will be implemented by Jan. 1, 2024. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 24 May 2021",
"On Thursday, Pelosi said that two of the three Republican objections to her initial commission plan had been reconciled in her new plan, leaving only the scope remaining at the sticking point. \u2014 Ryan Nobles, CNN , 22 Apr. 2021",
"The commission planned to send a staff engineer to the site to assist with the investigation as soon as it could be done safely, Chairman Neil Chatterjee said in a statement. \u2014 CBS News , 21 May 2020",
"Indeed, a draft commission plan leaked earlier this month contained a hefty dose of alchemy. \u2014 Alexander Weber, Bloomberg.com , 5 May 2020",
"The commission plans to meet with the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other civil society groups to understand their objections to these types of weapons. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Nov. 2019",
"Academy leaders and members of the Colorado\u2019s congressional delegation announced the cross- commission plan at an oversight Board of Visitors meeting Wednesday. \u2014 USA TODAY , 21 Feb. 2020",
"The commission plans to issue a report on steps the university should take to address past actions. \u2014 Joe Heim, Washington Post , 29 Nov. 2019",
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"That runs into conflict with U.S. copyright laws, which allow companies and nonprofit organizations to commoditize their work product \u2014 including pieces of a shared language. \u2014 Graham Lee Brewer, NBC News , 3 June 2022",
"In a further evolution of the hacker\u2019s BEC toolbox, enterprising criminals are now trying to commoditize the sale of BEC tools and techniques to aspiring cybercriminals. \u2014 Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Measure and Kespry sought to commoditize this experience by becoming a one stop shop for clients \u2013 data capture, data analysis, and insight delivery. \u2014 Harrison Wolf, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Persist in the face of prospect opposition to change or attempts to commoditize your offering. \u2014 Andy Gole, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Behind this assault is a sophisticated new tort machine that leverages Wall Street litigation funding, third-party brokers to collect and commoditize claims, and sweeping online marketing that recruits and coaches claimants. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 2 Mar. 2021",
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"The best enlisted soldier and non- commissioned officer will earn the honor of representing Alaska at the regional competition. \u2014 Bill Roth, Anchorage Daily News , 13 May 2022",
"The Russian officer corp and non- commissioned officer corp have been blamed for much of the initial Russian failures. \u2014 Vikram Mittal, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
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"Of the hundreds who enter, two victors emerge: a best soldier, and a best non- commissioned officer . \u2014 Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News , 31 Oct. 2021",
"There's a uniform worn by Roberta Wells Leidner, a non- commissioned officer with the U.S. Marines, who worked in public affairs. \u2014 Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 30 June 2021",
"Any of these actions would end an officer or senior non- commissioned officer \u2019s (NCO) career. \u2014 Robert M. Berg, National Review , 19 May 2021",
"Columbia, South Carolina \u2014 A White Army non- commissioned officer seen in a viral video accosting and shoving a Black man in a South Carolina neighborhood has been charged with third-degree assault. \u2014 CBS News , 15 Apr. 2021",
"McCauley was then recognized by George Washington himself as a non- commissioned officer . \u2014 Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine , 17 Mar. 2021"
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"The Republicans who now complain these hearings are occurring in an election year have chosen to forget the national commission originally proposed would have long since been done by now \u2014 if not for Senate Republicans killing it. \u2014 CBS News , 10 June 2022",
"The change created a virtual state of emergency among Washington lobbyists, who complain about the workload that the deadlines have generated. \u2014 Paul Kiernan, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
"Conservatives, who complain that Twitter is biased against them, celebrated Mr. Musk\u2019s offer. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Martinez said this deal balances the need to bring people in off the streets with the frustrations of residents who complain about the difficulties of using the sidewalk and feeling unsafe. \u2014 Benjamin Oreskesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Housing advocates say no-cause evictions have been used as retaliation to evict people who complain about sub-par living conditions or who try to form tenant unions. \u2014 Ginny Monk, courant.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
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"Left to their own devices, dissatisfied consumers are probably more apt to complain and write negative reviews than satisfied customers are likely to write positive reviews. \u2014 Henri Isenberg, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Some conservatives and civil rights groups are almost certain to complain that the efforts to limit misinformation could restrict free speech. \u2014 Cecilia Kang, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022"
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"Using a common measure to compare hospitals\u2019 relative financial health, the researchers found that NYU Langone had 118 days cash on hand, compared to Bellevue\u2019s days cash on hand of less than one. \u2014 Christopher Rowland, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"Another common measure of value, however, the venerable price/earnings ratio, fared well. \u2014 Suzanne Mcgee, WSJ , 9 Jan. 2022",
"Using observational climate data over the past century, researchers have been able to closely link tree ring width to moisture content in the soil, which is a common measure of drought. \u2014 Henry Fountain, BostonGlobe.com , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Using observational climate data over the last century, researchers have been able to closely link tree ring width to moisture content in the soil, which is a common measure of drought. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Feb. 2022",
"One common measure of tracking investor activity is all-cash sales, which represent 23% of total transactions. \u2014 Ali Wolf, Fortune , 9 Sep. 2021",
"China has long been one of the most unequal major economies in the world, with one common measure of income inequality, the Gini coefficient, at 0.465 in 2019 according to official data out of a possible 1.0. \u2014 Jacky Wong, WSJ , 28 Aug. 2021",
"In our busy, busy world, the pressure to be productive is pretty overwhelming \u2013 and a common measure of utility and worth. \u2014 Avivah Wittenberg-cox, Forbes , 29 May 2021",
"One common measure of fiscal sustainability is debt as a share of the nation\u2019s gross domestic output, or economic output. \u2014 Eli Stokols, Los Angeles Times , 28 May 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But community property standards complicate things. \u2014 Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com , 10 Apr. 2022",
"In Alaska, spouses have the option to make their assets community property . \u2014 Aviva Pinto, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Property held in joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, or community property with right of survivorship will automatically pass to the other owner at death. \u2014 Liz Weston, oregonlive , 15 Aug. 2021",
"When the will is silent, then it is interpreted as disposing of all the community property \u2013 including the surviving spouse\u2019s share \u2013 and that means the surviving spouse is forced to make an election. \u2014 Dallas News , 8 Aug. 2021",
"Property held in joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, or community property with right of survivorship will automatically pass to the other owner at death. \u2014 Liz Weston, oregonlive , 15 Aug. 2021",
"After a divorce decree, Ms. Holliday\u2019s divorce attorney filed a motion for a new trial trying to get her the $74,864 she was shorted in the community property . \u2014 Robert W. Wood, Forbes , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Property held in joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, or community property with right of survivorship will automatically pass to the other owner at death. \u2014 Liz Weston, oregonlive , 15 Aug. 2021",
"All property owned by a divorcing couple is presumed community property unless proven as separate property. \u2014 Dallas News , 13 May 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Turned skyward and concave in a supportive cobweb of carbon fiber called a backplane, the mirror looks like the giant, unblinking compound eye of an insect. \u2014 Lee Billings, Scientific American , 30 Jan. 2016",
"What at first appears to be a single organ, like an insect\u2019s compound eye , turns out, upon Zoom inspection, to be many. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Dec. 2020",
"In this kind of compound eye , each ommatidium has to be encased in something that blocks light in order to isolate it from the neighboring ommatidia, keeping each unit distinct. \u2014 Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica , 15 Aug. 2020",
"This type is called an apposition compound eye , meaning each lens acts independently to create a mosaic image of what a creature sees. \u2014 Riley Black, Scientific American , 13 Aug. 2020",
"The compound eye system works when each facet is isolated from the other by walls, which has been seen in other trilobites. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 13 Aug. 2020",
"Horseshoe crabs also have 10 eyes\u2014a pair of compound eyes on the front shell and more photo receptors along their tail. \u2014 National Geographic , 20 Apr. 2020",
"The creatures share characteristics with their primitive marine relatives, like bulging compound eyes , yet have pointy stingers and claws like their modern counterparts. \u2014 Katie Camero, WSJ , 16 Jan. 2020",
"Insects, by contrast, cannot see individual stars: Their compound eyes can\u2019t detect fine detail like single points of light. \u2014 Fiona Mcmillan, National Geographic , 4 Nov. 2019"
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"Infinite-Degree Maps Start with a function, or f, defined in terms of a complex number , or z. \u2014 Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American , 24 Apr. 2021",
"Those who need only a computer and an internet connection to run simulations or crunch complex numbers continued their work from home. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2020",
"The result is a snappy and complex number that seems anything but ad hoc. \u2014 Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com , 15 Nov. 2019",
"Her joyous and complicated routine split the judges \u2013 some felt the timing fell off during the complex numbers . \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 12 Nov. 2019",
"Our February Insights puzzle sent readers on a treasure hunt based on complex numbers . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 22 Mar. 2019",
"The first of these problems can be solved by classical or coordinate geometry, but the complex number solution is simpler (go figure!). \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 14 Feb. 2019",
"Actually, the drunken driver and the triple murderer were only a few points apart on their risk-assessment score, a complex number system Idaho and other states use to classify prisoners as minimum-, medium- or maximum-security risks. \u2014 Rebecca Boone, The Seattle Times , 15 Mar. 2018",
"Actually, the drunken driver and the triple murderer were only a few points apart on their risk assessment score, a complex number system Idaho and other states use to classify prisoners as minimum-, medium- or maximum-security risks. \u2014 Rebecca Boone, idahostatesman , 15 Mar. 2018"
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"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": having all necessary parts, elements, or steps":[
"a complete diet"
],
": containing all essential amino acids":[
"Beans and grains combined together form a complete protein."
],
": total , absolute":[
"complete silence"
],
": fully carried out : thorough":[
"a complete renovation"
],
": legally caught":[],
": brought to an end : concluded":[
"a complete period of time"
],
": highly proficient":[
"a complete artist"
],
": including modifiers, complements , or objects":[],
": characterized by the occurrence of a pupal stage between the motile immature stages and the adult \u2014 compare incomplete sense 3":[],
": having all four sets of floral organs":[],
": having the property that every Cauchy sequence of elements converges to a limit in the space":[],
": made complete by the inclusion of":[
"a birthday cake complete with candles"
],
": to bring to an end and especially into a perfected state":[
"complete a painting"
],
": to make whole or perfect":[
"Its song completes the charm of the bird.",
"Her latest purchase completes her collection."
],
": to mark the end of":[
"A rousing chorus completes the show."
],
": execute , fulfill":[
"complete a contract"
],
": to carry out (a forward pass ) successfully":[
"The quarterback completed 12 out of 18 passes."
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pl\u0113t"
],
"synonyms":[
"compleat",
"comprehensive",
"entire",
"full",
"grand",
"intact",
"integral",
"perfect",
"plenary",
"total",
"whole"
],
"antonyms":[
"consummate",
"finalize",
"finish",
"perfect",
"polish"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for complete Adjective full , complete , plenary , replete mean containing all that is wanted or needed or possible. full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it. a full schedule complete applies when all that is needed is present. a complete picture of the situation plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification. given plenary power replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety. replete with delightful details Verb close , end , conclude , finish , complete , terminate mean to bring or come to a stopping point or limit. close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished. close a debate end conveys a strong sense of finality. ended his life conclude may imply a formal closing (as of a meeting). the service concluded with a blessing finish may stress completion of a final step in a process. after it is painted, the house will be finished complete implies the removal of all deficiencies or a successful finishing of what has been undertaken. the resolving of this last issue completes the agreement terminate implies the setting of a limit in time or space. your employment terminates after three months",
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"He spoke in complete sentences.",
"They sat in complete silence.",
"Verb",
"The project took four months to complete .",
"Her latest purchase completes her collection.",
"The new baby completed their family.",
"The quarterback completed 12 out of 15 passes.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"No watch auction is complete without important Rolex and Patek Philippe pieces and this sale has many. \u2014 Anthony Demarco, Forbes , 3 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
"The former insurgents, who have kept a complete lock on decision-making since taking over the country last August, touted the gathering as a forum on issues facing Afghanistan. \u2014 Rahim Faiez, ajc , 2 July 2022",
"Here\u2019s a look at the complete route map for the 2022 Tour de France. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 July 2022",
"It's been a complete turnaround this season for the Wranglers under a coach Rattlers coach Kevin Guy played in the Arena Football League for in 1999. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 2 July 2022",
"The Jones already had two children of their own, so the prospect of adopting eight more would involve a complete change of lifestyle. \u2014 Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"On particularly snowy days at the Racine Zoo, Diamond the Andean bear could be found sitting next to a snowman, one complete with a carrot nose. \u2014 Meghan Willcoxon, Journal Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
"That\u2019s the most complete answer anybody has right now. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 July 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Middleburg Heights has been selected to receive an $854,355 grant through Cuyahoga County Council that will enable the city to complete streetscape improvements as part of the Southland District revitalization. \u2014 Beth Mlady, cleveland , 2 July 2022",
"As of Friday morning, league sources said, Gallinari had not been officially waived by the Spurs yet because Murray had yet to complete his mandatory physical exam with the Hawks. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022",
"But first, the pair had to complete a task unique to electronic artists: reassembling the full-length for the stage. \u2014 Katie Bain, Billboard , 24 June 2022",
"Previously, school personnel had to complete 700 hours of peace officer training. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 14 June 2022",
"Whichever variation was in play, military personnel had to complete as many as possible in two minutes\u2014double the time that would later be assigned to grade-schoolers, but otherwise the same test. \u2014 Amanda Mull, The Atlantic , 28 May 2022",
"New Hampshire is one of a few states that have yet to complete the redistricting process required every 10 years to bring districts in line with population changes. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 18 May 2022",
"Employees first had to complete MACC\u2019s 24-week culinary training program. \u2014 Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant , 17 May 2022",
"Job candidates then have to complete medical coding training which takes several months to accomplish followed by certification exams. \u2014 Rita Numerof, Forbes , 16 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English complet , from Latin completus , from past participle of compl\u0113re \u2014 see complement entry 1":"Adjective and Verb"
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000457"
},
"commelinaceae":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a large widely distributed family of herbaceous plants (order Xyridales) that have perfect flowers with a distinct calyx and corolla and upper leaves shaped like a spathe and that comprise the spiderworts \u2014 see commelina , tradescantia":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4m\u0259l\u0259\u0307\u02c8n\u0101s\u0113\u02cc\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Commelina , type genus + -aceae":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000806"
},
"complexing":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": a whole made up of complicated or interrelated parts":[
"a complex of welfare programs",
"the military-industrial complex"
],
": a group of culture traits relating to a single activity (such as hunting), process (such as use of flint), or culture unit":[],
": a group of repressed desires and memories that exerts a dominating influence upon the personality":[
"a guilt complex"
],
": an exaggerated reaction to or preoccupation with a subject or situation":[
"He has always had a complex about spiders.",
"She has a weight complex .",
"Not being able to find a job was giving me a complex ."
],
": a group of obviously related units of which the degree and nature of the relationship is imperfectly known":[],
": the sum of factors (such as symptoms) characterizing a disease or condition":[
"primary tuberculous complex"
],
": a chemical association of two or more species (such as ions or molecules) joined usually by weak electrostatic bonds rather than covalent bonds":[],
": a building or group of buildings housing related units":[
"an apartment complex",
"a sports complex"
],
": composed of two or more parts : composite":[
"a complex mixture of chemicals"
],
": having a bound form as one or more of its immediate constituents":[
"Unmanly is a complex word."
],
": consisting of a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses":[],
": hard to separate, analyze, or solve":[
"a complex problem"
],
": of, concerned with, being, or containing complex numbers":[
"a complex root",
"complex analysis"
],
": to make complex or into a complex":[],
": chelate":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02ccpleks",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8",
"k\u00e4m-\u02c8pleks",
"k\u0259m-\u02c8pleks",
"\u02c8k\u00e4m-\u02cc"
],
"synonyms":[
"establishment",
"facility",
"installation"
],
"antonyms":[
"baroque",
"byzantine",
"complicate",
"complicated",
"convoluted",
"daedal",
"elaborate",
"intricate",
"involute",
"involved",
"knotty",
"labyrinthian",
"labyrinthine",
"sophisticated",
"tangled"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for complex Adjective complex , complicated , intricate , involved , knotty mean having confusingly interrelated parts. complex suggests the unavoidable result of a necessary combining and does not imply a fault or failure. a complex recipe complicated applies to what offers great difficulty in understanding, solving, or explaining. complicated legal procedures intricate suggests such interlacing of parts as to make it nearly impossible to follow or grasp them separately. an intricate web of deceit involved implies extreme complication and often disorder. a rambling, involved explanation knotty suggests complication and entanglement that make solution or understanding improbable. knotty ethical questions",
"examples":[
"Noun",
"She has a complex about her appearance.",
"a complex of protein molecules",
"Adjective",
"The house's wiring is complex .",
"The situation is more complex than you realize.",
"Verb",
"there's no need to complex what should be a simple process for obtaining a building permit",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Last year, across town at an apartment complex on Harn Boulevard, Mike Allis, 59, watched his friend and roommate Francis Forte take his last breath. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"One man is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the city's south side, according to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police. \u2014 Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star , 16 June 2022",
"The incident began shortly before noon on June 4 inside the Eldorado Greens condominium complex on Tierrasanta Boulevard a few blocks east of Santo Road, according to San Diego police. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 June 2022",
"Sirous, who is thirty-six, and their partner, Olya Onypko, who is thirty-seven, own a condo in a high-rise apartment complex on the outskirts of Kyiv, just east of where the front line lay for all of March. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"Apartments coming to West Palm Beach Almost 300 units are heading to West Palm Beach in a new apartment complex on Village Blvd. \u2014 Amber Randall, Sun Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"McGinnis previously served a 12-year federal prison sentence for dealing cocaine in River Park Estates complex on Rocky River Drive in Cleveland. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 1 June 2022",
"Aside from an apartment complex on the next block, most of the residents are homeowners. \u2014 Lea Skene, Baltimore Sun , 29 May 2022",
"Dash camera footage shows two police cruisers pulling into the complex on Business 28 in Miami Township as the woman approaches them on foot. \u2014 Cameron Knight, The Enquirer , 23 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For forward-thinking companies with complex security needs, ZTNA 2.0 implementation is a non-negotiable, vital tool for data privacy and overall network control. \u2014 Shankar Chandrasekhar, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"People who buy tickets to events at the Camden Yards complex pay a 10% amusement tax. \u2014 Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun , 30 June 2022",
"While the complex partnered with the university to provide student housing in 2012, that arrangement ended in 2019. \u2014 Eleanor Mccrary, The Courier-Journal , 29 June 2022",
"The complex hosts the Ninth Region tournament every year. \u2014 James Weber, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"Thousands of people rallied near the Arizona Capitol complex after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. \u2014 Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The storm complex initiates as an undulating, solid arc of cells which then rapidly bows out and elongates toward the south. \u2014 Jeff Halverson, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The developers\u2019 intent is to make the Saks complex active all day and into the evening with shops and restaurants. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"Out in the hallway, Ms. Monteagudo, who had moved into the complex six months earlier, was struck by how quiet things were. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Late Latin complexus totality, from Latin, embrace, from complecti \u2014 see complex entry 2":"Noun",
"Latin complexus , past participle of complecti to embrace, comprise (a multitude of objects), from com- + plectere to braid \u2014 more at ply":"Adjective"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000903"
},
"comedy of intrigue":{
"type":[],
"definitions":{
": a comedy of situation in which complicated conspiracies and stratagems dominate the plot":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001009"
},
"complacential":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": complaisant":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Medieval Latin complacentia + English -al":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001808"
},
"comprador":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a Chinese agent engaged by a foreign establishment in China to have charge of its Chinese employees and to act as an intermediary in business affairs":[],
": intermediary":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4m-pr\u0259-\u02c8d\u022fr"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His grandfather was a comprador , or business intermediary, for Jardine Matheson, the British trading house, in its dealings between China and colonial Hong Kong. \u2014 Jonathan Kandell, BostonGlobe.com , 30 May 2020",
"His father, a comprador for Sassoon, another powerful British trading house, went broke during the 1930s and moved to Southeast Asia, leaving his family behind in poverty. \u2014 Jonathan Kandell, BostonGlobe.com , 30 May 2020",
"His great uncle was Sir Robert Hotung, the rich Eurasian comprador , who was the first Chinese man to live on Hong Kong's Peak, a wealthy district where only Westerners had been allowed to reside. \u2014 Paul French, CNN , 30 May 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Portuguese comprador , literally, buyer":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-003309"
},
"common buckwheat":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an Asian buckwheat ( Fagopyrum esculentum ) that has short dense flower clusters and sharp-angled fruit and is now widespread especially in cultivation \u2014 compare tartarian buckwheat":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-003832"
},
"common moorhen":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": moorhen sense 1a":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1819, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-004550"
},
"combination tone":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a subjective tone heard by many observers when two pure tones of widely different frequency are sounded together and thought to be due to the fact that the human ear does not in general give a linear response to sound waves \u2014 compare aural harmonic , difference tone , summation tone":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-004937"
},
"come over to":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to make a social visit to (a place)":[
"Why don't you come over to my place after work"
],
": to change to (the other side) in a disagreement, competition, etc.":[
"I've been trying to persuade her to come over to our side, but I haven't convinced her yet."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-005400"
},
"combat boot":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a heavy laced leather boot especially with a wide cuff buckled above the ankle":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1944, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-010520"
},
"combination plane":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a plane that has interchangeable cutters of various shapes and is usable for rabbeting, grooving, making moldings, and other special processes":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011033"
},
"come first":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to be more important than something else":[
"He cares about his job, but his family comes first ."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011223"
},
"communard":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": one who supported or participated in the Commune of Paris in 1871":[],
": a person who lives in a commune":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4m-yu\u0307-\u02c8n\u00e4r(d)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"French":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011450"
},
"computator":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": computer":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u00e4mpy\u0259\u02cct\u0101t\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin, from computatus + -or":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012115"
},
"communal ownership":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the ownership of land or other property by a community so that each member has a right to use the property or a portion of it":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012943"
},
"come as no surprise":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to be expected":[
"It came as no surprise to me."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-014126"
},
"come out/up smelling like/of roses":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to have success or good fortune in a situation in which one was likely to fail, be harmed, etc.":[
"The scandal forced several board members to resign, but the chairman came out smelling like roses ."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-014512"
},
"compresent":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": present together : associated in the same complex or grouping : related as factors in the same process":[
"\u2014 used especially of elements or factors in the same state of consciousness"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"com- + present":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021017"
},
"computative":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": given to or employing computation":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259m\u02c8py\u00fct\u0259tiv also \u02c8k\u00e4mpy\u0259\u02cct\u0101tiv"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"compute + -ative":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021304"
},
"comb-over":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an arrangement of hair on a balding man in which hair from the side of the head is combed over the bald spot":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u014dm-\u02cc\u014d-v\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1980, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021603"
},
"complementary air":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": complemental air":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021708"
},
"commendations":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an act of commending":[],
": something (such as a formal citation) that commends":[],
": compliment":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u00e4-m\u0259n-\u02c8d\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"-\u02ccmen-"
],
"synonyms":[
"acknowledgment",
"acknowledgement",
"citation",
"mention"
],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Their hard work deserves commendation .",
"The President issued a commendation praising the volunteers for their exceptional work during the relief effort.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Police Chief Robert Butler presented March with a certificate of commendation last week for his distinguished service to the city. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 7 June 2022",
"Ian Chung is a model student worthy of commendation . \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"The Peabody Board of Jurors also made a special commendation to journalists and filmmakers around the world who have risked their own personal safety to report the Russian invasion and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. \u2014 Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 May 2022",
"But Hackett stressed that his endorsement wasn\u2019t just an obligatory commendation of a former colleague. \u2014 Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The team ranked second of seven earning a Meritorious commendation , placing them in the top 20 percent of the teams that competed worldwide. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Mar. 2022",
"During an appearance Sunday on ABC's This Week, host George Stephanopoulos asked Cotton about Trump's commendation of Putin in recent days. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 27 Feb. 2022",
"The mayor held up a plaque of commendation , her enthusiasm filling the gym. \u2014 Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Sewell, a member of the Regimental Support Squadron, received a commendation for her contributions on July 16. \u2014 Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY , 11 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-023216"
},
"commensalist":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": commensal sense 1":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u208bl\u0259\u0307st"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-023327"
},
"commending":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": to entrust for care or preservation":[
"\"To Thee I do commend my watchful soul / Ere I let fall the windows of mine eyes.\"",
"\u2014 William Shakespeare"
],
": to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice":[
"Your proposal has much to commend it."
],
": to mention with approbation : praise":[
"We commend you for your continuing dedication to excellence."
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"k\u0259-\u02c8mend"
],
"synonyms":[
"commit",
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"Joe McGinley, a committeeman for the Natrona County GOP, said voters would respect Cheney\u2019s honesty. \u2014 David Weigel And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
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"Mike Moskowitz, who died of pancreatic cancer in January, was a lawyer-lobbyist, a major Democratic Party fundraiser, and the county\u2019s former state Democratic Party committeeman . \u2014 Anthony Man, sun-sentinel.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
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"That runs into conflict with U.S. copyright laws, which allow companies and nonprofit organizations to commoditize their work product \u2014 including pieces of a shared language. \u2014 Graham Lee Brewer, NBC News , 3 June 2022",
"In a further evolution of the hacker\u2019s BEC toolbox, enterprising criminals are now trying to commoditize the sale of BEC tools and techniques to aspiring cybercriminals. \u2014 Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Measure and Kespry sought to commoditize this experience by becoming a one stop shop for clients \u2013 data capture, data analysis, and insight delivery. \u2014 Harrison Wolf, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Persist in the face of prospect opposition to change or attempts to commoditize your offering. \u2014 Andy Gole, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Behind this assault is a sophisticated new tort machine that leverages Wall Street litigation funding, third-party brokers to collect and commoditize claims, and sweeping online marketing that recruits and coaches claimants. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 2 Mar. 2021",
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"Even a supercomputer that can perform over 500,000 trillion floating point operations per second will not compute a precise solution. \u2014 Paul Smith-goodson, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"The equations could not effectively be used to compute the forecast until much later, because people solving them by hand would not be able to do the computations fast enough. \u2014 Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"Any of these can be in local hardware or take advantage of cloud compute from Azure. \u2014 Michael Muchmore, PCMAG , 24 May 2022",
"Success in politics is often difficult to compute and Trump was a persistent failure in one key metric: His approval rating was often in record-low territory. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Unfortunately, Statman's article does not show how to compute what amount of spending is safe or how much is too much. \u2014 David John Marotta, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Down here in Alabama, such a combination of words doesn\u2019t compute in this college football-crazy part of the country. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The barometer crunches traditional economic-performance metrics such as unemployment rate and GDP, and then benchmarks those figures against costs of living\u2014healthcare, housing, schooling and childcare\u2014to compute a sustainability score. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022"
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"Investing and saving early reaps huge rewards as a result of the impact of compound interest . \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"Thanks to compound interest , even modest amounts of savings will grow exponentially over longer stretches of time. \u2014 Kunyi Yang, CNN , 20 June 2022",
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"And getting debt-laden young folk to care about the impact of compound interest on their later years is a near-impossible task. \u2014 Avivah Wittenberg-cox, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
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"That interest would also earn interest over time, a feature known as compound interest . \u2014 Nerd Wallet, oregonlive , 20 Mar. 2022",
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"The account would receive more contributions over time and benefit from compound interest . \u2014 Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes , 20 May 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Goldin, an economist, documents but offers no prescription, while journalist Jaffe\u2019s final chapter points us toward a more communitarian system in which our love is not co-opted by capitalism and where all have leisure time. \u2014 Hanna Hart, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"After all, in the crisis of a pandemic, answers can only be found expeditiously if people -- be it for selfish or communitarian reasons -- are willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the public good. \u2014 Kent Sepkowitz, CNN , 3 Apr. 2022",
"The dynamic, communitarian version shut down in 2009, part of an effort by Berkeley to formalize the center and comply with federal regulations. \u2014 Isabella Cueto, STAT , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The Progressive Era also involved an equilibrium between a communitarian ethos and the liberal credo of individual freedom. \u2014 Win Mccormack, The New Republic , 17 Mar. 2022",
"At that point, Emerson was dallying with communitarian ideals, and doubtless found the idea of a house guest more palatable than carting manure at the nearby utopian compound of Brook Farm. \u2014 James Marcus, The New Yorker , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Utopian religious sects like the Shakers, the Oneida Community, and the Amana Colonies combined handcraft, communitarian economics, and piety. \u2014 Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books , 19 Aug. 2021",
"Europeans had more rights, but adopted them in a more communitarian spirit, reconciling them with other commitments. \u2014 Samuel Moyn, The New Republic , 9 Mar. 2021",
"In a misguided, contrarian reading of Capra\u2019s communitarian masterpiece, Deneen asserts that George Bailey, its hero, is actually a villain. \u2014 Jack Butler, National Review , 25 Dec. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Anatoly Lunacharsky, the first Bolshevik commissar for education, endorsed London\u2019s work. \u2014 J. Hoberman, The New York Review of Books , 22 Oct. 2020",
"On April 13, 1941, Japan\u2019s foreign minister, Yosuke Matsuoka, and the Soviet commissar of foreign affairs, Vyacheslav Molotov, signed a neutrality pact, valid for five years. \u2014 Sean Mcmeekin, WSJ , 12 Apr. 2021",
"Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the two officials targeted \u2014 the commander, Peng Jiarui, and the former commissar , Sun Jinlong \u2014 would also be subject to U.S. visa restrictions. \u2014 Matthew Lee, Star Tribune , 31 July 2020",
"With the Lincolns, he was elected as much as selected, said Steve Nelson, the brigade\u2019s political commissar . \u2014 National Geographic , 31 July 2020",
"The Treasury Department sanctions will also hit the XPCC\u2019s former political commissar Sun Jinlong as well as Deputy Party Secretary and XPCC Commander Peng Jiarui. \u2014 Jerry Dunleavy, Washington Examiner , 31 July 2020"
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"Despite the increasing number of clubs across Europe owned by American business people, none has more of a reputation for commercialism than Manchester United. \u2014 Zak Garner-purkis, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
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"She was shocked by the crass commercialism of the American city, where the punk scene was awash with hard drugs. \u2014 Evelyn Mcdonnell, Los Angeles Times , 1 Feb. 2022",
"An Italian bishop apologized for telling children that Santa doesn't exist while on a commercialism rant. \u2014 Alex Connor, USA TODAY , 13 Dec. 2021",
"In the end, all that was required to kill it was commercialism , just enough for golf fans to suspect (wrongly) that the entire spat was stage-managed. \u2014 Eamon Lynch, USA TODAY , 29 Nov. 2021",
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"All awards organizations struggled to balance commercialism , celebration, and ethical rectitude during the pandemic. \u2014 Lee Seymour, Forbes , 22 Sep. 2021"
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"Before Tesla, inventors had always designed electric motors so that the magnetic field of the stator was kept constant and the magnetic field in the rotor was changed by means of a commutator . \u2014 National Geographic , 27 Sep. 2019",
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"In addition to Scott, a number of must-nominate cast members include Britt Lower, who plays the unhappy new employee, and John Turturro, whose company man is surprised by a mutual attraction to fellow employee Christopher Walken. \u2014 Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
"Departing Intel after 30 years as a company man hurt badly. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Feb. 2021",
"The idea of the company man who works at one organisation for his entire career feels laughably outdated. \u2014 Whizy Kim, refinery29.com , 31 Dec. 2021",
"The idea of the company man who works at one organization for his entire career feels laughably outdated. \u2014 Whizy Kim, refinery29.com , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Tuello is the other side of the coin \u2014 dedicated to the rule of law, a company man . \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Vulture , 16 June 2021",
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"The ideal company man , Curry will do his job without complaint this season, weaving through double- and triple-teams to help ensure the Warriors get back to the playoffs. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 Feb. 2021",
"Nearly seven years removed from breaking from his reputation as the quintessential company man to interrupt Myers\u2019 news conference and express his frustration with the Bazemore trade, Curry can finally call one of his best friends a teammate again. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com , 24 Nov. 2020"
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"That competition is intensified for female actresses, who not only commodify their personas but also their bodies. \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 4 June 2022",
"Unfettered by the weight of the symbolism embedded in Juneteenth, creative imaginations can concoct a million ways to commodify and monetize its recent arrival on the federal calendar. \u2014 Aronte Bennett, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
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"In fact, the embrace of Black gymnasts often seems conditioned on the ability to commodify and capitalize on their labor and their Blackness. \u2014 Amira Rose Davis, Los Angeles Times , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The episode is a spot-on parody of both the torture of the creative process and the absurd ways that obsession with an artist\u2019s personal narrative helps to commodify their work. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 22 Oct. 2021",
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"Even a supercomputer that can perform over 500,000 trillion floating point operations per second will not compute a precise solution. \u2014 Paul Smith-goodson, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"The equations could not effectively be used to compute the forecast until much later, because people solving them by hand would not be able to do the computations fast enough. \u2014 Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"Any of these can be in local hardware or take advantage of cloud compute from Azure. \u2014 Michael Muchmore, PCMAG , 24 May 2022",
"Success in politics is often difficult to compute and Trump was a persistent failure in one key metric: His approval rating was often in record-low territory. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Unfortunately, Statman's article does not show how to compute what amount of spending is safe or how much is too much. \u2014 David John Marotta, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Down here in Alabama, such a combination of words doesn\u2019t compute in this college football-crazy part of the country. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The barometer crunches traditional economic-performance metrics such as unemployment rate and GDP, and then benchmarks those figures against costs of living\u2014healthcare, housing, schooling and childcare\u2014to compute a sustainability score. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022"
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"Donald Glover's award-winning comedy drama series Atlanta will end after season 4, FX chairman John Landgraf announced Thursday at the virtual Television Critics Association's winter press tour. \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 17 Feb. 2022",
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"The yields paid by money market funds at the moment are below those of Treasury bills and corporate bonds or commercial paper , but with rates fluctuating, the funds have a great advantage. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
"The one-week financial commercial paper rate followed nearly the same path. \u2014 Norbert Michel, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Access to commercial paper froze when the pandemic first roiled markets, forcing the Fed and the European Central Bank to step in to stabilize it. \u2014 Abhinav Ramnarayan, Bloomberg.com , 9 Feb. 2022",
"In times of stress, banks, which broker commercial paper deals, don\u2019t want to step in and help. \u2014 Paul J. Davies, WSJ , 19 July 2021",
"Last month, Tether revealed that about a quarter of its reserves, or $20 billion, consisted of commercial paper , down $4 billion from February. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
"Tether has been under scrutiny since at least last July, after authorities became alarmed by the high amount of commercial paper held as reserves. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 20 May 2022",
"Tether claims its tokens are 100% backed by cash and cash equivalents, while USDC says it is backed with a combination of cash, Treasury bonds, commercial paper , corporate bonds, and certificates of deposit with foreign banks. \u2014 Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The Fed's latest facility is ultimately intended to support demand for commercial paper so businesses are continue to borrow. \u2014 CBS News , 19 Mar. 2020"
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"The consortium led by TCG will make a $263 million strategic investment in Funko, acquiring 80% of ACON Investments\u2019 shares in Funko Class A common stock . \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 5 May 2022",
"Per the filing, Musk bought 73.5 million shares, representing 9.2% of the 800.6 million shares of Twitter common stock outstanding as of Feb. 10, 2022. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The Baltimore firm will pay $3.3 billion at closing, including about three quarters in cash and a quarter in T. Rowe Price common stock . \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, baltimoresun.com , 28 Oct. 2021",
"The company authorized the repurchase of an additional $750 million in outstanding common stock , bringing the total remaining repurchase authorization to about $1 billion. \u2014 James Willhite, WSJ , 23 Sep. 2021",
"As the company\u2019s fortunes rose last year, Novavax executives cashed out tens of millions of dollars in common stock , according to securities filings. \u2014 Sarah Jane Tribble, Quartz , 20 July 2021",
"In his classic investing book Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits (Wiley, $25), Philip A. Fisher laid out 15 points to look for in a common stock . \u2014 Dallas News , 4 Apr. 2021",
"Forbes estimates that, between his partnership units and common stock , nearly $700 million of Neumann\u2019s fortune is tied up in WeWork. \u2014 Matt Durot, Forbes , 21 Oct. 2021",
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"Thursday's votes for the operating and capital budgets were both 26-0, with members taking turns during the meeting to commend the bipartisanship work shown during the budget process. \u2014 Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal , 23 June 2022",
"A few nights after the Grammys, Colbert called Batiste over to the late-night show couch to commend his victories in a segment that spotlighted the sincerity of both men. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 5 May 2022",
"In December 2018, Rahinsky wrote Schurr to commend him for chasing and catching a suspect who tried to run away during a traffic stop in May 2018. \u2014 Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Avoiding eye contact and making a quick exit are the chief requirements in this awkward situation, so Miss Manners was about to commend you. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Apr. 2022",
"However, Gerstein does commend Choi for her blending technique and her contour placement. \u2014 Sara Miranda, Allure , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Early was quick to commend Southside, saying Reese did a nice job in the circle, but also credited his team for staying the course. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 18 Mar. 2022",
"While Extinction Rebellion has not partnered with any brands, See does commend the work that companies like Patagonia have done to support and donate to environmental and activism groups. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 17 Mar. 2022",
"On the incel sites that Serge and Marquis run, many members have expressed anger at society; some commend those who commit violence, and fantasize about doing the same. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Dec. 2021"
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"Consider Index Funds Instead of trying to beat the market, index funds such as the S&P 500 simply track a common market index. \u2014 Jaime Catmull, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Goods and people could travel freely within the EU\u2019s common market , obviating the need for a border anyway. \u2014 Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
"Once planted, this idea grew into what is the European Union today, in which German economic might is managed through a common market , with common rules and a common currency set by a common institution. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The European Union began as a common market that slowly expanded in size. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Global economies have taken significant steps toward forging alliances that spread common market values and industrial leadership, but there is more work to be done in terms of international collaboration. \u2014 Sanjay Brahmawar, Fortune , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Europe, the world\u2019s largest common market , has been flexing its regulatory muscle over US tech giants in recent years. \u2014 Scott Nover, Quartz , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Europe is always more than the common market , more than the European Union. \u2014 Fox News , 1 Jan. 2021",
"What\u2019s more, except for last month, Value has also underperformed the S&P 500 index, the most common market benchmark, during all these periods. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Nov. 2020"
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"The complementarity of these events also increases publicity for both, similar to what occurs for two renowned wine auctions in the U.S.: in Naples in Florida and in Napa Valley in California. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Innovative approaches that combine indicators from these different kinds of data can demonstrate their consistency and complementarity , exploit the advantages of each and produce novel insights. \u2014 Deepali Khanna, Forbes , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Our visions are closely aligned and mutually reinforcing, and the design of the experience draws out this complementarity . \u2014 Ashoka, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
"Romantic love requires complementarity \u2014that is, differences. \u2014 Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Translating his message into the current debate, technology should focus on the complementarity game, not the imitation game. \u2014 Wired Ideas, Wired , 8 Nov. 2021",
"Taken together, American and South Korean public opinion on North Korea policy show a strong degree of consensus and complementarity . \u2014 Scott Snyder, Forbes , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Investors will often look to assess compatibility and complementarity within the team, as well as enquire about your history of working together. \u2014 Miruna Girtu, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021",
"So addressing all of their legacies successfully requires many different policy initiatives working hand in hand, or complementarity . \u2014 Kerry Whigham, The Conversation , 6 July 2021"
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"Danska\u2019s research suggests that the composition of commensal microbes diverges in male and female mice around puberty, so something seems to happen to the bacteria around that time. \u2014 Melinda Wenner Moyer, Scientific American , 1 Sep. 2021",
"Two species, both carnivores to a greater or lesser extent, with different nutritional needs, could have a commensal relationship. \u2014 James Gorman, New York Times , 7 Jan. 2021",
"Instead of buying time on the array, Breakthrough Listen is tapping into the data stream while the telescope observes its regular targets\u2014a procedure known as commensal observing. \u2014 Daniel Clery, Science | AAAS , 10 Sep. 2020",
"In payment, the plants feed their commensal friends with sugars. \u2014 Jason Pontin, WIRED , 15 June 2018",
"This turned out to be because the antibiotics also diminished the numbers of tuft cells in the colon; only they, and not commensal bacteria, are required for norovirus infection. \u2014 Diana Gitig, Ars Technica , 14 Apr. 2018"
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"But here at Lapham Peak, yellow prairie dock and compass plant shoot into the sky, leaning toward the bright late-summer sun like miniature sunflowers. \u2014 Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 19 Aug. 2021",
"There\u2019s also wild quinine and compass plant with leaves that align north to south. \u2014 Susan Degrane, chicagotribune.com , 13 Apr. 2021"
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"\u2014 Robert H. Mohlenbrock , Natural History , January 1991"
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"The more officers who are on foot beats, Del Gandio adds, the better the relationship with the community can be. \u2014 Fixing Our City Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle , 5 July 2022",
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"The community of about 30,000 on Chicago\u2019s north shore has mansions and sprawling lakeside estates and was once home to NBA legend Michael Jordan. \u2014 Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody And Roger Schneider, Anchorage Daily News , 5 July 2022",
"Taylor says the startup's work is attracting plenty of buzz beyond the scientific community . \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 5 July 2022",
"Malstrom began identifying with Two-Spirit and working to increase awareness and provide positive representation of Two-Spirit people in the Portland LGBTQIA+ community . \u2014 Jarrette Werk, oregonlive , 4 July 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In 1677 Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch scientist and inventor of the first compound microscope , finally gave into peer pressure from his colleagues and used the tool to examine his own semen. \u2014 Courtney Sexton, Smithsonian Magazine , 31 July 2020",
"Spring Branch Academic Institute - The biology/science classroom will add two digital stereomicroscopes and an advanced compound microscope to its lab. \u2014 Houston Chronicle , 7 June 2019",
"Invented in the 16th century, the compound microscope did not contribute to scientific breakthroughs for 70 years. \u2014 Lloyd Minor, Fortune , 5 June 2018",
"Around 1590, the father-son team Hans and Zacharias Janssen invented a compound microscope , with lenses at two ends of a tube, producing a nine-power enlargement. \u2014 Doug Main, The Atlantic , 7 Apr. 2018",
"The person with the dubious honor of being the first to study sperm in detail was Anton van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutchman who developed the early compound microscope . \u2014 Laura Poppick, Smithsonian , 7 June 2017"
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"\u2014 Sanford Schane, in The Oxford Handbook of Language and Law , 2012"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Parker never returned to Jerusalem, and the incident of 1911, if remembered at all, was dismissed in the West as a minor comic opera . \u2014 Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Brexit is still, for much of the English public, in its Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera phase. \u2014 Fintan O\u2019toole, The New York Review of Books , 13 May 2021",
"This one is more like a somber minor-key concerto than a comic opera . \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 7 May 2021",
"The scene has the noise and color and light of a comic opera in which many incidents occur simultaneously. \u2014 Helen A. Cooper, WSJ , 9 Apr. 2021",
"In 2015, the duo inspired a comic opera based on their unlikely friendship. \u2014 CBS News , 20 Sep. 2020",
"In 1825, with the backing of Lorenzo da Ponte (the librettist for Mozart\u2019s three great comic operas , then teaching Italian at Columbia), Garcia was the first to bring Italian opera to New York City. \u2014 Ian Bostridge, The New York Review of Books , 29 Apr. 2020",
"The Mikado New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players stage the British duo\u2019s classic comic opera /social satire set in feudal Japan. \u2014 Matt Cooper, Los Angeles Times , 8 Mar. 2020",
"Indeed, historians often compare the mostly bloodless civil wars that characterized California politics during the Mexican period to the wars in comic operas , in which armies march noisily back and forth without ever actually fighting. \u2014 Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com , 7 Feb. 2020"
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"Based on the traditonal FX Mayr diet, Viva Mayr has modernized the philosophy to a next level by valuing the use of traditional diagnostics but also saw how these could fit with modern complementary medicine . \u2014 Nel-olivia Waga, Forbes , 17 June 2021",
"Likewise, Edzard Ernst, former professor of complementary medicine at Exeter University, echoed the call. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 20 Sep. 2018",
"This includes behavioral therapy and complementary medicines as well as natural and herbal remedies such as omega fatty acid supplements. \u2014 Michelle Watson, CNN , 6 June 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As shown in the figure below 148EB compressed (2.5:1 compression) were shipped in 2021. \u2014 Tom Coughlin, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Image files should be appropriately sized and compressed , and relevant, keyword-rich file names should be defined prior to upload. \u2014 Rashad Nasir, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Take pipelines: The infrastructure the oil-and-gas sector uses to move natural gas (methane) cannot readily be shared with compressed hydrogen. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Unlike her sprawling Neapolitan novels, which sought to capture an entire way of life in mid-century Naples, The Days of Abandonment is the compressed tale of one woman\u2019s breakdown. \u2014 Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic , 30 Jan. 2022",
"As the star dies in a supernova, protons and electrons in its core are crushed into a compressed solar mass that combines intense gravity with high-speed rotation and powerful magnetic forces, according to NASA. \u2014 Mindy Weisberger, Scientific American , 5 Jan. 2022",
"This genre-defying book of compressed prose, poetry and image is the product of a mind \u2014 and heart \u2014 pushing the artistic tachometer to the red line. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Slone sustained a broken pelvis, a compressed spinal cord, and other injuries that caused chronic pain and put him in a wheelchair. \u2014 Andrew Joseph, STAT , 25 Nov. 2021",
"When liner fitting, with the liner out of the shell, step in to ensure a snug but comfortable fit: the artery along your instep shouldn\u2019t be too compressed , and the liner should securely grip the back of your heel. \u2014 Anna Fiorentino, Outside Online , 8 Feb. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Stripped of its bureaucratic language and moral statement, this is a proposal for an enormously powerful, unelected commissariat to exercise dictatorial control over American politics. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 13 Feb. 2022",
"The commissariat for French Polynesia said all those aboard the Paul Gauguin cruise ship are being tested and will be kept in their cabins Monday pending the results. \u2014 Author: Jan Olsen, Anchorage Daily News , 3 Aug. 2020",
"The commissariat for French Polynesia said all those aboard the Paul Gauguin cruise ship are being tested and will be kept in their cabins Monday pending the results. \u2014 Jan M. Olsen, The Denver Post , 3 Aug. 2020",
"His regime is currently resurrecting a Soviet commissariat (or a new Gestapo) to police the political reliability of the regular army. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 13 Mar. 2018",
"The European Union\u2019s antitrust commissariat ruled that the Luxembourg government must collect \u20ac250 million ($294 million) in back taxes from the online retailer. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 4 Oct. 2017"
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"This is a variegated comfrey with outstanding yellow and green foliage. \u2014 Janet Carson, Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022",
"Today, medical professionals and government agencies warn against consuming comfrey because of potential liver damage. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 Dec. 2021",
"The sap from comfrey stems applied to a bite eases the pain and keeps the spot from atrophying. \u2014 Howard Garrett, Dallas News , 2 June 2020",
"Claire asks Marsali to prepare a comfrey for him, and passes her the herbs. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 11 May 2020",
"It's often extracted from comfrey plants, but when added to skin-care products, it's produced synthetically in a lab, Chang adds. \u2014 Devon Abelman, Allure , 20 Jan. 2020",
"The Equi-Clean grooming wipes are formulated with smelling herbs, including aloe vera, chamomile, comfrey , lavender and thyme. \u2014 Alex Kushel, sun-sentinel.com , 20 June 2019",
"This oil takes things a step further, combining comfrey root extract and vitamin B5 to leave your skin feeling supple and hydrated after use (not tight and dry, like other micellar waters *cough cough*). \u2014 Maya Allen, Marie Claire , 19 Feb. 2019",
"In the next few weeks, visitors can expect to see monkshood, delphiniums, mock orange and comfrey blooming. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 11 July 2018"
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"Cruel Santino spoke to Billboard about creating a new world, stepping past his comfort zone and refusing to conform to a regimented style. \u2014 Marris Adikwu, Billboard , 22 Mar. 2022"
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"When the Tedeschi Trucks Band hits Mobile and Tuscaloosa on June 25 and 26, the fans on hand will be among the first to hear live performances from an astoundingly ambitious companion piece to a pillar of classic rock. \u2014 al , 16 June 2022",
"This post and its companion piece tries to unpack the responses. \u2014 Cathy Huyghe, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"More on their story in the companion piece to this one. \u2014 Cathy Huyghe, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"Claire Foy and Paul Bettany star in this companion piece to the 2018 miniseries A Very English Scandal, playing a couple whose divorce causes a significant public stir. \u2014 Tim Chan, Rolling Stone , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Kore-eda describes Broker as a companion piece to Shoplifters, with the two films sharing a thematic interest in social outcasts who come together to form unconventional families. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
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"The album, officially out March 4, is a companion piece to the book by the same name that Parton penned with bestselling author James Patterson. \u2014 Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com , 28 Feb. 2022"
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"Amazon is largely responsible for setting off the current race to commercialize drone package delivery, according to Zak Stambor, senior analyst of retail and ecommerce at Insider Intelligence. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 13 June 2022",
"Led by Yu, the trio brainstormed at their dining table on ways to commercialize AI in a mass market. \u2014 Ralph Jennings, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
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"It is also embedded in English common law , under the general premise that charities and nonprofits such as churches do good in society. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 Apr. 2022",
"But the common law is just the procedural mechanism by which these views became and remained law. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"Surely there is such case law in the form of the common law of joint and several liability. \u2014 Michael I. Krauss, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"The original developers also argued on appeal that, under the terms of the contract and common law , they were entitled to a notice of default and an opportunity to cure the default before the termination could be implemented. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 19 May 2022",
"The United States inherited its legal tradition from English common law after independence. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Also under Macron's watch, France passed a law against terrorism enshrining the state of emergency started after the 2015 attacks on the Bataclan theater, Paris cafes and Charlie Hebdo newspaper into common law . \u2014 Arno Pedram, ajc , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Private criminal prosecutions are infrequent in Australia, but are permitted in many jurisdictions under common law if the circumstances allow. \u2014 Hannah Ritchie And Jill Disis, CNN , 3 Feb. 2022"
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"Abe, who hosted Trump in Tokyo a month ago and has been as complaisant as any world leader in courting the unpredictable U.S. president, has little to show for his efforts. \u2014 Tracy Wilkinson, latimes.com , 26 June 2019",
"Chief executives of the territory have become steadily more complaisant to China\u2019s wishes, say critics. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 21 June 2019",
"Greedy club owners and complaisant sportswriters contrived a persona for him as a mash-up of Li\u2019l Abner and Paul Bunyan, a devoted family man and humble Hall of Famer. \u2014 Edward Kosner, WSJ , 12 Apr. 2018",
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"The air guns then fire compressed air that creates sound pulses that reverberate off the sea floor and provide subsurface images. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022",
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"Prosecutors argue Streater breathed from a compressed air canister to get high, then drove recklessly and caused the violent crash. \u2014 Marc Freeman, sun-sentinel.com , 27 June 2021",
"Try Blow-Off, which is a compressed air duster for keyboards. \u2014 USA TODAY , 6 May 2021",
"An alternative method for fixing dents in plastic car body parts uses heat and compressed air from a can. \u2014 Jeff Harper, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2021",
"All that\u2019s needed for their use is a 110-volt plug and a compressed air supply. \u2014 Sabrina Eaton, cleveland , 14 Apr. 2020",
"Speed up that slow computer Routine maintenance, such as cleaning out your computer with a can of compressed air , is a good way to unclog fans and clear circuit boards. \u2014 Kim Komando, USA TODAY , 17 Apr. 2020",
"To give it a just-like-new look, refresh air vents with a spritz of compressed air and wipe down the dashboard with a cloth wet with an all-purpose cleaner like Car Guys Super Cleaner. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 31 Mar. 2020"
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"Berden currently serves as Michigan's national committeewoman for the Republican National Committee and Rodriguez is listed as the state committee chair for Grosse Pointe Farms in the 14th Congressional District Republican Party. \u2014 Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Berden was a national committeewoman at the Republican National Committee and served as a Trump delegate at the 2016 GOP convention. \u2014 Marshall Cohen, CNN , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Johnnie Roebuck, national Democratic committeewoman from Arkansas, said party members hope to hear from the White House soon about the two U.S. attorney appointments. \u2014 Ryan Tarinelli, Arkansas Online , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Republican voters picked their state committeeman and committeewoman in the August primary. \u2014 Anthony Man, sun-sentinel.com , 28 Nov. 2020",
"The new members include: *Democratic precinct committeewoman Deborah Gray in Ward 4 on the East Side. \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Squires-Lee rejected that argument Thursday, saying that write-in votes in the Second Suffolk state committeewoman race were not accurately counted or recorded and that those errors changed the results. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 29 Oct. 2021",
"Deborah Gray, a Democratic precinct committeewoman and the twin sister of Ward 5 incumbent Councilwoman Delores Gray, was leading with about 57% of the vote, over Cleveland Public Library senior clerk Erick Walker, who had about 41%. \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The winding legal drama began shortly after the March 2020 election, when Chinnaswamy and two others ran write-in campaigns for the Republican Party\u2019s Second Suffolk committeewoman seat. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 29 Oct. 2021"
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"Through combinatorial magic, your body makes as many types of antibodies as there are stars in the Andromedagalaxy \u2014 one thousand billion. \u2014 Brendan Borrell, Rolling Stone , 8 Dec. 2021",
"New testing techniques have revealed a combinatorial quagmire of infections in individual patients, even in routine practice. \u2014 Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic , 17 Nov. 2021",
"How computationally complex is the human brain, and how large is its combinatorial space",
"The combinatorial principle might also extend to situations beyond cell growth and development. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 16 Sep. 2021",
"In other words, at what scale - or scales - and with how much detail given the myriad of combinatorial processes. \u2014 Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes , 3 Sep. 2021",
"In a combinatorial system, different pairings between a small number of ligands and receptors can specify a much larger number of targets. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 16 Sep. 2021",
"Mathematician Ian Stewart explains the twisty history of combinatorial optimization. \u2014 Ian Stewart, Wired , 7 Sep. 2021",
"Toshiba tested a 1 million-bit problem using its simulated bifurcation machine (SBM) implemented on a traditional 16-GPU computer, the world\u2019s largest scale combinatorial problem yet published in scientific papers. \u2014 John Prisco, Forbes , 20 Apr. 2021"
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"In its ruling Friday, the court also referred to the importance of English common law in Alabama law and the protections of private property in the Magna Carta. \u2014 al , 29 June 2022",
"It is also embedded in English common law , under the general premise that charities and nonprofits such as churches do good in society. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 Apr. 2022",
"But the common law is just the procedural mechanism by which these views became and remained law. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"Surely there is such case law in the form of the common law of joint and several liability. \u2014 Michael I. Krauss, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"The original developers also argued on appeal that, under the terms of the contract and common law , they were entitled to a notice of default and an opportunity to cure the default before the termination could be implemented. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 19 May 2022",
"The United States inherited its legal tradition from English common law after independence. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Also under Macron's watch, France passed a law against terrorism enshrining the state of emergency started after the 2015 attacks on the Bataclan theater, Paris cafes and Charlie Hebdo newspaper into common law . \u2014 Arno Pedram, ajc , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Private criminal prosecutions are infrequent in Australia, but are permitted in many jurisdictions under common law if the circumstances allow. \u2014 Hannah Ritchie And Jill Disis, CNN , 3 Feb. 2022"
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"But before he\u2019s sucked into its pulsing mouth\u2014nail-biting tension here!\u2014the comb jelly and Scomber are both unexpectedly trapped in the mouth of a sea trout, who fortunately spits them both out after a few experimental bites. \u2014 Anelise Chen, The Atlantic , 17 May 2022",
"Last year, using only footage, a research team described a new type of comb jelly that lives in a deep-sea canyon north of Puerto Rico. \u2014 The New Yorker , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The bloody-belly comb jelly has become a poster child for the exhibition. \u2014 Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle , 29 Mar. 2022",
"This train track comb jelly is producing a light show. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 23 Dec. 2021",
"In the video above, the robot is using a tube to collect an umbrella comb jelly , Thalassocalyce inconstans. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 23 Dec. 2021",
"Venus\u2019s girdle, a species of comb jelly , or ctenophore. \u2014 Leslie Nemo, Scientific American , 8 June 2021",
"This comb jelly houses a hyperiid amphipod (pink mass with black eyes at right). \u2014 Leslie Nemo, Scientific American , 8 June 2021",
"As photos and eyewitness accounts of the sighting began to circulate on social media, those with knowledge of the marine life in the region identified the blobs as a type of jellyfish called a comb jelly . \u2014 Mike Wehner, BGR , 5 June 2021"
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"The etymology of the word dogged, in the positive, literally defines the loyalty and determination, the steadfast companionship , the always-see-the-best-in-you adoration that makes dogs such beloved creatures to many of us mere mortals. \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 16 June 2022",
"When background singers echo the song\u2019s odd wish (supporting Van\u2019s faith), its meanings swell toward companionship , solidarity, and strength. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 25 May 2022",
"What begins as a meditation on loneliness and finding companionship devolves into unwarranted conflicts. \u2014 Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"Already in vogue in parts of the U.S., the earthy hobby of raising backyard flocks grew even more popular during the pandemic, as Americans stuck at home set up coops with an eye on fresh eggs and animal companionship . \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 10 June 2022",
"The company, whose owners are mother-daughter duo Mary Clark and Kathryn Flick, provides community living support and companionship services to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities. \u2014 Navya Gupta, Detroit Free Press , 8 June 2022",
"Jonze\u2019s touching script bypasses the easy, cheap jokes for a penetrating exploration of loneliness and companionship , and Phoenix\u2019s performance is an astonishing symphony of vulnerability and pain. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, more mentors, welcoming homes, and volunteers of all kinds will be needed to offer everything from simple companionship for new parents to fostering or adoption to mentorship and support for struggling families. \u2014 Jedd Medefind, WSJ , 16 May 2022",
"Caregivers are tasked with a seemingly endless to-do list: providing meals, administering medication, and offering mental stimulation and companionship . \u2014 Kristine Gill, Fortune , 11 May 2022"
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"There are towels in the cabinet above the commode .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That\u2019s certainly the case with this eye-catching commode from Swiss-Madison. \u2014 Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
"The humble commode has become more complicated in recent years, thanks to improvements in design, efficiency and technological innovations. \u2014 Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
"For the show, Ms. Morrison took a sledgehammer to a commode stuffed with shredded papers inspired by former President Donald J. Trump. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
"While the 19th-century generation of American moguls were focused on making money, their 20th-century heirs were intent on spending it and flushing the accompanying lifestyle down the commode . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Other papers were reportedly eliminated during the Trump years via commode . \u2014 Nr Editors, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Consumer Electronics Show is a commode that doubles as a health-monitoring device. \u2014 Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ , 21 Jan. 2022",
"In another bathroom scene, Charlotte\u2019s husband, Harry, stands at the commode , urinating for an inordinately long (and loud) interlude. \u2014 Rhonda Garelick, New York Times , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Taking a star turn in one of Marcel Breuer\u2019s sleekly muscular galleries, the commode stands on a dais against a wall painted the color of fog; a trio of green-and-gold S\u00e8vres porcelains float on discreet supports above. \u2014 Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books , 3 Aug. 2021"
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"the complaisance of his girlfriend is such that she meekly goes along with everything he says",
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"What is lost is the look of complaisance that defines young founders looking for capital. \u2014 Virginia Heffernan, Wired , 2 Mar. 2021",
"There are more emphatic reasons for the market\u2019s complaisance . \u2014 Jeff Sommer, New York Times , 12 Nov. 2016"
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"The survey, which will begin in March and take six months to a year, will also include bike paths, so city officials can assess the best ways to improve the city\u2019s cycling network and encourage more people to commute by bike. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Sep. 2021",
"In fact, many studio musicians choose to live here and commute to Nashville for gigs. \u2014 Larry Bleiberg, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"Under martial law regulations, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing approves all executions and has the authority to overturn executions or commute death sentences to lesser penalties. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 27 May 2022",
"The five-member panel has the sole authority to delay the 68-year-old\u2019s execution or commute his death sentence to a term of life in prison. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 16 May 2022",
"The state\u2019s Pardon and Parole Board twice voted 3-1 to recommend Stitt grant clemency to Jones and commute his sentence to life in prison. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Nov. 2021",
"The ludicrousness of asking employees to commute in from great distances would also become difficult to ignore under such a policy. \u2014 Sarah Todd, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
"Without the need to commute , people set alarm clocks to place grocery orders. \u2014 Han Zhang, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has the sole authority to grant or deny clemency, commute Presnell\u2019s execution or issue a stay of up to 90 days. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 14 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"It\u2019s not a great idea to move in with someone to fix existing problems \u2014 unless the biggest problem has been the commute to each other\u2019s homes. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"The patchwork of territories \u2014 some patrolled by Israelis, some by Palestinian police and some by Israeli setters and even Palestinian militants \u2014 makes getting to any story an unpredictable commute . \u2014 Shira Rubin, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"Locations range from the Midwest to the South and perks include an easy commute , a spacious suburban setting, and unique historical character. \u2014 Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens , 4 Mar. 2022",
"What used to be an hour-and-a-half commute now lasts more than two hours. \u2014 David Wickert, ajc , 21 Jan. 2022",
"But Covid-19 has raised its popularity to new heights, particularly the villages and towns in the north Cotswolds, which are an easy commute to London. \u2014 Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The brothers grew up 20 minutes from Coors Field, the site of the July 13 All-Star Game, an easy commute for the Rogers family if Tyler is chosen. \u2014 John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 July 2021",
"Niche used several factors in its ranking, including quality of schools, affordable cost of living, low crime rates and overall satisfaction from residents, as well as commute rates, diversity and health and fitness. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 15 June 2022",
"Her hour-long roundtrip commute guzzles gas, which is now averaging $4.50 a gallon across Mississippi. \u2014 Hanna Krueger, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022"
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"The carpet design comes in three different color combos .",
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"For the royal and royal-adjacent, that's a hard-to-pass-on combo . \u2014 Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country , 23 June 2022",
"Sunny, dry, and mild is a perfect combo for Juneteenth (Sunday) and a very nice present from Mother Nature to all the dads. \u2014 David Streit, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"For the dads who love to garden but maybe shouldn't spend quite so much time on their knees anymore, this canvas chair and storage bag is the perfect combo . \u2014 Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day , 12 June 2022",
"For summer 2022, leopard and floral is the unexpected combo your beach bag is missing. \u2014 Laura Galvan, Harper's BAZAAR , 8 June 2022",
"There are silicone, oil, and water, plus hybrid lubes, which are a combo of the aforementioned material. \u2014 Gina Vaynshteyn, Glamour , 7 June 2022",
"Her videos are such a weird, amazing combo of academia made really accessible, and comedy and dress-up. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022",
"Even in 2022, the bold, printed top and classic mom jeans are a winning combo . \u2014 Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen , 1 June 2022",
"The frozen watermelon Diablo, available by the glass or carafe, is a crisp combo of fresh watermelon, ginger syrup and Silver tequila. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 27 May 2022"
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"Transit officials are projecting a budget shortfall of up to $500,000 a year starting next summer because of commuter losses, prompting Metro to cut fares and offer discounts on monthly and weekly passes to attract new riders. \u2014 Justin George, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
"As for commuter buses, only the #201 will be running on a weekend and holiday schedule. \u2014 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022",
"The worst wreck as far as overall casualties was the 1990 collision of an Amtrak train with a Boston commuter train that left 453 injured, but there were no fatalities. \u2014 al , 27 June 2022",
"He and two deputies were stationed at the Deerfield Beach tracks, which services Florida East Coast Railway freight trains and high-speed Brightline commuter trains. \u2014 Natalia Galicza, Sun Sentinel , 20 June 2022",
"Travel retailer Hudson, has launched a new loyalty program across its roughly 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs and tourist destinations in North America with immediate discounts available to members. \u2014 Kevin Rozario, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Like many of the early suburbs, Park Forest was accessible to the city via commuter railroad. \u2014 Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"As of Friday, the out-of-order escalator is the only ascending one connecting the two commuter rail tracks to the Back Bay station lobby. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"The Deloitte study\u2019s authors even expect to see an app that would calculate all forms of transport for the commuter to find out which combination of air taxis, trains, subways, buses and ground taxis would be fastest and least expensive. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 7 June 2022"
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"On one side stood Hitler, fascism, the myth of German supremacy; on the other side stood Stalin, communism , and the international proletarian revolution. \u2014 Anne Applebaum , New York Review of Books , 25 Oct. 2007",
"\u2026 I grew up in an idyllic midwestern town in the 1950's, when America was obsessed with the threat of communism . In Lawrence, Kansas, people felt the cold war as something real and very close. In the first grade, my teacher pointed to a giant orange blob on the map. That was Russia, Mrs. Postma announced. They were bigger than we were, and they were out to destroy us. \u2014 Sara Paretsky , Booklist , 1 May 2003",
"Like me, he has lived his adult life in the context of the cold war. He was \u2026 in some sense always justified, at the back of his mind, by a concept of freedom, of America, that took sharpness from contrast with Communism . \u2014 John Updike , New York Times Book Review , 5 Aug. 1990",
"Communism is a religion of the state, committed to the extinction of the Church. \u2014 Flannery O'Connor , The Habit Of Being , 1979",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Viktor Bout, 55, is a former Soviet military translator who became an international air transport figure after the fall of communism . \u2014 Andrew Jeong, Washington Post , 2 July 2022",
"What began as an opportunity for freedom and democracy to flourish in the shadow of communism has turned into an orchestrated effort by China to put Hong Kong under its heel. \u2014 Michelle Le, National Review , 1 July 2022",
"Thirty years after the fall of communism and 18 years after post-Soviet states began joining the EU, Eastern Europe now understands how to navigate the EU's complex institutions. \u2014 Cristian Gherasim, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"Many were naive when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, thinking communism was consigned to an irrecoverable past. \u2014 Robert D. Kaplan, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"The hard leftists of the 1960s corrupted and co-opted a literary, intellectual, and aesthetic movement that originally had no political, economic, social, or cultural goals in common with socialism or communism . \u2014 Michael Washburn, National Review , 12 Mar. 2022",
"In speech after speech, it was noted that the maroon, yellow and black object is a reminder that while communism is only 90 miles away, liberty begins for the Cuban or Haitian refugee at South and Whitehead Streets, Key West. \u2014 Jeff Kleinman, orlandosentinel.com , 9 Jan. 2022",
"Republicans nationally have been more frequently trying to link Democrats to socialism and communism as part of a political trend, and Blumenthal\u2019s appearance has now pushed the issue into Connecticut. \u2014 Christopher Keating, courant.com , 17 Dec. 2021",
"During the period when communism was the dominant political force in Poland, my countrymen specialized in creating and doing things with such limited means that were seemingly impossible to those in western Europe or the U.S. \u2014 Robert Strzelecki, Forbes , 15 Nov. 2021"
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"He commutes to work every day by train.",
"She commutes 400 miles a week.",
"The judge commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The survey, which will begin in March and take six months to a year, will also include bike paths, so city officials can assess the best ways to improve the city\u2019s cycling network and encourage more people to commute by bike. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Sep. 2021",
"In fact, many studio musicians choose to live here and commute to Nashville for gigs. \u2014 Larry Bleiberg, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"Under martial law regulations, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing approves all executions and has the authority to overturn executions or commute death sentences to lesser penalties. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 27 May 2022",
"The five-member panel has the sole authority to delay the 68-year-old\u2019s execution or commute his death sentence to a term of life in prison. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 16 May 2022",
"The state\u2019s Pardon and Parole Board twice voted 3-1 to recommend Stitt grant clemency to Jones and commute his sentence to life in prison. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Nov. 2021",
"The ludicrousness of asking employees to commute in from great distances would also become difficult to ignore under such a policy. \u2014 Sarah Todd, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
"Without the need to commute , people set alarm clocks to place grocery orders. \u2014 Han Zhang, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has the sole authority to grant or deny clemency, commute Presnell\u2019s execution or issue a stay of up to 90 days. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 14 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"It\u2019s not a great idea to move in with someone to fix existing problems \u2014 unless the biggest problem has been the commute to each other\u2019s homes. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"The patchwork of territories \u2014 some patrolled by Israelis, some by Palestinian police and some by Israeli setters and even Palestinian militants \u2014 makes getting to any story an unpredictable commute . \u2014 Shira Rubin, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"Locations range from the Midwest to the South and perks include an easy commute , a spacious suburban setting, and unique historical character. \u2014 Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens , 4 Mar. 2022",
"What used to be an hour-and-a-half commute now lasts more than two hours. \u2014 David Wickert, ajc , 21 Jan. 2022",
"But Covid-19 has raised its popularity to new heights, particularly the villages and towns in the north Cotswolds, which are an easy commute to London. \u2014 Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The brothers grew up 20 minutes from Coors Field, the site of the July 13 All-Star Game, an easy commute for the Rogers family if Tyler is chosen. \u2014 John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 July 2021",
"Niche used several factors in its ranking, including quality of schools, affordable cost of living, low crime rates and overall satisfaction from residents, as well as commute rates, diversity and health and fitness. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 15 June 2022",
"Her hour-long roundtrip commute guzzles gas, which is now averaging $4.50 a gallon across Mississippi. \u2014 Hanna Krueger, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The continuous glass band under the coach roof and glass hatches as well as the companionway door are really well done. \u2014 Bill Springer, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"The aft-facing companionway doors angle upwards and double as skylights. \u2014 Bill Springer, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"Scores of men caught in the intricate maze of compartments and companionways belowdecks are trapped and die, many of them needlessly. \u2014 John Mccain, Popular Mechanics , 27 Aug. 2018",
"Scores of men caught in the intricate maze of compartments and companionways belowdecks are trapped and die, many of them needlessly. \u2014 John Mccain, Popular Mechanics , 27 Aug. 2018",
"Scores of men caught in the intricate maze of compartments and companionways belowdecks are trapped and die, many of them needlessly. \u2014 John Mccain, Popular Mechanics , 27 Aug. 2018",
"Scores of men caught in the intricate maze of compartments and companionways belowdecks are trapped and die, many of them needlessly. \u2014 John Mccain, Popular Mechanics , 27 Aug. 2018",
"Scores of men caught in the intricate maze of compartments and companionways belowdecks are trapped and die, many of them needlessly. \u2014 John Mccain, Popular Mechanics , 27 Aug. 2018",
"Scores of men caught in the intricate maze of compartments and companionways belowdecks are trapped and die, many of them needlessly. \u2014 John Mccain, Popular Mechanics , 27 Aug. 2018"
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"She was not compensated for the damage done to her car.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"So, yes, Tyler Herro needs to be close to an elite level with his offense in order to compensate for what is unlikely to emerge as defensive excellence. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 12 June 2022",
"The story of the Dodgers\u2019 season, however, might now revolve around their ability to compensate for Buehler\u2019s long-term absence. \u2014 Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times , 11 June 2022",
"Plans for a mile-long bluff-top trail, a pedestrian rail crossing and a ramp or stairs to the beach were added at the Coastal Commission\u2019s request to compensate for the loss of public beach caused by seawall construction. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"The best alternatives to the dumbbell fly are those that prevent you from hyperextending your shoulders at the bottom of the rep and/or compensate for gravity\u2019s diminishing effect at the top of it. \u2014 Men's Health , 6 June 2022",
"Even after all this, Donziger still might be required by Judge Kaplan to pay millions to Chevron to compensate the company for its mercenary army of lawyers. \u2014 Morgan Simon, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"As Europe tries to wean itself off Russia\u2019s oil, Middle Eastern nations appear to be the only producers with enough capacity to compensate for the shortfall. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 10 May 2022",
"Though these chemical soaps will wash away all the oil and make your hair feel cleaner initially, the sebum glands on your scalp will start over producing oil in order to compensate for the parched environment that your shampoo has created. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 May 2022",
"While travel demand is still high, an AAA study found travelers are adjusting their vacation plans to compensate for rising gas prices. \u2014 Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY , 25 Mar. 2022"
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"Latin compensatus , past participle of compensare , frequentative of compendere \u2014 see compendium":""
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"1646, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
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"1737, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-025559"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-025641"
}
}
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