{ "mac":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "abbreviation ()", "noun ()" ], "definitions":[ ": mackintosh", ": macaroni", ": fellow", "Machabees", "Maccabees", "military airlift command", "macerate", "maximum allowable concentration", "Mycobacterium avium complex" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mak", "\u02c8mak" ], "synonyms":[ "mackintosh", "macintosh", "oilskin", "raincoat", "slicker", "waterproof" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun (1)", "I'm glad the little nipper remembered his mac today, because it's supposed to rain." ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (3)", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "1901, in the meaning defined above", "Noun (2)", "1920, in the meaning defined above", "Noun (3)", "circa 1918, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-231220" }, "macabre":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death", ": dwelling on the gruesome", ": tending to produce horror in a beholder" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8k\u00e4b", "-\u02c8k\u00e4-br\u0259", "-b\u0259r", "-\u02c8k\u00e4br\u1d4a" ], "synonyms":[ "appalling", "atrocious", "awful", "dreadful", "frightful", "ghastly", "grisly", "gruesome", "grewsome", "hideous", "horrendous", "horrible", "horrid", "horrific", "horrifying", "lurid", "monstrous", "nightmare", "nightmarish", "shocking", "terrible", "terrific" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a macabre story of murder and madness", "Police discovered a macabre scene inside the house.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The hate has become so vehement and depraved \u2014 one Depp fan painted a picture of Heard defecating on the actor\u2019s bed in a macabre interpretation of Depp\u2019s testimony \u2014 that both sides are accusing the other of having fake fan armies. \u2014 Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone , 3 May 2022", "Beneath wall text describing B\u00e1thory\u2019s ghoulish crimes and her macabre punishment, bloody mannequins in nightshirts, one with its throat hideously cut, sprawl across a counterpane. \u2014 Sam Lipsyte, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022", "Browder also describes a series of increasingly macabre court cases brought against him in Russia, including one in which a Moscow court tried Browder in absentia and Magnitsky posthumously. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022", "Monday\u2019s testimony descended into ever more macabre terrain, as a nurse and doctor recounted in bloody detail the search for Depp\u2019s missing fingertip following a 2015 fight with Heard. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 19 Apr. 2022", "Throughout the month, Pot Roast\u2019s Mom grieved by making macabre jokes about the cat\u2019s last days. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Mar. 2022", "The deliciously macabre displays of taxidermy are a highlight, but the museum also manages to avoid feeling too fusty by bringing in contemporary artists to produce works in conversation with its collections, from Sterling Ruby to Jeff Koons. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 25 Feb. 2022", "Often, if the viewer chose wrong, the characters would die in increasingly macabre ways. \u2014 Adam B. Vary, Variety , 14 Jan. 2022", "By that point in this extended adventure, the task had taken on a macabre air. \u2014 New York Times , 16 July 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"French, from ( danse ) macabre dance of death, from Middle French ( danse de ) Macabr\u00e9 ", "first_known_use":[ "1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205244" }, "macaroni":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": pasta made from semolina and shaped in the form of slender tubes", ": a member of a class of traveled young Englishmen of the late 18th and early 19th centuries who affected foreign ways", ": an affected young man : fop", ": macaroni penguin", ": pasta in the shape of little curved tubes" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-k\u0259-\u02c8r\u014d-n\u0113", "\u02ccma-k\u0259-\u02c8r\u014d-n\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "beau", "Beau Brummell", "buck", "dandy", "dude", "fop", "gallant", "jay", "lounge lizard", "pretty boy" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the glitter rock of the 1970s seemed more about mascaraed macaronis than about music", "Recent Examples on the Web", "On Sunday, the Simply Giada star's 14-year-old daughter decided to treat her mom to a gourmet macaroni and cheese meal in honor of Mother's Day. \u2014 Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com , 9 May 2022", "The eatery has been in the park for several years, but this item is new: Melt serves up its signature macaroni and cheese with optional Montgomery Inn pulled pork and bacon. \u2014 cleveland , 11 May 2022", "The creamy macaroni comes doused in a cheesy sauce, with a side of steamed broccoli ($9). \u2014 oregonlive , 19 Apr. 2022", "This macaroni and cheese casserole is of the sliceable type, made with eggs, milk and a generous amount of sharp cheddar cheese. \u2014 USA TODAY , 1 Apr. 2022", "The signature fusion dish at Nice Day Chinese, mapo macaroni and cheese. \u2014 NBC News , 23 Mar. 2022", "Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package for al dente. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 7 Mar. 2022", "Homemade macaroni and cheese, desserts, soda, and beer available separately. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 24 Feb. 2022", "An English muffin with peanut butter on it will sate our starving boys for up to 25 minutes, enough time to boil up some macaroni and cheese or order a pizza. \u2014 Annabel Monaghan, The Week , 18 Nov. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":"borrowed from regional Italian, plural of macarone (Tuscan maccherone ) \"tubular pasta,\" earlier also \"stuffed pasta of various shapes,\" probably borrowed from Middle Greek makar\u1e53neia \"funeral hymn,\" later with the presumed meaning \"food served at a funeral banquet\" (whence Modern Greek dialect makar\u014dni\u00e1 in this sense), of uncertain origin", "first_known_use":[ "1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181921" }, "machinate":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to plan or plot especially to do harm", ": to scheme or contrive to bring about : plot" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-k\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t", "\u02c8ma-sh\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[ "collude", "compass", "connive", "conspire", "contrive", "intrigue", "plot", "put up", "scheme" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a trio of courtiers who were discovered to be machinating against the queen", "the hackers machinated a way to steal credit numbers from the company's website" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin machinatus , past participle of machinari , from machina machine, contrivance", "first_known_use":[ "1537, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-175724" }, "mackintosh":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": raincoat", ": a lightweight waterproof fabric originally of rubberized cotton" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-k\u0259n-\u02cct\u00e4sh" ], "synonyms":[ "mac", "mack", "oilskin", "raincoat", "slicker", "waterproof" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "be sure to wear a mackintosh while hiking over the misty mountains of England's Lake District" ], "history_and_etymology":"Charles Macintosh \u20201843 Scottish chemist & inventor", "first_known_use":[ "1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215428" }, "mad":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": arising from, indicative of, or marked by mental disorder", ": completely unrestrained by reason and judgment : unable to think in a clear or sensible way", ": incapable of being explained or accounted for", ": intensely angry or displeased", ": carried away by enthusiasm or desire : extremely or excessively fond of or enthusiastic about something or someone", ": affected with rabies : rabid", ": marked by wild gaiety and merriment : hilarious", ": intensely excited : frantic", ": marked by intense and often chaotic activity : wild", ": great in quantity, amount, extent, or degree", ": to an extreme degree", ": madden", ": a fit or mood of bad temper", ": anger , fury", ": very , extremely", "mutual assured destruction; mutually assured destruction", ": angry", ": insane sense 1", ": done or made without thinking", ": infatuated", ": having rabies", ": marked by intense and often disorganized activity", ": with a great amount of energy or speed", ": arising from, indicative of, or marked by mental disorder", ": affected with rabies : rabid" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mad", "\u02c8mad", "\u02c8mad" ], "synonyms":[ "angered", "angry", "apoplectic", "ballistic", "cheesed off", "choleric", "enraged", "foaming", "fuming", "furious", "hopping", "horn-mad", "hot", "incensed", "indignant", "inflamed", "enflamed", "infuriate", "infuriated", "irate", "ireful", "livid", "outraged", "rabid", "rankled", "riled", "riley", "roiled", "shirty", "sore", "steamed up", "steaming", "teed off", "ticked", "wrathful", "wroth" ], "antonyms":[ "anger", "enrage", "incense", "inflame", "enflame", "infuriate", "ire", "madden", "outrage", "rankle", "rile", "roil", "steam up", "tick off" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "At most music festivals, there\u2019s a mad rush for the front row but on the first day of Something in the Water, concertgoers craved the shade. \u2014 Samantha Chery, Washington Post , 18 June 2022", "Did Michael ever talk to me in an angry tone or be mad at me? \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 1 June 2022", "Both Cabello\u2019s performance and kickoff for the big game were delayed by at least 15 minutes due to the mad rush of fans trying to enter the stadium all at the same time. \u2014 Glenn Rowley, Billboard , 30 May 2022", "In the mad rush to get the shoot up and running by March, 1977, the studio placed fewer checks on Cimino than were customary for a big-budget film. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 22 May 2022", "Amidst the mad rush of enthusiastic workers that feel completed to be granted immediate face time with new leadership, look instead at those standing on the outskirts, watching and listening. \u2014 Paige Francis, Forbes , 13 Mar. 2022", "Now they\u2019ll be treated to a free-agent bonanza, a mad rush by teams to sign players from every corner of the open market, from Carlos Correa and Freddie Freeman on down. \u2014 John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle , 10 Mar. 2022", "News of the James Triple Logoman set off a mad -dash scramble among collectors, including Drake, who bought 10 cases in an unsuccessful attempt to find it. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 7 June 2022", "But Malone spends a lot more of the album being mad at the man in the mirror, or wanting to offer him the succor of a nice buzz that isn\u2019t easily achieved. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 5 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective, Verb, and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined above", "Noun", "1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adverb", "1895, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225847" }, "madcap":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness", ": reckless , wild" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mad-\u02cckap", "\u02c8mad-\u02cckap" ], "synonyms":[ "audacious", "brash", "daredevil", "foolhardy", "overbold", "overconfident", "reckless", "temerarious" ], "antonyms":[ "careful", "cautious", "circumspect", "guarded", "heedful", "prudent", "safe", "wary" ], "examples":[ "a madcap scheme to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel", "Recent Examples on the Web", "And while Jim Carrey returns with an enjoyably madcap turn as the villain, the rest of the production has stepped up to pump life into the non-Carrey moments. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 6 Apr. 2022", "When the actors are in sync, the madcap humor of their absurd situations works very well. \u2014 Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 May 2022", "After a series of events worthy of a madcap satirical short story, the Believer magazine is back with its original publisher. \u2014 Dorany Pinedastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022", "In a madcap facial-recognition sequence, humans humiliate themselves before Yonyx \u2014 obediently distorting and contorting themselves for approval. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 23 Feb. 2022", "One in a trio of bodybuilders in Florida who get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong in Michael Bay\u2019s madcap true crime saga co-starring Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Mackie. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 2 May 2022", "Crows Crows Crows has only gotten better at this stuff after both the original game and the madcap nonsense of Accounting. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 27 Apr. 2022", "The dark comedy is a madcap adventure story set in a dystopian world ravaged by climate change. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 25 Apr. 2022", "The madcap metaverse fantasy starring Michelle Yeoh has been one of the brightest signs for the specialty film business, another sector of the industry that struggled theatrically during the pandemic. \u2014 Jake Coyle, USA TODAY , 24 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1591, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-180032" }, "madden":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to become or act as if mad", ": to drive mad : craze", ": to make intensely angry : enrage", ": to make angry" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-d\u1d4an", "\u02c8ma-d\u1d4an" ], "synonyms":[ "crack", "craze", "derange", "frenzy", "loco", "unbalance", "unhinge", "unstring" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the endless swarms of mosquitoes all but maddened the explorers", "her perpetual tardiness maddened her friends to no end", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Ted seems to be not a character but a kind of powerful infection: his can-do aphorisms, which increase in good-natured absurdity in the course of the season, confuse and madden the dry Londoners. \u2014 The New Yorker , 9 Aug. 2021", "But there was more left on the field, illustrating the inconsistency that must madden Vikings coaches. \u2014 Andrew Krammer, Star Tribune , 6 Oct. 2020", "And now, way more people will be maddened \u2014 and entertained \u2014 by the story, while Roslyn residents will be able to look back on the story that touched them personally 15 years later. \u2014 Lia Beck, refinery29.com , 25 Apr. 2020", "Lily, meanwhile, maddened with grief, embarks on a quest to untangle the mysteries surrounding her lover. \u2014 The Economist , 14 Apr. 2020", "So the uncertainty over when or even if the 2020 season will begin is maddening for the Englishman, going into his fourth season at ASU. \u2014 Arizona Republic , 23 Apr. 2020", "His secrecy is at times maddening , stretching the bounds of credulity even. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 3 Apr. 2020", "The handlers could not risk letting the savage animals, maddened by fire, loose on the countryside. \u2014 Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star , 20 Feb. 2020", "There might be plenty of talented young players coming through the U.S. pipelines, but the USMNT\u2019s lack of toughness on the big stage is maddening for long-time observers of the team. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 30 Jan. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1734, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190328" }, "madhouse":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an institution providing care to mentally ill individuals", ": a place of uproar or confusion", ": a place or scene of complete confusion or noisy excitement" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mad-\u02cchau\u0307s", "\u02c8mad-\u02cchau\u0307s" ], "synonyms":[ "babel", "bedlam", "circus", "scrum", "three-ring circus" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The stadium was a madhouse when the team won the championship.", "it was hard to believe that this place with the bright cheery walls was really a madhouse", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Keeping the asymmetry satisfies Cornyn\u2019s guidelines and preserves the G.O.P. logic\u2014the logic of a madhouse . \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022", "Mackey Arena turned into a madhouse when Stefanovic knocked down a go-ahead 3-pointer, as the Boilermakers scored 13 unanswered points in a span of three minutes. \u2014 Ryan Mcfadden, baltimoresun.com , 13 Feb. 2022", "Mama Dickinson fears her husband has planned out this whole thing just to lock her away in a madhouse . \u2014 Jessica Goldstein, Vulture , 26 Nov. 2021", "But there\u2019s reason to fear that America\u2019s real estate market, after passing through the pandemic madhouse , might never get back to that kind of normal again. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Nov. 2021", "And so the teams behind the Piatti family of Italian restaurants, the Spanish paella powerhouse Toro Kitchen + Bar and the modernist Mexican madhouse called Mixtli launched new restaurants high into mid-pandemic orbit. \u2014 Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com , 12 Nov. 2020", "Alabama bike shop owner Clint Jameson got one warning before COVID-19 turned his whole industry into a madhouse . \u2014 al , 10 July 2020", "The first Wednesday in February was once a recruiting madhouse . \u2014 Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY , 5 Feb. 2020", "The stage was an absolute madhouse with the 30-year-old retiree wildin' out as ringleader. \u2014 Kat Bein, Billboard , 2 Feb. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224417" }, "madly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": in a mad manner", ": to an extreme or excessive degree" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mad-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "amok", "amuck", "berserk", "berserkly", "frantically", "frenetically", "frenziedly", "harum-scarum", "hectically", "helter-skelter", "pell-mell", "wild", "wildly" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "He told her that he loved her madly .", "She fell madly in love with him.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "This six-episode drama based on Audrey Niffenegger\u2019s book, which was first adapted into a feature film in 2009, tells the magical story of partners Clare (Rose Leslie) and Henry (Theo James), who are madly in love but separated by time travel. \u2014 Emily Longeretta, Variety , 13 May 2022", "It\u2019s the sort of madly creative joint every traveler yearns to discover. \u2014 James Stewart, Robb Report , 23 Apr. 2022", "Even loving Girls madly demanded a certain amount of ongoing frustration. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 15 Apr. 2022", "Van and his brother jig madly to and fro, while Lanegan clings to the microphone stand in apparent desperation, cigarette in one hand, eyes closed. \u2014 Jim Greer, SPIN , 10 Apr. 2022", "But driving was not fun, because the occasional madly speeding vehicle meant that being in a car going forty-five was like sitting parked and motionless in the middle of a highway where cars were going fifty. \u2014 The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022", "The story follows the madly -in-love serial killer duo played by Avan Jogia and Ajani Russell. \u2014 Seventeen , 22 Mar. 2022", "These are madly tough and supportive sandals, not disposable flip-flops. \u2014 Outside Online , 14 Mar. 2022", "At the core of the show, there were two people who fell madly in love who had just gotten together. \u2014 Jean Bentley, SPIN , 4 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220332" }, "madness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being mad: such as", ": a state of severe mental illness", ": behavior or thinking that is very foolish or dangerous : extreme folly", ": ecstasy , enthusiasm", ": intense anger : rage", ": any of several ailments of animals marked by frenzied behavior", ": rabies", ": a severely disordered state of mind", ": any of several ailments of animals marked by frenzied behavior", ": rabies" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mad-n\u0259s", "\u02c8mad-n\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "aberration", "dementia", "derangement", "insanity", "lunacy", "mania", "rage" ], "antonyms":[ "mind", "saneness", "sanity" ], "examples":[ "He suffered a series of tragedies that nearly drove him to madness .", "Her friends told her the idea was pure madness , but she went through with it anyway.", "It was the height of madness for him to drive at such high speeds!", "Recent Examples on the Web", "There was a method to his father\u2019s madness in having his son compete in skiing, which Porter now understands. \u2014 Mick Mccabe, Detroit Free Press , 20 May 2022", "The protagonist of Penelope Mortimer\u2019s 1958 novel, Daddy\u2019s Gone a-Hunting, is a 37-year-old housewife named Ruth, who is sliding into a madness of midlife suffocation and despair. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 11 May 2022", "That was the madness of the multiverse to me, really. \u2014 Adam B. Vary, Variety , 10 May 2022", "However, an attack of tinnitus \u2013 an unbearable ringing sound in the ears \u2013 drags her from the top of her game to the edge of madness . \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 31 May 2022", "Leave it to the former President to demonize his political opponents in the wake of an act of madness . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 25 May 2022", "Obsession drives a dedicated ballerina (Natalie Portman) to the brink of madness when a new dancer threatens her role as prima ballerina. \u2014 Chaise Sanders, Country Living , 13 May 2022", "The Daniels\u2019 quirky version of a comic book movie dives into the deep end of space-time chaos, while offering a Kurt Vonnegut-style rebuttal to nihilism and an appeal to love and kindness as the only way to make sense of the madness . \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022", "Simon Stone\u2019s new staging of Donizetti\u2019s classic opera updates the work to a present-day American town \u2014 hold (some of) the madness . \u2014 New York Times , 24 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173055" }, "maestro":{ "type":"noun", "definitions":[ "a master usually in an art", "an eminent composer, conductor, or teacher of music" ], "pronounciation":"\u02c8m\u012b-(\u02cc)str\u014d", "synonyms":[ "ace", "adept", "artist", "authority", "cognoscente", "connoisseur", "crackerjack", "crackajack", "dab", "dab hand", "expert", "fiend", "geek", "guru", "hand", "hotshot", "master", "maven", "mavin", "meister", "past master", "proficient", "scholar", "shark", "sharp", "virtuoso", "whiz", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[ "amateur", "inexpert", "nonexpert" ], "examples":[ "a maestro of the violin", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The feed of Charlie Puth, a 30-year-old maestro of radio-ready cheesiness, feels a bit like postmodern performance art. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 15 June 2022", "He was recruited by Roone Arledge, a hard-driving maestro of broadcast television who tasked him with handling daily operations inside the news division. \u2014 Daniel Arkin, NBC News , 13 May 2022", "The Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, who has long been close to Mr. Putin, was fired as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic and saw his international engagements dry up. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Mar. 2022", "Kirill Petrenko, conductor, The Berliner Philharmonic\u2019s Russian-Austrian maestro didn\u2019t mince words in his criticism of the Russian attack. \u2014 Anne Quito, Quartz , 2 Mar. 2022", "Beyond the Movies The 90-year-old Hollywood maestro will soon step away from film to focus on another passion writing concert works. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Feb. 2022", "That\u2019s right \u2014 the Harry Potter alum has been tapped to portray the accordian-playing and multi-Grammy-winning maestro of musical parody in an upcoming Roku Channel biopic co-produced by Funny or Die and Tango. \u2014 Josh Weiss, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022", "His purity of voice and ability to coax a wide range of emotion from his throat is what set Mr. Fakhri apart, said Syrian maestro Abdel Halim Hariri, head of Aleppo\u2019s Music Syndicate and director of the Sabah Fakhri Institute for singing and music. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Nov. 2021", "MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, had a very, very good 2021 \u2014 the YouTube maestro pulled down $54 million in gross revenue last year, more than any YouTube creator in history, according to new estimates from Forbes magazine. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 14 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Italian, literally, master, from Latin magister \u2014 more at master ", "first_known_use":[ "1724, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-163743" }, "mage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": magus" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101j" ], "synonyms":[ "charmer", "conjurer", "conjuror", "enchanter", "Magian", "magician", "magus", "necromancer", "sorcerer", "voodoo", "voodooist", "witch", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "an ancient tale of a mage who made lush gardens grow in the desert", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Aside from this fastidiousness, King attributed his success as a mage to his considerable goldsmithing skills. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "For example, a mage doing a big spell cast with a whirling staff could have organic layers like stretching packing tape to get the electricity and spraying fences with pressure washers to get the whoosh. \u2014 Josh Chesler, SPIN , 23 Mar. 2022", "These are mere suggestions; building up to be a powerful mage or knight warrior all depends on the player\u2019s investments in statistics after every level up. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2020", "As dramatized in the film, Tetra Gilcrest, the resident sorceress in the courts of Kaedwen and a descendent of the first human mage , was behind the sacking of Kaer Morhen. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 24 Aug. 2021", "The evil fire mage , Rience (Chris Fulton) tortures Jaskier to get information on where Geralt is but despite not getting said intel manages to make his way to the secret Witcher stronghold Kaer Morhen anyways. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021", "Stregobor, the arrogant old mage trying to maintain the control of the Brotherhood? \u2014 Scott Meslow, Vulture , 19 Dec. 2021", "The show at its core is still pretty enjoyable for a dark fantasy, and the reappearance of rock-star tunesmith Jaskier (Joey Batey), plus new characters like the flame-conjuring rogue mage Rience (Chris Fulton), help in that regard. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 18 Dec. 2021", "One of the monsters created was Kitsu, an elf mage , who was crossbred with a mahr, a being of illusion. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 24 Aug. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin magus ", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222359" }, "magician":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one skilled in magic", ": sorcerer", ": one who performs tricks of illusion and sleight of hand", ": a person skilled in performing tricks or illusions" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8ji-sh\u0259n", "m\u0259-\u02c8ji-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "charmer", "conjurer", "conjuror", "enchanter", "mage", "Magian", "magus", "necromancer", "sorcerer", "voodoo", "voodooist", "witch", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat.", "She is a magician on the basketball court.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Years ago, Weizenbaum had thought that understanding the technical operation of a computer system would mitigate its power to deceive, like revealing a magician \u2019s trick. \u2014 Ian Bogost, The Atlantic , 14 June 2022", "That Puck is both a clown and a magician is telling. \u2014 Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post , 10 June 2022", "No worthwhile magician has ever dreamt up his own practice. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "Other essays recount brushes with a first responder after a storm, a gambler encountered on jury duty, a waiter in Istanbul, a taxi driver in Paris, a roomful of travelers watching reality TV in La Paz and a traveling magician in Nicaragua. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Apr. 2022", "Yet, a stage hypnotist must demonstrate that, like a singer or a magician , hypnosis is an art. \u2014 Thomas Bresadola, Rolling Stone , 14 Feb. 2022", "This is the ultimate task of the magician : to discover his uncorrupted will and fulfill its purpose. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "During halftime, a magician performed on the court, while the Michigan State basketball held a 39-35 lead over Michigan. \u2014 Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press , 29 Jan. 2022", "Noon Yards Eve, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grassy area of Yards Park next to the Anacostia River, features a giant inflatable slide, entertainment from musicians and a magician , crafts and glitter tattoos, plus a noon countdown. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213237" }, "magnanimous":{ "type":"adjective", "definitions":[ "showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit", "showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind", "generous and noble" ], "pronounciation":"mag-\u02c8na-n\u0259-m\u0259s", "synonyms":[ "big", "chivalrous", "elevated", "gallant", "great", "greathearted", "high", "high-minded", "lofty", "lordly", "natural", "noble", "sublime" ], "antonyms":[ "base", "debased", "degenerate", "degraded", "ignoble", "low" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "As Mar\u00eda Garc\u00eda, the steely yet magnanimous proprietor of a once-thriving tequila distillery in western Mexico, S\u00e1nchez, in her first lead role in a feature, is riveting from first scene to last. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 4 May 2022", "McDermott finds a frighteningly effective balance between a magnanimous everyman who would be a scout leader and a deranged man who gives in to his darkest impulses of murdering and strangling women. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 30 May 2022", "That domain is left to Frances (Alison Oliver, in the breakout, Paul Mescal-esque role) and her magnanimous best friend/ex-girlfriend Bobbi (Sasha Lane). \u2014 Michelle Ruiz, Vogue , 19 May 2022", "Still, voluntarily allowing surgeons to carve into your otherwise healthy body to extract an organ and plug it into someone else is \u2026 what\u2019s the word, magnanimous ? \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022", "Rosengart\u2019s legal guidance has helped make possible this magnanimous humanitarian effort. \u2014 Malina Saval, Variety , 20 Apr. 2022", "Brown, magnanimous and soft-spoken, didn\u2019t need any distractions from the only job that mattered regaining mobility on the left side of his body. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Mar. 2022", "But what looked to some like the magnanimous diffusion of progress looked to others like theft. \u2014 The New Yorker , 14 Mar. 2022", "Agnes \u2014 the most emotionally stable, magnanimous spy-baby-turned-spy-adolescent in all the land \u2014 wants today to be a celebration of Liz's life, not a mourning of her death. \u2014 Jodi Walker, EW.com , 7 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin magnanimus , from magnus great + animus spirit \u2014 more at much , animate ", "first_known_use":[ "1547, in the meaning defined at sense 2" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "magnanimously":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit", ": showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind", ": generous and noble" ], "pronounciation":[ "mag-\u02c8na-n\u0259-m\u0259s", "mag-\u02c8na-n\u0259-m\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "big", "chivalrous", "elevated", "gallant", "great", "greathearted", "high", "high-minded", "lofty", "lordly", "natural", "noble", "sublime" ], "antonyms":[ "base", "debased", "degenerate", "degraded", "ignoble", "low" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "As Mar\u00eda Garc\u00eda, the steely yet magnanimous proprietor of a once-thriving tequila distillery in western Mexico, S\u00e1nchez, in her first lead role in a feature, is riveting from first scene to last. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 4 May 2022", "McDermott finds a frighteningly effective balance between a magnanimous everyman who would be a scout leader and a deranged man who gives in to his darkest impulses of murdering and strangling women. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 30 May 2022", "That domain is left to Frances (Alison Oliver, in the breakout, Paul Mescal-esque role) and her magnanimous best friend/ex-girlfriend Bobbi (Sasha Lane). \u2014 Michelle Ruiz, Vogue , 19 May 2022", "Still, voluntarily allowing surgeons to carve into your otherwise healthy body to extract an organ and plug it into someone else is \u2026 what\u2019s the word, magnanimous ? \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022", "Rosengart\u2019s legal guidance has helped make possible this magnanimous humanitarian effort. \u2014 Malina Saval, Variety , 20 Apr. 2022", "Brown, magnanimous and soft-spoken, didn\u2019t need any distractions from the only job that mattered: regaining mobility on the left side of his body. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Mar. 2022", "But what looked to some like the magnanimous diffusion of progress looked to others like theft. \u2014 The New Yorker , 14 Mar. 2022", "Agnes \u2014 the most emotionally stable, magnanimous spy-baby-turned-spy-adolescent in all the land \u2014 wants today to be a celebration of Liz's life, not a mourning of her death. \u2014 Jodi Walker, EW.com , 7 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin magnanimus , from magnus great + animus spirit \u2014 more at much , animate ", "first_known_use":[ "1547, in the meaning defined at sense 2" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174249" }, "magnate":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-\u02ccn\u0101t", "-n\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "baron", "captain", "czar", "tsar", "tzar", "king", "lion", "lord", "mogul", "monarch", "Napoleon", "prince", "tycoon" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The sci-fi thriller \u2013 told over many screens and made entirely remotely during the pandemic \u2013 stars Hopkins as a late tech magnate who funneled money into a secretive project. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022", "The canyon\u2019s namesake was a silver mining magnate who became governor of California and once paid more than 20 times the forest guard\u2019s annual pay for a house in San Diego. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022", "The property was once part of the Bonnie Brae estate owned by a Chicago lumberyard magnate . \u2014 Amy Gamerman, WSJ , 24 May 2022", "The boat's uber rich tourists include weapons makers and a Russian fertilizer magnate played by Zlatko Buri\u0107. \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 22 May 2022", "On Thursday, prosecutors said that authorities in Fiji working with the task force seized a $300 million mega yacht belonging to Suleiman Kerimov, a Russian gold magnate . \u2014 New York Times , 8 May 2022", "The neighborhood is a celebrity magnate for its privacy, and past residents include Jay Leno, Bruce Springsteen, David Geffen, and others. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022", "Late auto sales magnate Larry H. Miller initially purchased a 50% share of the organization in May 1985 to stabilize its tenuous finances, then ultimately purchased the remaining 50% of the team from Sam Battistone in 1986. \u2014 Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 May 2022", "Rumors of who will next step into the owner\u2019s box at Stamford Bridge have swirled for weeks, and have included everyone from British real estate magnate Nick Candy to New York Jets owner and former U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Woody Johnson. \u2014 Justin Birnbaum, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English magnates , plural, from Late Latin, from Latin magnus ", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170206" }, "magnetism":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a class of physical phenomena that include the attraction for iron observed in lodestone and a magnet , are inseparably associated with moving electricity, are exhibited by both magnets and electric currents, and are characterized by fields of force", ": a science that deals with magnetic phenomena", ": an ability to attract or charm", ": a magnet's power to attract", ": the power to attract others : personal charm", ": a class of physical phenomena that include the attraction for iron observed in lodestone and a magnet , are inseparably associated with moving electricity, are exhibited by both magnets and electric currents, and are characterized by fields of force" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02ccti-z\u0259m", "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02ccti-z\u0259m", "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02cctiz-\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[ "allure", "animal magnetism", "appeal", "attractiveness", "captivation", "charisma", "charm", "duende", "enchantment", "fascination", "force field", "glamour", "glamor", "magic", "oomph", "pizzazz", "pizazz", "seductiveness", "witchery" ], "antonyms":[ "repulsion", "repulsiveness" ], "examples":[ "Much of his success as a politician can be attributed to his personal magnetism .", "she managed to win the election by sheer magnetism", "Recent Examples on the Web", "As Finley, Hopkins displays his usual magnetism , even taking the opportunity to play one of his own musical compositions on piano. \u2014 Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 May 2022", "Some viewers applauded her magnetism and dry humor; others found her personality grating and her lack of boundaries unforgivable. \u2014 The New Yorker , 22 May 2022", "Charming as Street, who spiffs up Malcolm in Boston, the tenor Victor Ryan Robertson largely handles Elijah Muhammad\u2019s muscular high lines but strains to convey his magnetism . \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022", "The best authors, of poetry, music and even newsletters, can convey their personal story with a natural magnetism . \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 20 Apr. 2022", "For all of Doug\u2019s magnetism , success has nurtured an ugliness in him. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 14 Apr. 2022", "Ault\u2019s professor was also brother to Louis A. Bauer, the first director of the Carnegie Institution\u2019s department of terrestrial magnetism , established in 1904. \u2014 Kimberly Bowker, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 Mar. 2022", "Based on the widely popular theory of animal magnetism proposed by Franz Mesmer at the end of the 18th century, Allix claimed that snails are particularly well suited to communicate by a magnetism -like force through the ambient medium. \u2014 Justin E. H. Smith, Wired , 3 Mar. 2022", "And Thompson is an actor with the range and magnetism to forge yet another new perspective on a character irresistible to stage stars. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193239" }, "magnific":{ "type":"adjective", "definitions":[ "magnificent sense 2", "imposing in size or dignity", "sublime , exalted", "characterized by grandiloquence pompous" ], "pronounciation":"mag-\u02c8ni-fik", "synonyms":[ "aureate", "florid", "flowery", "grandiloquent", "high-flown", "high-sounding", "highfalutin", "hifalutin", "ornate", "purple", "rhetorical", "rhetoric" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "his letter to me was written in such a magnific style that I half wondered if he had penned it with a quill", "the pyramids at Giza remain among the most magnific edifices the world has ever seen" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle French magnifique , from Latin magnificus ", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "magnificent":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": great in deed or exalted in place", ": marked by stately grandeur and lavishness", ": sumptuous in structure and adornment", ": strikingly beautiful or impressive", ": impressive to the mind or spirit : sublime", ": exceptionally fine", ": very beautiful or impressive" ], "pronounciation":[ "mag-\u02c8ni-f\u0259-s\u0259nt", "m\u0259g-", "mag-\u02c8ni-f\u0259-s\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[ "august", "baronial", "epic", "gallant", "glorious", "grand", "grandiose", "heroic", "heroical", "Homeric", "imperial", "imposing", "magnific", "majestic", "massive", "monumental", "noble", "proud", "regal", "royal", "splendid", "stately" ], "antonyms":[ "humble", "unheroic", "unimposing", "unimpressive" ], "examples":[ "the magnificent cathedrals of Europe", "He gave a magnificent performance.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Facing the Cubs in what became a tense battle between the teams for the NL Central, Cain orchestrated a magnificent escape on the base paths. \u2014 Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel , 21 June 2022", "And The Country Club, a founding member of the USGA, which hadn\u2019t been played by professionals since the 1999 Ryder Cup, was truly magnificent . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022", "Dear Amy: My brother got married at our house in front of a bay window with a magnificent view of the Concord River. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 19 June 2022", "Dear Amy: My brother got married at our house in front of a bay window with a magnificent view of the Concord River. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 18 June 2022", "The park is especially magnificent in the spring, when it's covered with colorful wildflowers. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 18 June 2022", "Dear Amy: My brother got married at our house in front of a bay window with a magnificent view of the Concord River. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune , 18 June 2022", "Dear Amy: My brother got married at our house in front of a bay window with a magnificent view of the Concord River. \u2014 cleveland , 18 June 2022", "The performance on Friday in the magnificent Opera Theater, opened in 1810 on the plateau above the now shuttered Black Sea port, began with an impassioned rendering of the Ukrainian national anthem. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212831" }, "magnitude":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": great size or extent", ": spatial quality : size", ": quantity , number", ": the importance, quality, or caliber of something", ": a number representing the intrinsic (see intrinsic sense 1a ) or apparent brightness of a celestial (see celestial entry 1 sense 2 ) body on a logarithmic scale in which an increase of one unit corresponds to a reduction in the brightness of light by a factor of 2.512", ": a numerical quantitative measure expressed usually as a multiple of a standard unit", ": the intensity of an earthquake represented by a number on an arbitrary scale", ": greatness of size or importance", ": relative size or extent" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02cct\u00fcd", "-\u02ccty\u00fcd", "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02cct\u00fcd", "-\u02ccty\u00fcd", "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02cct(y)\u00fcd" ], "synonyms":[ "account", "consequence", "import", "importance", "moment", "momentousness", "significance", "weight", "weightiness" ], "antonyms":[ "insignificance", "littleness", "puniness", "slightness", "smallness", "triviality" ], "examples":[ "the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated", "the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Customer requirements and the pace of applications are orders of magnitude faster compared to even just the last decade. \u2014 Shekar Ayyar, Forbes , 8 June 2022", "The support expressed for Depp online was orders of magnitude greater than that voiced for Heard. \u2014 Kara Alaimo, CNN , 1 June 2022", "The wide availability of social media platforms exacerbates the problem by orders of magnitude . \u2014 Arie Kruglanski, The Conversation , 19 May 2022", "Western intelligence agencies and the US Congress said an operation of such magnitude could not have happened without the knowledge of the crown prince. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 12 May 2022", "That is orders of magnitude larger than the toll typically attributed to other infectious diseases. \u2014 Alexander Tin, CBS News , 12 May 2022", "Either way, those efforts will have to accelerate by several orders of magnitude for humanity to meet its climate goals. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 13 Apr. 2022", "Western intelligence agencies, as well as the U.S. Congress, said an operation of such magnitude could not have happened without the knowledge of the crown prince. \u2014 The Christian Science Monitor , 7 Apr. 2022", "Western intelligence agencies, as well as the U.S. Congress, have said that an operation of such magnitude could not have happened without knowledge of the prince. \u2014 Ayse Wieting And Suzan Fraser, Anchorage Daily News , 7 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnitudo , from magnus ", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224854" }, "magus":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a member of a hereditary priestly class among the ancient Medes and Persians", ": one of the traditionally three wise men from the East paying homage to the infant Jesus", ": magician , sorcerer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-g\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "charmer", "conjurer", "conjuror", "enchanter", "mage", "Magian", "magician", "necromancer", "sorcerer", "voodoo", "voodooist", "witch", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "attributed the storms to a clash of wills between the two most powerful magi in the land", "Recent Examples on the Web", "But other students are there for Wittgenstein the sage, the magus , the riddler\u2014the man who left Russell bewildered by a turn to mysticism at the end of a book that was supposed to be about logic. \u2014 Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker , 9 May 2022", "Auden\u2019s father, George Augustus Auden, was a physician and an early reader of Freud; the young poet saw himself also as a healer, though in a rather different mode, less an M.D. than a magus . \u2014 Alan Jacobs, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022", "Now, some 250 years later, debates about the glories and failings of the Enlightenment continue, as if the painting\u2019s magus were still awaiting our response. \u2014Mr. Rothstein is the Journal\u2019s Critic at Large. \u2014 Edward Rothstein, WSJ , 21 Mar. 2022", "His face is framed by voluminous graying locks; his loose robes recall those of a medieval magus . \u2014 Edward Rothstein, WSJ , 21 Mar. 2022", "Wells, born in 1866, was a lower-middle-class boy who wanted to become someone of the same scale and sort as his sometime friend Bertrand Russell\u2014a university wit, a man of science, a popularizer, a magus of the mind. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 15 Nov. 2021", "One magus , in blue robes with brown eyes, has light-colored skin and carries gold. \u2014 Susan Dunne, courant.com , 4 Jan. 2022", "But storytelling, redefined as esoteric manipulation, will reveal the code; the novelist is the magus , the secret historian. \u2014 James Wood, The New Yorker , 27 Sep. 2021", "Among the nominees for Best Abs was Andra Day, a blinding vision in gold\u2014courtesy of Vera Wang, according to Brad Goreski, the fashion magus of E! \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 26 Apr. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin, from Greek magos \u2014 more at magic ", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195838" }, "maiden":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an unmarried girl or woman : maid", ": a former Scottish beheading device resembling the guillotine (see guillotine sense 1 )", ": a horse that has never won a race", ": not married", ": virgin", ": never yet mated", ": never having borne young", ": of, relating to, or befitting a maiden", ": first , earliest", ": an unmarried girl or woman", ": unmarried", ": first entry 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-d\u1d4an", "\u02c8m\u0101-d\u1d4an" ], "synonyms":[ "damsel", "demoiselle", "girl", "maid", "miss" ], "antonyms":[ "earliest", "first", "foremost", "headmost", "inaugural", "initial", "leadoff", "original", "pioneer", "premier", "virgin" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "a story about a courageous knight who rescues a fair maiden", "a story about a beautiful maiden and her mysterious father", "Adjective", "the maiden issue of a new magazine", "a politician giving his maiden speech in the Senate", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "After Zozos rallied in the stretch to break his maiden on Jan. 23, the colt ran to a 10.25-length victory in his second race on Feb. 11. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 7 May 2022", "As the above evidence suggests, the youthful Guardians, in their maiden season under their new nickname, are somewhat of a hardball hodgepodge. \u2014 Jim Ingraham, Forbes , 23 May 2022", "In this idyllic arbor, our young maiden , Queenie, met her swain, Mr. Darcy. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 17 May 2022", "Rich Strike was bought out of a maiden claiming race for $30,000 on Sept. 17 after winning his second start. \u2014 John Cherwaspecial Contributor, Los Angeles Times , 7 May 2022", "However, his maiden and allowance wins do reveal pace versatility, and his sire is Exaggerator, who won the Preakness in 2016. \u2014 Jay Ginsbach, Forbes , 16 May 2022", "After breaking his maiden in January of that year in his third start, Country House finished second in the Risen Star, a distant fourth in the Louisiana Derby and a non-threatening third in the Arkansas Derby. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 8 May 2022", "Ethereal Road started his racing career at Churchill Downs in October and broke his maiden in his fourth start Jan. 29 at Oaklawn Park. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 1 May 2022", "Rattle N Roll broke his maiden Sept. 23 at Churchill Downs and then won the Grade 1 Claiborne Breeders\u2019 Futurity on Oct. 9 at Keeneland. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 2 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The colt\u2019s two victories came at Gulfstream Park \u2013 by 10.5 lengths in a maiden special weight race on Sept. 26 and by 3.75 lengths in an allowance optional claiming race on March 2. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 11 June 2022", "The mere idea of going from maiden race to Kentucky Derby in the span of two months is so audacious that most owners and trainers wouldn\u2019t even try. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022", "Taiba returned to the work tab last November at Los Alamitos and finally made his racing debut March 5, winning a maiden race at Santa Anita Park by 7 \u00bd lengths. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 6 May 2022", "Starting from the sixth post in the maiden special weight race, she was almost knocked over out of the gate, and languished at the back for most of the race, almost 12 lengths behind the field. \u2014 Andy Yamashita, The Indianapolis Star , 6 Nov. 2021", "In the days prior to the maiden voyage, the eaglet had been approaching the edge of the nest and hovering for a few seconds before dropping back onto a perch. \u2014 Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022", "While on its maiden voyage from England to New York in April 1912, the HMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sunk in the north Atlantic. \u2014 Dan Fellner, The Arizona Republic , 25 May 2022", "Royal Caribbean's MS Sovereign of the Seas, considered to be the first mega ship, with a passenger capacity of 2,850, took its maiden voyage in 1998, while Disney Cruise Line was established that same year. \u2014 Tamara Hardingham-gill, CNN , 23 May 2022", "The Galactic Starcruiser embarked on its maiden voyage at the beginning of March. \u2014 Neima Jahromi, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225852" }, "maim":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously", ": to commit the felony of mayhem upon", ": serious physical injury", ": loss of a member of the body", ": a serious loss", ": to injure badly or cripple by violence", ": to commit the felony of mayhem upon", ": to wound seriously : mutilate , disable", ": to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously \u2014 compare mayhem" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101m", "\u02c8m\u0101m", "\u02c8m\u0101m", "\u02c8m\u0101m" ], "synonyms":[ "cripple", "disable", "incapacitate", "lame", "mutilate" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Verb", "The bomb killed 16 people and maimed several others.", "on-the-job accidents maim far too many workers every year", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Anti-personnel land mines often kill and maim civilians long after hostilities have ended. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022", "Assault rifles have one purpose which is to maim and kill as many humans as possible efficiently and quickly. \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 25 May 2022", "The treaty cites the failure of many submunitions to explode on impact, leaving dangerous ordnance in fields and urban areas that could kill or maim people. \u2014 CNN , 12 May 2022", "Most ordinary people in the world do not support the power struggles that hurt and maim other people. \u2014 Dwight A. Weingarten, The Christian Science Monitor , 29 Mar. 2022", "But [now], there doesn\u2019t seem to be much communal psychosocial activity to reintegrate people \u2014 people who have been taught to kill, maim and be violent \u2014 back into a society which absolutely abhors that and does not allow that. \u2014 Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Mar. 2022", "Given the freedom to kill and/or maim any character in the cast, Gunn can take the concept of a suicide squad to its logical conclusion. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 9 Aug. 2021", "What prompted him to kill and maim his coworkers wasn\u2019t immediately clear, the chief said. \u2014 Jay Reeves, chicagotribune.com , 15 June 2021", "The bid to maim the American Rescue Plan could have been averted if its drafters were attentive not just to esoteric conservative scribblers, but major Supreme Court precedents. \u2014 Simon Lazarus, The New Republic , 29 Mar. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Imad Eddin Wadi, 64, was indicted in June on a charge of conspiracy to kill, kidnap, maim or injure people and damage property in another country, which carries a sentence of up to life in prison. \u2014 Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News , 9 Dec. 2021", "Hightower planned to contact inmates in other prisons in the state to carry out a plan to either kill, maim or severely injure Tiarks, according to court documents. \u2014 Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online , 2 Aug. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Verb and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2", "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201321" }, "main":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": physical strength : force", ": mainland", ": high sea", ": the chief part : essential point", ": a pipe, duct, or circuit which carries the combined flow of tributary branches of a utility system", ": mainmast", ": mainsail", ": chief , principal", ": fully exerted : sheer", ": of or relating to a broad expanse (as of sea)", ": connected with or located near the mainmast or mainsail", ": expressing the chief predication in a complex sentence", ": first in size, rank, or importance : chief", ": the chief part : essential point", ": a principal line, tube, or pipe of a utility system", ": high seas", ": physical strength : force", "river 325 miles (523 kilometers) long in south central Germany rising in northern Bavaria in the Fichtelgebirge and flowing west into the Rhine River" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n", "\u02c8m\u0101n", "\u02c8m\u012bn", "\u02c8m\u0101n" ], "synonyms":[ "beef", "brawn", "muscle", "thew" ], "antonyms":[ "arch", "big", "capital", "cardinal", "central", "chief", "dominant", "first", "foremost", "grand", "great", "greatest", "highest", "key", "leading", "master", "number one", "No. 1", "numero uno", "overbearing", "overmastering", "overriding", "paramount", "predominant", "preeminent", "premier", "primal", "primary", "principal", "prior", "sovereign", "sovran", "supreme" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The broken main was reported just after 3:45 p.m. in an industrial area near Sherman and Lovelock streets, west of Morena Boulevard and north of Friars Road, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 May 2022", "The transmission main , which moves thousands of gallons of water, is one of the largest that travels through the city, according to Deputy Chief Kamau Bright. \u2014 Tori B. Powell, CBS News , 9 Feb. 2022", "The second main was a game dish of roasted Racan pigeon with millet and fermented cabosse fruit painted with a lick of meat sauce and served with pur\u00e9ed broccoli and coriander curry. \u2014 Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022", "There are 5 layers of robust flavors in this delicious vegan main \u2014 mushrooms, celery, parsnips, butternut squash, and plenty of potatoes. \u2014 Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping , 28 Apr. 2022", "According to the city of Long Beach, the spill of 2 million to 4 million gallons of waste was caused by the failure of a 48-inch sewer main in Carson on Thursday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 31 Dec. 2021", "The second phase, to take place in 2022, will install a new 42-inch diameter main at Frankfort and Reservoir avenues. \u2014 Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal , 4 Jan. 2022", "The Luhansk Information Center said one of the blasts was in a natural gas main . \u2014 Dasha Litvinova, chicagotribune.com , 19 Feb. 2022", "The Luhansk Information Center said one of the blasts was in a natural gas main . \u2014 courant.com , 19 Feb. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Picturehouse Central will be home to the festival over its main weekend with additional events taking place at other major venues in Central London. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 20 June 2022", "Days after Russian forces occupied the southern Ukrainian city of Berdyansk, residents gathered in the main city square with Ukrainian flags to sing patriotic songs and tell the troops looking on to go home. \u2014 Thomas Grove, WSJ , 20 June 2022", "Under their coalition deal, Lapid, who heads the large centrist party Yesh Atid, now becomes the interim prime minister until the election, in which he is expected to be the main rival to Netanyahu. \u2014 Ilan Ben Zion, Chicago Tribune , 20 June 2022", "Jennifer Lopez just got sappy on main about Ben Affleck. \u2014 Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour , 20 June 2022", "For nearly a decade, the catchment areas for Nelson Mandela Bay's main supply dams have received below average rainfall. \u2014 CNN , 20 June 2022", "Netanyahu, the longest serving prime minister in Israel\u2019s history, is on trial in three different corruption cases, one of the main reasons why a number of right-wing lawmakers and former allies refuse to join a government headed by him. \u2014 Jotam Confino, USA TODAY , 20 June 2022", "Greg Johnson was in the main office West Liberty-Salem High School in Ohio on Jan. 20, 2017, when an assistant got a phone call from her husband, who was a high school math teacher. \u2014 Nicole Asbury, Anchorage Daily News , 20 June 2022", "Parks only cautions against plant milks in recipes where the main flavor is that of dairy, such as vanilla custards. \u2014 Becky Krystal, Washington Post , 20 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185949" }, "maintenance":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the act of maintaining : the state of being maintained : support", ": something that maintains", ": the upkeep of property or equipment", ": an officious or unlawful intermeddling in a legal suit by assisting either party with means to carry it on", ": the act of keeping or providing for : the state of being kept or provided for", ": upkeep", ": designed or adequate to maintain a patient in a stable condition : serving to maintain a gradual process of healing or to prevent a relapse", ": the act of providing basic and necessary support", ": the state of having such support", ": a financial means of providing necessary assistance: as", ": alimony", ": support", ": the necessities of life provided for by payment of maintenance", ": the upkeep of property or equipment", ": unsought and unnecessary meddling in a lawsuit by assisting either party with means to carry it on \u2014 compare champerty" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101nt-n\u0259n(t)s", "\u02c8m\u0101n-t\u0259-n\u0259n(t)s", "\u02c8m\u0101n-t\u0259-n\u0259ns", "\u02c8m\u0101nt-n\u0259n(t)s, -\u1d4an-\u0259n(t)s" ], "synonyms":[ "care and feeding", "conservation", "conserving", "keep", "preservation", "preserving", "sustentation", "upkeep" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Soon he could take an Underwood apart and put it together blindfolded, a trick that won him the account for maintenance of all the typewriters at Columbia-Presbyterian hospital \u2026 \u2014 Ian Frazier , Atlantic , November 1997", "The building has suffered from years of poor maintenance .", "the costs of routine car maintenance", "maintenance of law and order", "money for the family's maintenance", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Pool Scouts currently has 113 locations in 18 states, and offers maintenance for inground residential swimming pools, as well as repair work. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 10 June 2022", "This will make your yard stand out without complicated maintenance . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022", "One 40-something might stop dyeing her hair, while another finally gets the platinum blond shag of her dreams, maintenance be damned. \u2014 Juno Demelo, Glamour , 9 June 2022", "However, every launch means new maintenance to perform. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 9 June 2022", "In essence, security protocols for every organization must be universal and the protocols need continual maintenance and around the clock monitoring. \u2014 Emil Sayegh, Forbes , 9 June 2022", "In all stages of their development, the bridges require regular maintenance . \u2014 Anne Pinto-rodrigues, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 June 2022", "When maintenance is needed, operators can float the turbine to the surface of the water for easier access. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 8 June 2022", "But an oversight nearly delayed all maintenance on the guns at the hard-to-reach front lines, Ukrainian officers said. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from maintenir \u2014 see maintain ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204944" }, "majestic":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": having or exhibiting majesty : stately", ": very impressive and beautiful or dignified" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8je-stik", "m\u0259-\u02c8je-stik" ], "synonyms":[ "classy", "courtly", "elegant", "fine", "graceful", "handsome", "refined", "stately", "tasteful" ], "antonyms":[ "dowdy", "graceless", "inelegant", "styleless", "tasteless", "unfashionable", "unhandsome", "unstylish" ], "examples":[ "a majestic pillar of society who continues to entertain in grand style", "a majestic Egyptian pyramid that has enthralled travelers for aeons", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Two teams of scientists are diving in to uncover the secrets of these powerful and majestic creatures. \u2014 Jennifer Maas, Variety , 16 June 2022", "For the cover, Beyonc\u00e9 wears a black Ala\u00efa gown with a majestic crown created by British-American designer Harris Reed. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 16 June 2022", "When a majestic horse unexpectedly comes into their lives, a bond is created allowing the Wilsons to discover the true meaning of hope, faith and family. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 15 June 2022", "The majestic bird, with its trademark white head, looped above the cabin, as if to lend the scene pomp and circumstance. \u2014 Paul Vercammen, CNN , 15 June 2022", "The way his majestic purple mohair coat (circa 1960) uses straight and bias grain to take weight off the shoulders and let the back sail like a spinnaker is stunning. \u2014 Laura Jacobs, WSJ , 15 June 2022", "But there\u2019s a nearby alternative, a hike virtually equal in distance and elevation gain with views just as majestic : Little O\u2019Malley peak. \u2014 Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News , 15 June 2022", "McAdoo\u2019s is comfortable with the low, middle and high ends of the spectrum of the seafood experience, channeling the egalitarian, can-do spirit of the old post office that used to inhabit this majestic old building. \u2014 Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News , 15 June 2022", "In the outdoor gym on Venice Beach, the name given to an inviting stretch of sand on the majestic Dnieper River that courses through the capital of Ukraine, Serhiy Chornyi is working on his summer body, up-down-up-downing a chunky hunk of iron. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1606, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170009" }, "major":{ "type":[ "adjective", "biographical name", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": greater in dignity, rank, importance, or interest", ": greater in number, quantity, or extent", ": of full legal age", ": notable or conspicuous in effect or scope : considerable", ": prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree", ": involving grave risk : serious", ": of or relating to a subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization", ": having half steps between the third and fourth and the seventh and eighth degrees", ": based on a major scale", ": equivalent to the distance between the keynote and another tone (except the fourth and fifth) of a major scale", ": having a major third above the root", ": a person who has attained majority", ": one that is superior in rank, importance, size, or performance", ": a major musical interval, scale, key, or mode", ": a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps ranking above a captain and below a lieutenant colonel", ": an academic subject chosen as a field of specialization", ": a student specializing in such a field", ": major league baseball", ": any of several high-level tournaments in professional golf, tennis, or bowling", ": to pursue an academic major", ": great or greater in number, quantity, rank, or importance", ": of or relating to a musical scale of eight notes with half steps between the third and fourth and between the seventh and eighth notes and with whole steps between all the others", ": a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps ranking above a captain", ": involving grave risk : serious", "\u2014 compare minor", ": a person who has attained majority \u2014 compare minor", "Sir John 1943\u2013 British prime minister (1990\u201397)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-j\u0259r", "\u02c8m\u0101-j\u0259r", "\u02c8m\u0101-j\u0259r", "\u02c8m\u0101-j\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "biggish", "considerable", "good", "goodly", "handsome", "healthy", "largish", "respectable", "significant", "sizable", "sizeable", "substantial", "substantive", "tidy" ], "antonyms":[ "inconsequential", "inconsiderable", "insignificant", "insubstantial", "negligible", "nominal" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Patients, family groups or adult individuals will be given the vaccine in an individual exam room and will have to wait 15 minutes before leaving to make sure no major side effects occur after vaccination, Wade-Murphy said. \u2014 The Enquirer , 12 June 2022", "The 2022 stock market weakness continued this past week with major indexes trading lower on another round of discouraging inflation data. \u2014 Benzinga, Detroit Free Press , 11 June 2022", "State officials have taken steps consistent with smart growth in recent years, such as major investments in housing in downtown Hartford and other cities. \u2014 Tom Condon, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022", "The remote-work revolution the pandemic spawned has hit San Francisco harder than any other major U.S. city, according to new census data. \u2014 James Raineystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022", "The last major city still under Ukrainian control in the Luhansk province \u2014 which together with neighboring Donetsk makes up the Donbas \u2014 has been pummeled by artillery in a back-and-forth fight that remains hard to decipher. \u2014 Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News , 9 June 2022", "Zelensky has warned that Moscow is preparing to seize this major southeastern city that would give Russian troops better access to the center of Ukraine. \u2014 Rachel Pannett, Washington Post , 9 June 2022", "San Francisco, the nation\u2019s leading case study of a major city\u2019s long transition to flowers-in-your-hair progressivism, has recalled by some 60% District Attorney Chesa Boudin, a case study in progressive theories of prosecution. \u2014 Daniel Henninger, WSJ , 8 June 2022", "This marks the first Grand Slam final for 23-year-old Ruud, the first man from Norway to reach a major final. \u2014 Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY , 5 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Though some players opt for rest with a major on the horizon, both Scheffler and Burns like the idea of staying sharp. \u2014 Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022", "Brown, a marketing major , believes that players are examining NIL opportunities more seriously now as state laws loosen and more money pours in. \u2014 Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al , 10 June 2022", "Claire Miko of Medina, a nursing major , has been named to the Dean\u2019s List for Spring 2022 at Saint Francis University. \u2014 Sam Boyer, cleveland , 9 June 2022", "Fetisov, a major in the Russian army, was kicked off his team and put behind a desk for speaking up for the right to play in this country. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 9 June 2022", "At one point, Peck called a major in the department regarding the May 30 incident. \u2014 Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022", "Alexandria aspired to earn a college softball scholarship and major in math, before attending law school, her family said in her obituary. \u2014 Meredith Deliso, ABC News , 3 June 2022", "But even as a lifelong history buff and then a history major at Harvard University, the Texas native had never heard of Harvey Milk. \u2014 Matt Lavietes, NBC News , 1 June 2022", "Shareholders rejected climate proposals at insurers like Chubb, and voted to rubber-stamp subpar climate plans at French oil major Total and Shell. \u2014 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz , 30 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Conyers graduated with a scholarship to the State University of New York at Stony Brook to major in respiratory therapy. \u2014 Morgan Sung, NBC News , 16 May 2022", "The urban studies major currently splits an attic space in what is technically a one-bedroom apartment shared by four undergraduates, one of whom sleeps in the dining room. \u2014 Janie Har, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Apr. 2022", "The urban studies major currently splits an attic space in what is technically a one-bedroom apartment shared by four undergraduates, one of whom sleeps in the dining room. \u2014 Janie Har, Chicago Tribune , 26 Apr. 2022", "Johnson displayed a natural aptitude for science, technology and math that would lead him to major in engineering, first at Rutgers as an undergraduate and later at UCLA as a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2022", "O\u2019Keefe will be going to Illinois to major in business. \u2014 Jeff Vorva, chicagotribune.com , 30 Mar. 2022", "Dawson Hubbard, Chandler Hamilton, football, 3.5, wants to major in business marketing. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 14 Aug. 2021", "The daughter of Harry and Julie Hanna, the senior hopes to major in English at a four-year college and pursue a career in writing. \u2014 oregonlive , 9 Mar. 2022", "Marcelle, who will head off to college soon and plans to major in biology and study medicine, says the orchestra has been a wonderful resource that has helped her academically as well as musically. \u2014 Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times , 8 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective, Noun, and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun", "1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1913, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184302" }, "major league":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a league of highest classification in U.S. professional baseball", ": a league of major importance in any of various sports", ": big time sense 2" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "big league(s)", "big time", "big(s)" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "when you've landed a tenure-track position at that university, you're playing in the major leagues", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Schwarz played two seasons at the major league level as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and California Angels from 1993-94. \u2014 Francisco Rosa, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022", "Despite ugly numbers in Triple-A Reno, Gilbert appears to be getting the nod based on his past performance at the major league level. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 6 June 2022", "But Aaron Judge led off the third with his major league -leading 19th homer, a 405-shot to left field that left his bat at 109.9 mph, for a 3-0 lead. \u2014 Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022", "Judge tagged Ohtani leading off the third, a line drive that easily cleared the wall in left for his major league -leading 19th homer. \u2014 Jake Seiner, Hartford Courant , 2 June 2022", "The Diamondbacks never trailed after that, despite an Austin Riley solo home run and Matt Olson's major league -leading 21st double of the season. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 30 May 2022", "Ram\u00edrez has now driven in a major league -leading 51 runs in 44 games. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 30 May 2022", "Mets batters have been hit by pitches a major league -leading 20 times this season, drawing the ire of Showalter and several players. \u2014 James Wagner, New York Times , 2 May 2022", "The team\u2019s payroll has steadily declined in recent years, bottoming out in 2021 with a major league -low $48.7 million, according to spotrac. \u2014 Jim Ingraham, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173831" }, "majority":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total", ": the excess of a majority over the remainder of the total : margin", ": the greater quantity or share", ": the age at which full civil rights are accorded", ": the status of one who has attained this age", ": the group or political party having the greater number of votes (as in a legislature)", ": the military office, rank, or commission of a major", ": the quality or state of being greater", ": a number greater than half of a total", ": a group or party that makes up the greater part of a whole body of people", ": the amount by which a number is more than half the total", ": the age at which a person has the full rights of an adult", ": legal age", ": the status of one who has reached legal age", ": a number or quantity greater than half of a total \u2014 compare plurality", ": the excess of a majority over the remainder of the total", ": the group or political party whose votes predominate", ": the judges voting in a particular case who together determine the prevailing decision \u2014 see also majority opinion at opinion \u2014 compare dissent sense 3" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8j\u022fr-\u0259-t\u0113", "-\u02c8j\u00e4r-", "m\u0259-\u02c8j\u022fr-\u0259-t\u0113", "m\u0259-\u02c8j\u022fr-\u0259-t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "bulk", "generality", "lion's share", "mass", "preponderance" ], "antonyms":[ "minority" ], "examples":[ "A clear majority of the voters support the policy.", "The Republicans are currently the majority in the Senate.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Now officially recognized by a majority of health agencies, Long COVID includes constant, semi-constant or returning symptoms that can influence your health for weeks or months after initial COVID-19 sickness. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 18 June 2022", "The company\u2019s profitability scored a 9 out of 10 rating as a result of operating margin expansion and strong returns that top a majority of competitors. \u2014 Gurufocus, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "Now Mayor Todd Gloria and a majority of the City Council appear poised to approve one of the most common dispositions in American civil jurisprudence: settling the dispute out of court. \u2014 Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022", "Within Taiwan, a majority of people favor maintaining the status quo, with some wanting to openly declare independence and a small minority wanting to someday unify with China. \u2014 Hannah Frystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022", "Biden would be denied a majority and Trump could win. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro, Chron , 16 June 2022", "The pair are competing in a runoff after no candidate won a majority of the primary vote last month. \u2014 Bridget Bowman, NBC News , 16 June 2022", "Biden would be denied a majority and Trump could win. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022", "The President shouldn\u2019t be picked by the Vice President, but the Founders didn\u2019t want Congress to do so either, except in the express case of no candidate getting a majority of electoral votes. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 16 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1552, in the meaning defined at sense 5" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202551" }, "majorly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": in a major way: such as", ": primarily sense 1", ": extremely sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-j\u0259r-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "achingly", "almighty", "archly", "awful", "awfully", "badly", "beastly", "blisteringly", "bone", "colossally", "corking", "cracking", "damn", "damned", "dang", "deadly", "desperately", "eminently", "enormously", "especially", "ever", "exceedingly", "exceeding", "extra", "extremely", "fabulously", "fantastically", "far", "fiercely", "filthy", "frightfully", "full", "greatly", "heavily", "highly", "hugely", "immensely", "incredibly", "intensely", "jolly", "mightily", "mighty", "monstrous", "mortally", "most", "much", "particularly", "passing", "rattling", "real", "really", "right", "roaring", "roaringly", "seriously", "severely", "so", "sore", "sorely", "spanking", "specially", "stinking", "such", "super", "supremely", "surpassingly", "terribly", "that", "thumping", "too", "unco", "uncommonly", "vastly", "very", "vitally", "way", "whacking", "wicked", "wildly" ], "antonyms":[ "little", "negligibly", "nominally", "slightly", "somewhat" ], "examples":[ "we're majorly frustrated about the situation back at home", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The company majorly protects your SSN, bank, and credit details, and this goes a long way in maintaining your financial well-being. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 June 2022", "And while many are successful, taking up space at some of the biggest beauty retailers and corporations, they all were still majorly impacted by the pandemic, and the increase in anti-Asian attacks that came with it, arguably more than others. \u2014 Sara Tan, refinery29.com , 16 May 2022", "For those old enough to remember (and love) flip phones or for the giftee who wants a nostalgic upgrade, Motorola\u2019s original Razr is back \u2014 and majorly upgraded. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 May 2022", "The collections picked up over the weekend but were majorly affected because KGF Chapter 2 continued to rule the box office across Hindi belts. \u2014 Sweta Kaushal, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022", "That's why tens of thousands of Amazon shoppers swear by this compact one that's majorly discounted right now. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 23 Apr. 2022", "The comparison is more than scales-deep, too, as both Porsche and poisson are majorly muscular and highly adaptable to different ecosystems. \u2014 Derek Powell, Car and Driver , 21 Apr. 2022", "Don't wait too long, though, as this maxi is majorly in-demand right now, having recently risen 331 percent in sales on Amazon's Movers and Shakers chart, which tracks the retailer's top-selling and other popular items in real time. \u2014 Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com , 2 Apr. 2022", "There\u2019s a full glitter thong bodysuit and majorly Space Age silver boots involved, and TBH, not much else besides a shimmery pink cowboy hat to top off the look. \u2014 Hannah Oh, Seventeen , 31 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1955, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204728" }, "make":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to bring into being by forming, shaping, or altering material : fashion", ": to lay out and construct", ": compose , write", ": to put together from components : constitute", ": to cause to happen to or be experienced by someone", ": to cause to exist, occur, or appear : create", ": to favor the growth or occurrence of", ": to fit, intend, or destine by or as if by creating", ": enact , establish", ": to execute (see execute sense 2 ) in an appropriate manner", ": set , name", ": to cause to be or become", ": appoint", ": to cause to act in a certain way : compel", ": to carry out (an action indicated or implied by the object)", ": to perform with a bodily movement", ": to frame or formulate in the mind", ": to set in order", ": prepare , fix", ": to assemble and set alight the materials for (a fire)", ": to shuffle (a deck of cards) in preparation for dealing", ": to amount to in significance", ": to count as", ": to form the essential being of", ": to form by an assembling of individuals", ": to be or be capable of being changed or fashioned into", ": to develop into", ": form sense 6b", ": reach , attain", ": to gain a place on or in", ": to gain the rank of", ": to succeed in providing or obtaining", ": to gain (something, such as money) by working, trading, or dealing", ": to act so as to earn or acquire", ": to score in a game or sport", ": to convert (a split) into a spare in bowling", ": to succeed in holing", ": to conclude as to the nature or meaning of something", ": to regard as being", ": to produce as a result of action, effort, or behavior with respect to something", ": to turn into another language by translation", ": to include in a route or itinerary", ": catch sense 6b", ": to cause or assure the success or prosperity of", ": to provide the most enjoyable or satisfying experience of", ": to compute or estimate to be", ": to form and hold in the mind", ": to begin or seem to begin (an action)", ": behave , act", ": to fulfill (a contract) in a card game", ": to win a trick (see trick entry 1 sense 4 ) with (a card)", ": to prepare (hay) by cutting, drying, and storing", ": to cause (an electric circuit) to be completed", ": shut", ": to persuade to consent to sexual intercourse : seduce", ": to have considerable effect", ": set out , head", ": to begin or seem to begin a certain action", ": to act so as to be or to seem to be", ": behave , act", ": to play a part", ": to increase in height or size", ": to reach or extend in a certain direction", ": to undergo manufacture or processing", ": to compose poetry", ": to distort one's features : grimace", ": to treat a trifling matter as of great importance", ": to carry off : steal", ": kill", ": pretend , feign", ": venture , dare", ": to accept bets at calculated odds on all the entrants in a race or contest", ": to unite to achieve a shared goal", ": to get along or manage with the means at hand", ": to make one's means adequate to one's needs", ": ogle", ": to establish a friendship or friendly relations with", ": to make an object of amusement or laughter : ridicule , mock", ": to make valid or complete: such as", ": to carry out successfully", ": indemnify", ": to make up for (a deficiency)", ": prove", ": to prove to be capable", ": succeed", ": to make use of a situation or circumstance especially in order to gain an advantage", ": to make progress especially against resistance", ": to rise in armed revolt", ": survive , live", ": to be successful", ": to be satisfactory or pleasing", ": to have sexual intercourse", ": to treat as of little account", ": to engage in sexual intercourse", ": neck , pet", ": woo , court", ": to treat as of importance", ": to treat with obvious affection or special consideration", ": to be deliberately and often insincerely polite and agreeable", ": to be straightforward, unhesitating, or sure", ": to achieve success or fame", ": disclose", ": to set out on a voyage", ": to raise or spread sail", ": to manage with difficulty", ": ridicule , mock", ": to measure up to some standard : be successful", ": to show or use to the best advantage", ": to be present at or participate in a usually specified activity or event", ": to travel fast", ": to gain time", ": to make progress toward winning favor", ": to go in a hurry : run away , flee", ": to proceed at a walk or run", ": to put to use : employ", ": leak", ": urinate", ": to create a stir or disturbance", ": to give room for passing, entering, or occupying", ": to make progress", ": produce , perform", ": brand sense 4a", ": the manner or style in which a thing is constructed", ": the physical, mental, or moral constitution of a person", ": the action of producing or manufacturing", ": the actual yield or amount produced over a specified period : output", ": the act of shuffling cards", ": turn to shuffle", ": in quest of a higher social or financial status", ": in search of sexual adventure", ": in the process of forming, growing, or improving", ": to form or put together out of material or parts", ": to cause to exist or occur", ": to prepare food or drink", ": to cause to be or become", ": compel sense 1", ": to arrange the blankets and sheets on (a bed) so that the mattress is covered", ": to combine to produce", ": get sense 1 , gain", ": reach entry 1 sense 2", ": do entry 1 sense 1 , perform", ": to act so as to be", ": to act as if something known to be imaginary is real or true", ": to cause to be the target of laughter in an unkind way", ": fulfill sense 1 , complete", ": to write out", ": understand sense 1", ": identify sense 1", ": fare entry 1", ": to create from the imagination", ": form entry 2 sense 3 , compose", ": to do something to correct or repay a wrong", ": to become friendly again", ": to put on makeup", ": decide sense 1", ": brand entry 1 sense 2" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101k", "\u02c8m\u0101k" ], "synonyms":[ "fabricate", "fashion", "form", "frame", "manufacture", "produce" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Credit card APRs will likely follow suit, which will only make those interest payments even more expensive. \u2014 Amy Wagner And Steve Sprovach, The Enquirer , 16 June 2022", "Human beings try to divine reasons for the market movement, which make for interesting stories but not necessarily accurate ones. \u2014 Allan Sloan, Washington Post , 15 June 2022", "Government critics have questioned how much difference the four-day week will make , saying that while state sector employees typically live far from Colombo most use public transport for their commute. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 15 June 2022", "Engage in authentic reflection, quiet your mind and make an inventory of your concerns. \u2014 J. Gerald Suarez, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022", "Electric bikes are powered by a motor and battery to provide varying levels of pedal assist that propel you forward and make biking an easier and faster experience. \u2014 Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022", "Anyone who could invest at least $1.3 million in the UK\u2014later increased to $2.6 million\u2014could make a home here, no questions asked. \u2014 Simon Usborne, Town & Country , 15 June 2022", "Brooklyn was able to hang on and make the playoffs for three seasons after the deal in total, but collapsed to 20 and 21 wins in 2016 and 2017. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 June 2022", "The injection of genuine international intrigue is expected to energize the legendarily obnoxious Boston sports fan and make the staid, secretive enclave look more like a Sam Adams commercial casting call. \u2014 Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant , 15 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Often three successive 90-degree days a heat-wave make . \u2014 Martin Weil, Washington Post , 4 June 2022", "Then, a 3-pointer in Jordan Poole\u2019s face, his first make in six attempts to that point from behind the stripe (92-85). \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 3 June 2022", "If not, does returning to your former job make sense? \u2014 Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2022", "The variety of pieces in this set make for a nice assortment for at a friendly price point. \u2014 Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping , 29 May 2022", "At times, Maryland appeared to be playing lacrosse\u2019s version of make -it, take-it. \u2014 Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun , 15 May 2022", "That\u2019s why reports that say Foxconn is on a hiring spree make sense. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 4 May 2022", "Of course, one good game does not a good offense make . \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 20 Apr. 2022", "Trail-running shoes with good grip and a high stack height make for ideal footwear, because the pack\u2019s weight adds impact to each step. \u2014 Andy Cochrane, Outside Online , 6 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Verb and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 21b", "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204525" }, "make out":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to complete (something, such as a printed form) by supplying required information", ": to find or grasp the meaning of", ": to form an opinion or idea about : conclude", ": to represent as being", ": to pretend to be true", ": to represent or delineate in detail", ": to see and identify with difficulty or effort : discern", ": get along , fare", ": to engage in sexual intercourse", ": neck sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "cope", "do", "fare", "get along", "get by", "get on", "manage", "shift" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "we're not rich, but we're making out all right", "I can't quite make out what she is trying to say.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The infotainment system benefits from volume and tuning knobs and wireless phone mirroring, but the climate-control temperature dials are saddled with tiny numerals that are difficult to make out . \u2014 Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver , 16 May 2022", "The moon was bright enough to make out the name of the village on a sign: Chumak. \u2014 Isabel Coles, WSJ , 15 May 2022", "At one point, Cyrus is seen getting intimate with her love interest but his face is too blurry to make out , mirroring the point of view in her writing. \u2014 Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com , 13 May 2022", "When Jeb is first called to Brenda\u2019s home, her dead body is shown only briefly and from a distance \u2014 never clearly enough to make out any real detail \u2014 and her baby\u2019s is not shown at all. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Apr. 2022", "The result, in this case, was hard to make out ; the black-and-white image reminded me of television static. \u2014 James Somers, The New Yorker , 28 Feb. 2022", "The recovered sound was clearest when using objects like the smartphone stand or trash can, and least clear with the venetian blinds\u2014but still audible to make out every word in some cases. \u2014 Andy Greenberg, Wired , 22 Feb. 2022", "The dispatcher kept speaking, but Rogers couldn't make out the words. \u2014 Michelle Watson And Travis Caldwell, CNN , 20 May 2022", "The cloudiness of Venus, redness of Mars and majestic rings of Saturn are easier to make out with more powerful magnification. \u2014 Eric Mack, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221100" }, "make over":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": an act or instance of making over", ": a changing of a person's appearance (as by the use of cosmetics or a different hairstyle)", ": to transfer the title of (property)", ": remake , remodel , redesign", ": reform sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02cc\u014d-v\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "alchemize", "convert", "metamorphose", "transfigure", "transform", "transmute", "transpose", "transubstantiate" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a glamorous star.", "They gave their advertising a total makeover to improve their corporate image.", "Verb", "the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center", "made the deed over to his daughter", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Rockwood, who left his job with the resort town of Park City to help Midvale\u2019s Main Street tap its potential, said the stage is set for a makeover . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 May 2022", "This particular stretch of Bellaire is also overdue for a bike-friendly makeover , according to the Houston Bike Plan. \u2014 Jay R. Jordan, Chron , 7 Feb. 2022", "One of the Alamo City\u2019s biggest tourist attractions is due for a makeover . \u2014 Caroline Tien, San Antonio Express-News , 24 Jan. 2022", "But the ballpark wasn\u2019t all that was due for a makeover . \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 24 Dec. 2021", "Sorrento\u2019s commercial real estate stock \u2014 ready for an extreme biotech makeover . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Nov. 2021", "Its latest campaign: a makeover , starting with moving the mahjong tables. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Apr. 2022", "In the season premiere, Tiffany Haddish wants to give her best friend of 20 years a home makeover that includes a spacious new kitchen and living area, as well as a luxurious spa-like bathroom. \u2014 Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times , 18 Apr. 2022", "The show poses a series of dance and personal challenges, from performing with pyrotechnics and marching bands to a classic of the reality TV genre: a makeover . \u2014 Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star , 18 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1888, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-001612" }, "makeshift":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute", ": serving as a temporary substitute" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02ccshift", "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02ccshift" ], "synonyms":[ "expedient", "stopgap" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "when his belt broke, he was forced to use string as a makeshift", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Israeli military said forces operating in the Dheisheh refugee camp in the West Bank city of Bethlehem opened fire after being pelted with rocks and makeshift bombs. \u2014 Joseph Krauss, ajc , 2 June 2022", "The makeshift system for Ukrainians has its drawbacks, including a lack of government benefits for refugees. \u2014 Michelle Hackman, WSJ , 6 May 2022", "The dispatcher then instructed Cyrus to find things around the house to form a makeshift tourniquet. \u2014 Sara Smart, CNN , 17 Dec. 2021", "What was gearing up to be the end of a typical weekend for them quickly turned into a rush to the hospital with a makeshift tourniquet made from a beach towel wrapped around Asher\u2019s leg. \u2014 Angie Dimichele, sun-sentinel.com , 28 Sep. 2021", "On March 3, the city of Salem cleared dozens of homeless people from a makeshift campsite located just a block away, at Marion Park. \u2014 CBS News , 29 Mar. 2022", "On March 3, the city of Salem cleared dozens of homeless people from a makeshift campsite located just a block away, at Marion Park. \u2014 Andrew Selsky, ajc , 29 Mar. 2022", "On March 3, the city of Salem cleared dozens of homeless people from a makeshift campsite located just a block away, at Marion Park. \u2014 NBC News , 29 Mar. 2022", "Those living around Humphries did not fully understand the sports celebrity in their midst when a powerful, tattooed woman pushed a makeshift sled up and down the street as COVID muted training options. \u2014 Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1766, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212730" }, "maladroit":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": lacking adroitness : inept" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-l\u0259-\u02c8dr\u022fit" ], "synonyms":[ "awkward", "butterfingered", "cack-handed", "clumsy", "graceless", "ham-fisted", "ham-handed", "handless", "heavy-handed", "left-handed", "unhandy" ], "antonyms":[ "deft", "dexterous", "dextrous", "handy", "sure-handed" ], "examples":[ "The governor has been criticized for his maladroit handling of the budget crisis.", "some maladroit steering on her part caused the bicycle to go crashing into the bushes", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Factor in a politically maladroit Afghan government and endemic corruption, and once the Taliban began to roll up government surrenders in the provinces, their offensive took on a life of its own. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 15 Aug. 2021", "The series is itself like a socially awkward teen-age nerd\u2014charming but maladroit , heedless, a little exhausting. \u2014 Sarah Larson, The New Yorker , 10 May 2020", "His own party criticizes what many call his maladroit communication on an anxiety-inducing subject. \u2014 Adam Nossiter, New York Times , 9 Dec. 2019", "Playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon concoct for her a suitor who\u2019s just as introverted and socially maladroit , the newly wealthy Arthur de Bourgh. \u2014 Dominic P. Papatola, Twin Cities , 24 Nov. 2019", "Equally maladroit was her debate decision to wrap herself in an unpopular policy that ended 20 years ago. \u2014 George Will, National Review , 7 July 2019", "Equally maladroit was her debate decision to wrap herself in an unpopular policy that ended 20 years ago. \u2014 George Will, Twin Cities , 7 July 2019", "Hicks bungled his hijacking of the Johnson, however, and proved maladroit at escaping, leaving a clear trail of evidence along his getaway route. \u2014 Rinker Buck, WSJ , 28 June 2019", "Trump may have been typically maladroit at actually executing on this policy view, but that\u2019s a side issue. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com , 12 June 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":"French, from Middle French, from mal- + adroit ", "first_known_use":[ "1685, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223214" }, "malady":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a disease or disorder of the animal body", ": an unwholesome or disordered condition", ": a disease or disorder of the body or mind", ": disease , sickness" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-l\u0259-d\u0113", "\u02c8ma-l\u0259-d\u0113", "\u02c8mal-\u0259d-\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "affection", "ail", "ailment", "bug", "complaint", "complication", "condition", "disease", "disorder", "distemper", "distemperature", "fever", "ill", "illness", "infirmity", "sickness", "trouble" ], "antonyms":[ "health", "wellness" ], "examples":[ "in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Another way to predict which way my patient may be headed is to look at another patient with the same malady , but who is a little further along in their disease course. \u2014 Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN , 12 May 2022", "Not a poor choice of words but a much better nonmedical malady than what had been hanging over the event for a couple of years due to the pandemic. \u2014 Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times , 18 May 2022", "For No\u00e9, medical care is a sign not so much of individual ill health but of a society-wide malady \u2014of clinging to life for the sake of time rather than quality, of living more rather than living well. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 28 Apr. 2022", "Entwined today with Covid is the age-old mental malady called cabin fever. \u2014 The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022", "The former Auburn standout played in only one game during the 2020 season because of a back injury and missed 11 regular-season and three playoff games in the 2021 campaign with the same malady . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 29 Mar. 2022", "Mental illness is a complex malady , not something to fan-theorize over. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 10 Mar. 2022", "Weerasethakul develops a new choreography for the dance of love, the malady of love. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Jan. 2022", "Her concerns are reasonable given the global malady . \u2014 New York Times , 9 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English maladie , from Anglo-French, from malade sick, from Latin male habitus in bad condition", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184442" }, "malapropos":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": in an inappropriate or inopportune way":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-\u02ccla-pr\u0259-\u02c8p\u014d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "French mal \u00e0 propos":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1630, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162750" }, "malarkey":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": insincere or foolish talk : bunkum" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8l\u00e4r-k\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "applesauce", "balderdash", "baloney", "boloney", "beans", "bilge", "blah", "blah-blah", "blarney", "blather", "blatherskite", "blither", "bosh", "bull", "bunk", "bunkum", "buncombe", "claptrap", "codswallop", "crapola", "crock", "drivel", "drool", "fiddle", "fiddle-faddle", "fiddlesticks", "flannel", "flapdoodle", "folderol", "falderal", "folly", "foolishness", "fudge", "garbage", "guff", "hogwash", "hokeypokey", "hokum", "hoodoo", "hooey", "horsefeathers", "humbug", "humbuggery", "jazz", "moonshine", "muck", "nerts", "nonsense", "nuts", "piffle", "poppycock", "punk", "rot", "rubbish", "senselessness", "silliness", "slush", "stupidity", "taradiddle", "tarradiddle", "tommyrot", "tosh", "trash", "trumpery", "twaddle" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "He thinks everything politicians say is just a bunch of malarkey .", "the old lady declared that everything politicians say is pure malarkey", "Recent Examples on the Web", "That\u2019s where working with the young progressive wing of the party instead of acting like their policies are a bunch of malarkey (to borrow his catchphrase) would come in handy. \u2014 Lily Herman, Teen Vogue , 4 Mar. 2020", "If anything, last night reinforced our campaign's anti- malarkey stance. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Feb. 2020", "With the caveat that such maps are, for the most part, utter malarkey , Google Trends is back at it again for this year's Super Bowl. \u2014 Matt Bonesteel, Anchorage Daily News , 1 Feb. 2020", "The regulations are particularly less-than-ideal for the companies\u2014 malarkey , some might say\u2014because the city is among their largest markets. \u2014 Aarian Marshall, WIRED , 16 Aug. 2019", "Boat-man 2 Hitman 2\u2019s also got some release date malarkey going on. \u2014 Hayden Dingman, PCWorld , 9 Nov. 2018", "The people who spread malarkey also often set up fake accounts or break basic community standards. \u2014 Nicholas Thompson, WIRED , 23 May 2018", "Two nifty 20th-century words are malarkey (1929) and gobbledygook (1944). \u2014 Stephen Miller, WSJ , 29 May 2018", "Some malarkey does get thrown into the mix: since his aims are frequently carnal, Lee\u2019s mysticism can seem, even to him, like misdirection, or perhaps mood music. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 8 May 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"origin unknown", "first_known_use":[ "1923, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173405" }, "malarky":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": insincere or foolish talk : bunkum" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8l\u00e4r-k\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "applesauce", "balderdash", "baloney", "boloney", "beans", "bilge", "blah", "blah-blah", "blarney", "blather", "blatherskite", "blither", "bosh", "bull", "bunk", "bunkum", "buncombe", "claptrap", "codswallop", "crapola", "crock", "drivel", "drool", "fiddle", "fiddle-faddle", "fiddlesticks", "flannel", "flapdoodle", "folderol", "falderal", "folly", "foolishness", "fudge", "garbage", "guff", "hogwash", "hokeypokey", "hokum", "hoodoo", "hooey", "horsefeathers", "humbug", "humbuggery", "jazz", "moonshine", "muck", "nerts", "nonsense", "nuts", "piffle", "poppycock", "punk", "rot", "rubbish", "senselessness", "silliness", "slush", "stupidity", "taradiddle", "tarradiddle", "tommyrot", "tosh", "trash", "trumpery", "twaddle" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "He thinks everything politicians say is just a bunch of malarkey .", "the old lady declared that everything politicians say is pure malarkey", "Recent Examples on the Web", "That\u2019s where working with the young progressive wing of the party instead of acting like their policies are a bunch of malarkey (to borrow his catchphrase) would come in handy. \u2014 Lily Herman, Teen Vogue , 4 Mar. 2020", "If anything, last night reinforced our campaign's anti- malarkey stance. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Feb. 2020", "With the caveat that such maps are, for the most part, utter malarkey , Google Trends is back at it again for this year's Super Bowl. \u2014 Matt Bonesteel, Anchorage Daily News , 1 Feb. 2020", "The regulations are particularly less-than-ideal for the companies\u2014 malarkey , some might say\u2014because the city is among their largest markets. \u2014 Aarian Marshall, WIRED , 16 Aug. 2019", "Boat-man 2 Hitman 2\u2019s also got some release date malarkey going on. \u2014 Hayden Dingman, PCWorld , 9 Nov. 2018", "The people who spread malarkey also often set up fake accounts or break basic community standards. \u2014 Nicholas Thompson, WIRED , 23 May 2018", "Two nifty 20th-century words are malarkey (1929) and gobbledygook (1944). \u2014 Stephen Miller, WSJ , 29 May 2018", "Some malarkey does get thrown into the mix: since his aims are frequently carnal, Lee\u2019s mysticism can seem, even to him, like misdirection, or perhaps mood music. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 8 May 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"origin unknown", "first_known_use":[ "1923, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201541" }, "malcontent":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a discontented person:", ": one who bears a grudge from a sense of grievance or thwarted ambition", ": one who is in active opposition to an established order or government : rebel", ": dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs : discontented" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmal-k\u0259n-\u02c8tent" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrieved", "discontent", "discontented", "disgruntled", "displeased", "dissatisfied" ], "antonyms":[ "content", "contented", "gratified", "pleased", "satisfied" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "He complained so much that he got a reputation for being a malcontent .", "Adjective", "she seems like a very malcontent person, always acting as if the entire world were out to get her", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "As usual, Koepka, golf\u2019s all-world malcontent , used the right words to take aim at the wrong target, blaming the media rather than the storm itself. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022", "But the more uncomfortable insider threat comes from the criminal or malicious insider \u2013 a malcontent within the business who wilfully exploits their system access to catalyse a data breach. \u2014 Chuck Everette, Forbes , 4 Jan. 2022", "Two comedy writers on the brink of losing everything \u2014 Las Vegas legend Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and millennial malcontent Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) \u2014reluctantly team up to save themselves. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 6 Dec. 2021", "RB Corey Dillon \u2013 he was acquired before the draft in a move Belichick would use to great effect, bringing in an apparent malcontent below market value \u2013 rushed for a franchise-record 1,635 yards. \u2014 Nate Davis, USA TODAY , 2 Oct. 2021", "Several players, including Greg Newsome II and Schwartz dismissed the anonymous malcontent quote. \u2014 cleveland , 6 Nov. 2021", "Beckham apparently asked to be traded multiple times before this week\u2019s divorce, and has a history of being a malcontent with two franchises now. \u2014 Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com , 5 Nov. 2021", "Thus, a malcontent might in their noggin believe that using their car horn was reasonably necessary, even though to any independent third party the usage was egregious and utterly unnecessary in the circumstances. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021", "But that also doesn\u2019t mean that a whistleblower should be axiomatically tainted as a malcontent simply due to acting as a whistleblower. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 23 June 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The South West is a healing mecca for artists and malcontent media sorts, new age travelers, purveyors of crystals and surfers seeking budget California on the beaches of the Cornish Atlantic. \u2014 Crispin Hunt, Billboard , 22 May 2019", "But prominent leaders \u2014 not least, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany \u2014 warned that a jilted European Union would be in no mood to extend Britain a rewarding deal, lest other malcontent members take encouragement to go for the exits. \u2014 Peter S. Goodman, New York Times , 23 June 2016" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1581, in the meaning defined above", "Adjective", "circa 1584, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221411" }, "male":{ "type":[ "adjective", "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or being the sex that typically has the capacity to produce relatively small, usually motile gametes which fertilize the eggs of a female", ": having or producing only stamens or staminate flowers", ": having a gender identity that is the opposite of female", ": made up of usually adult members of the male sex : consisting of males", ": characteristic of boys, men, or the male sex : exhibiting maleness", ": designed for or typically used by boys or men", ": engaged in or exercised by boys or men", ": having a quality (such as vigor or boldness) sometimes associated with the male sex", ": masculine sense 3a", ": designed with a projecting part for fitting into a corresponding female part", ": a male person : a man or a boy", ": an individual of the sex that is typically capable of producing small, usually motile gametes (such as sperm or spermatozoa) which fertilize the eggs of a female", ": a plant having stamens but no pistils", ": a man or a boy", ": a person or animal that produces germ cells (as sperm) that fertilize the eggs of a female", ": a plant with stamens but no pistil", ": of, relating to, or being the sex that fertilizes the eggs of a female", ": bearing stamens but no pistil", ": of or characteristic of men or boys", ": an individual that produces small usually motile gametes (as sperm or spermatozoa) which fertilize the eggs of a female", ": of, relating to, or being the sex that produces gametes which fertilize the eggs of female", ": designed for fitting into a corresponding hollow part", "atoll in the Indian Ocean that is the chief island of the Maldives and contains the nation's capital population 103,693" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101l", "\u02c8m\u0101l", "\u02c8m\u0101(\u0259)l", "\u02c8m\u00e4-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "man-size", "man-sized", "manlike", "manly", "mannish", "masculine", "virile" ], "antonyms":[ "bastard", "bloke", "buck", "cat", "chap", "chappie", "dude", "fella", "fellow", "galoot", "gent", "gentleman", "guy", "hombre", "jack", "joe", "joker", "lad", "man" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "There were more male than female students.", "Most extension cords have a male plug on one end and a female plug on the other.", "Noun", "She attended a school where there were more males than females.", "The male of this species assists the female in feeding the young.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Gender norms are typically understood as male , female, both or neither. \u2014 Mike Schneider, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022", "Gender norms are typically understood as male , female, both or neither. \u2014 CBS News , 11 June 2022", "Gender norms are typically understood as male , female, both or neither. \u2014 Mike Schneider, Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022", "The victims were both male and female but their ages were not yet available. \u2014 Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News , 11 June 2022", "Many young activists, Professor Elder noted, reject male and female distinctions altogether. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022", "The last even male and female split host year was the 2003-04 season. \u2014 Clayton Davis, Variety , 8 June 2022", "Eucerin Advanced Repair Dry Skin Body Lotion Eucerin has spent years developing a great reputation for dry skin products for male and female customers. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 June 2022", "Like, yes, but no one friend group can represent everybody in the world, every Black male or female experience in the world. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 7 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Audiences were 56% male and 54% over the age of 25, according to Universal. \u2014 Lindsay Bahr, USA TODAY , 12 June 2022", "Officer ended up citing one male for possession of drug abuse instruments, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, and obstruction, according to a police event report. \u2014 Bruce Geiselman, cleveland , 11 June 2022", "Johnson saw the play two times, once with a largely Black gay male audience and another with mostly white straight people. \u2014 Tat Bellamy-walker, NBC News , 11 June 2022", "Animal: Maverick, 11 year old male Labrador retriever and shepherd blend. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2022", "Previously, only one other tortoise, a large male loner, had been found there in 1906 by explorer Rollo Beck. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 10 June 2022", "From the '80s heyday of The Goonies to modern-day homages like Stranger Things, young male coming-of-age stories sprinkled with sci-fi elements have proliferated across pop culture. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 9 June 2022", "The family met Sister Susan along with two other women and possibly one male at the Daytona International Speedway racetrack in Florida. \u2014 Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022", "All the artists in the exhibition are Black female or non binary, so there\u2019s also an intentional curatorial choice to move away from the traditional white male gaze (which has previously captured Black women). \u2014 Rica Cerbarano, Vogue , 8 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213453" }, "maledict":{ "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": accursed", ": curse , execrate" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-l\u0259-\u02c8dikt" ], "synonyms":[ "anathematize", "beshrew", "curse", "imprecate" ], "antonyms":[ "bless" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "a fiery televangelist who was notorious for maledicting liberals and their ilk on a weekly basis" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "1867, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "1623, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173917" }, "malediction":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": curse , execration" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-l\u0259-\u02c8dik-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "anathema", "ban", "curse", "execration", "imprecation", "malison", "winze" ], "antonyms":[ "benediction", "benison", "blessing" ], "examples":[ "the two old women began casting aspersions and heaping maledictions upon one another" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English malediccioun , from Late Latin malediction-, maledictio , from maledicere to curse, from Latin, to speak evil of, from male badly + dicere to speak, say \u2014 more at mal- , diction ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212944" }, "malefaction":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an evil deed : crime" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-l\u0259-\u02c8fak-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "breach", "crime", "debt", "error", "lawbreaking", "misdeed", "misdoing", "offense", "offence", "sin", "transgression", "trespass", "violation", "wrongdoing" ], "antonyms":[ "noncrime" ], "examples":[ "the town treasurer has been linked to the kickback scheme and other financial malefactions" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-203034" }, "malevolence":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being malevolent", ": malevolent behavior" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8le-v\u0259-l\u0259n(t)s" ], "synonyms":[ "cattiness", "despite", "hatefulness", "malice", "maliciousness", "malignance", "malignancy", "malignity", "meanness", "nastiness", "spite", "spitefulness", "spleen", "venom", "viciousness" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "only mindless malevolence would explain this cruel vandalism", "Recent Examples on the Web", "After a long night of drinking and a random bedroom romp with one of the restaurant-goers (Kim Dong-Seok), who will soon enough be confronted by her malevolence , Freddie heads to the adoption center. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022", "Back then, Coriolanus Snow\u2014the white-haired president of Panem, played with elegant malevolence by the incomparable Donald Sutherland in the four cinematic adaptations of Suzanne Collins\u2019s best-selling trilogy\u2014was only an ambitious teenager. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 1 June 2022", "For one: how Phil\u2019s malevolence comes from a place of self-loathing and self-protection as a closeted gay man living in Montana in 1925. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Mar. 2022", "Ayosa wants to go and do, but tragedy and other people\u2019s malevolence stalk her. \u2014 Nanjala Nyabola, Vogue , 26 Apr. 2022", "In some ways, legal experts said, the imagery of civilians shot at close range conveys a more personal malevolence . \u2014 New York Times , 5 Apr. 2022", "But Cumberbatch, all tense, taut malevolence , dominates the proceedings. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 6 Jan. 2022", "Hybrids are popular these days: cars that run on electricity and gas, people who run on pig hearts and other animal entrails, journalists who blend fact, fiction and malevolence . \u2014 Dave Shiflett, WSJ , 24 Feb. 2022", "His face persistently glows with mischievous malevolence . \u2014 Bob Larsen, SPIN , 12 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190918" }, "malevolent":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite , or hatred", ": productive of harm or evil", ": having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8le-v\u0259-l\u0259nt", "m\u0259-\u02c8le-v\u0259-l\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bitchy", "catty", "cruel", "despiteful", "hateful", "malicious", "malign", "malignant", "mean", "nasty", "spiteful", "vicious", "virulent" ], "antonyms":[ "benevolent", "benign", "benignant", "loving", "unmalicious" ], "examples":[ "There was no acknowledgment of the effects of cycle upon cycle of malevolent defeat, of the injury of seeing one generation rise above the cusp of poverty only to be indignantly crushed, of the impact of repeating tsunamis of violence \u2026 \u2014 Douglas A. Blackmon , Slavery By Another Name , 2008", "The sky looks heavy enough to sink and crush us when we see another twister bullying across the fields\u2014a squat, malevolent -looking wedge. \u2014 Priit J. Vesilind , National Geographic , April 2004", "No bigger than most house cats, it is possessed of such formidable armor and malevolent mien that when the makers of the latest Godzilla epic went looking for a prototype, they selected this lizard \u2026 \u2014 Peter Benchley , National Geographic , April 1999", "The predominant spirit is very un-American; a kind of malevolent , drifting determinism pervades human beings who cannot, or do not want to, cope. \u2014 John Fowles , Atlantic , August 1986", "the novel grossly oversimplified the conflict as a struggle between relentlessly malevolent villains on one side and faultless saints on the other", "Recent Examples on the Web", "In order to better understand stress, researchers teamed up with an extra scary haunted house that specialized in such frights as locking people in coffins, administering electric shocks and confronting people with malevolent clowns. \u2014 Dan Ariely, WSJ , 19 May 2022", "To clarify, such a malevolent AI doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be sentient. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022", "Rather, it is being blowtorched away by malevolent experts working in concert. \u2014 Peter Wood, National Review , 12 May 2022", "During his watch, he is terrorized by a malevolent force searching for its next victim. \u2014 Andrew Walsh, EW.com , 5 May 2022", "Even in countries facing less dire circumstances, farmers are grappling with malevolent arithmetic, as prices rise for animal feed, fertilizers and pesticides. \u2014 New York Times , 17 May 2022", "As the creepy events around Harper grow more malevolent , easy explanations are scarce, but the film is littered with symbolism beyond its central casting, giving viewers plenty to gnaw on during repeat viewings. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 14 May 2022", "Some suspected the sustained pressure may have come from an external attack by malevolent actors in the rival world of centralized finance. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 12 May 2022", "Such malevolent statutes will embolden more rollbacks if they are not challenged. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin malevolent-, malevolens , from male badly + volent-, volens , present participle of velle to wish \u2014 more at mal- , will ", "first_known_use":[ "1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183056" }, "malformed":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": characterized by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed : misshapen", ": characterized by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmal-\u02c8f\u022frmd", "(\u02c8)mal-\u02c8f\u022f(\u0259)rmd" ], "synonyms":[ "deformed", "distorted", "misshapen", "monstrous", "shapeless" ], "antonyms":[ "undeformed" ], "examples":[ "a clay sculpture of an eagle that was so malformed that it looked more like a feathered football", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Alone, is that the action all revolves around a malformed porcelain German doll with an upside-down head. \u2014 Rebecca Alter, Vulture , 30 Dec. 2021", "The cranium has ruminated for decades in a display case, amid pathological and anatomical anomalies such as malformed fetuses and pickled liver stones. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Feb. 2020", "One was a jokey baking show in which each participant had made some kind of malformed cake to be mocked by the judges; the other saw Murphy play a manic Christmas elf telling a TV reporter about a polar-bear attack. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 22 Dec. 2019", "The malformed cells can get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting in severe pain and, over time, organ degradation. \u2014 Erin Allday, SFChronicle.com , 22 Sep. 2019", "Chronic wasting disease is highly infectious and caused by malformed proteins called prions. \u2014 USA TODAY , 21 July 2019", "Moustafa suspected an objection to his son's malformed left arm and hand, which need surgery. \u2014 Adam Geller, Fox News , 27 Mar. 2018", "Aliyana, who lives in Falls Township, often experiences headaches, labored breathing and pain crises \u2014 a severe attack due to malformed cells blocking blood vessels. \u2014 Cassie Owens, Philly.com , 17 May 2018", "In early 2014, when Travis Hogan's malformed heart was failing, his longtime doctors at Texas Children's Hospital referred him to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, long recognized as one of the best in the country for complicated heart transplants. \u2014 Mike Hixenbaugh/houston Chronicle, Houston Chronicle , 15 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1817, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225451" }, "malfunctioning":{ "type":[ "intransitive verb", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate normally", ": a failure to operate or function in the normal or correct manner : the action or an instance of malfunctioning", ": to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate in the normal or usual manner" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmal-\u02c8f\u0259\u014b(k)-sh\u0259n", "(\u02c8)mal-\u02c8f\u0259\u014b(k)-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Verb", "A software problem is causing the system to malfunction .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. \u2014 Detroit Free Press , 20 Feb. 2022", "At least once a day, some kind of equipment would malfunction or fail entirely, leading to downtime in fulfilling orders. \u2014 Stephanie Cain, Fortune , 31 May 2022", "The brake lights may malfunction by unintentionally flickering due to faulty rear tail lights. \u2014 USA TODAY , 13 May 2022", "And Dollar Tree recalled about a million hot glue guns that can malfunction while in use. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 9 May 2022", "The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. \u2014 Detroit Free Press , 20 Feb. 2022", "The hot glue gun can malfunction when users plug it in. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 18 Apr. 2022", "The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. \u2014 Detroit Free Press , 20 Feb. 2022", "The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. \u2014 Detroit Free Press , 20 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "1941, in the meaning defined above", "Noun", "1892, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192737" }, "malice":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another", ": intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse", ": a desire to cause harm to another person", ": the intention or desire to cause harm (as death, bodily injury, or property damage) to another through an unlawful or wrongful act without justification or excuse", ": wanton disregard for the rights of others or for the value of human life", ": an improper or evil motive or purpose", ": actual malice in this entry", ": malice proved by evidence to exist or have existed in one that inflicts unjustified harm on another: as", ": an intent to injure or kill", ": malice sense 2", ": the knowledge that defamatory statements especially regarding a public figure are false", ": reckless disregard of the truth \u2014 see also public figure , New York Times Co. v. Sullivan", ": malice inferred from the nature or consequences of a harmful act done without justification or excuse", ": malice inferred from subjective awareness of duty or of the likely results of one's act", ": actual or implied malice existing in or attributed to the intention of one that injures or especially kills without justification or excuse and usually requiring some degree of deliberation or premeditation or wanton disregard for life", ": actual malice in this entry", ": implied malice in this entry", ": feelings of ill will, spite, or revenge" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-l\u0259s", "\u02c8ma-l\u0259s", "\u02c8ma-l\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "cattiness", "despite", "hatefulness", "malevolence", "maliciousness", "malignance", "malignancy", "malignity", "meanness", "nastiness", "spite", "spitefulness", "spleen", "venom", "viciousness" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Brandon Joseph, of Stone Mountain, is facing a charge of malice murder in the death of a 31-year-old man, DeKalb police spokeswoman Elise Wells said. \u2014 Caroline Silva, ajc , 3 June 2022", "The judge did not find malice as an aggravating factor Wednesday, saying that would call for some speculation. \u2014 NBC News , 20 Jan. 2022", "Their strained senses of identity, aspirations and personal lives are all richly explored by May \u2014 and in time become targets of the machinations of Isobel, a woman of ingenious malice . \u2014 Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post , 26 May 2022", "Lawyers for InfoWars have countered in court documents that Fontaine has failed to show any evidence of malice or any injury because of his photo\u2019s publication. \u2014 Mark Pratt, Hartford Courant , 20 May 2022", "Lawyers for InfoWars have countered in court documents that Fontaine has failed to show any evidence of malice or any injury because of his photo\u2019s publication. \u2014 Mark Pratt, Sun Sentinel , 19 May 2022", "To get a second-degree murder conviction, Gould must prove that Grossman acted with implied malice and knew the act of driving more than 70 mph in a residential area was dangerous to human life. \u2014 Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022", "To prevail in court, Depp has to prove malice on Heard's part. \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 4 May 2022", "Likely anticipating an actual malice defense, Miller emphasizes that the allegedly defamatory scenes of West\u2019s temperament don\u2019t appear in Pearlman\u2019s book. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin malitia , from malus bad", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181422" }, "maliciousness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice", ": feeling or showing a desire to cause harm to another person", ": given to, marked by, or arising from malice" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8li-sh\u0259s", "m\u0259-\u02c8li-sh\u0259s", "m\u0259-\u02c8li-sh\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bitchy", "catty", "cruel", "despiteful", "hateful", "malevolent", "malign", "malignant", "mean", "nasty", "spiteful", "vicious", "virulent" ], "antonyms":[ "benevolent", "benign", "benignant", "loving", "unmalicious" ], "examples":[ "\u2026 she is an inspired hater, and thrills to malicious descriptions of long-forgotten, nameless individuals whose bad luck it was to live near her, or to have met her socially. \u2014 Joyce Carol Oates , New York Times Book Review , 5 Nov. 2000", "A cunning and malicious crook who suckered him without half trying. \u2014 Philip Roth , American Pastoral , 1997", "Frank sensed her discomfort and took a certain malicious pleasure in it, enacting all the while his perfect innocence. \u2014 John Updike , The Afterlife , 1994", "a malicious distortion of the truth", "the neighborhood chatterbox has again been spreading malicious gossip", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Enlarge BPF in the image refers to the Berkeley Packet Filter, which allows people to conceal malicious network traffic on an infected machine. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 9 June 2022", "Thankfully, the likelihood of a malicious alien civilization is vanishingly small, a scientist has found. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 7 June 2022", "Cambridge police documented the incident and originally described it as malicious destruction to a cemetery. \u2014 Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com , 6 June 2022", "This filtering prevents elevation of privileges that allow attackers to extend the functionality of a device for malicious purposes. \u2014 Michael Mehlberg, Forbes , 6 June 2022", "That was a malicious rumor born in the fever swamps of the message board 4chan. \u2014 Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone , 25 May 2022", "Most antivirus programs will also flag the program as a malicious threat. \u2014 Michael Kan, PCMAG , 24 May 2022", "So the policy emphasis shouldn\u2019t be on eliminating firearm ownership altogether but working toward limiting malicious criminals\u2019 and dangerously mentally ill individuals\u2019 access to guns. \u2014 WSJ , 24 May 2022", "In January 2016, a Black woman, Cynthia Fuller, filed a lawsuit against Sloan and Monroe County alleging malicious prosecution for a drug raid she\u2019d been swept up in years earlier at the home of her boyfriend, Unseld Parks. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"see malice ", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183703" }, "malign":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious", ": malignant , virulent", ": having or showing intense often vicious ill will : malevolent", ": to utter injuriously misleading or false reports about : speak evil of", ": malicious", ": to say evil things about : slander" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8l\u012bn", "m\u0259-\u02c8l\u012bn" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bitchy", "catty", "cruel", "despiteful", "hateful", "malevolent", "malicious", "malignant", "mean", "nasty", "spiteful", "vicious", "virulent" ], "antonyms":[ "asperse", "blacken", "calumniate", "defame", "libel", "slander", "smear", "traduce", "vilify" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "both parties to the divorce showed a malign desire to make each other's future life utterly miserable", "Verb", "Her supporters say she is being unfairly maligned in the press.", "a candidate who believes that it is possible to win an election without maligning anyone", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "After a 10-minute break, the committee was back at it, with a one-two punch in an attempt to prove Trump's malign intent. \u2014 Norman Eisen, CNN , 14 June 2022", "Not a symbol or conceit, but a living, malign intelligence that transcends the material plane and reacquaints us with our first language: fear. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "With the worsening relationship with United States and China and propaganda repeatedly blaming malign foreign forces for dissatisfaction in China, Mr. Han said the new policy could be quite effective at snuffing out complaints. \u2014 New York Times , 18 May 2022", "Multilateral groups like the United Nations Human Rights Council have been co-opted by malign actors. \u2014 Aaron Rhodes, WSJ , 3 Mar. 2022", "One of the countries that has been at the center of Russia\u2019s malign influence has been Venezuela which has spent billions in securing its presence there. \u2014 Ben Evansky, Fox News , 5 May 2022", "The agreement, however, would neither limit its ballistic missiles or contain its malign regional behavior. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 16 Mar. 2022", "The organizers said that the city is attempting to malign owners such as Mohsin by disclosing his record. \u2014 William Lee, Chicago Tribune , 10 May 2022", "Western nations spent years racing to grab a slice of this oligarchic capital, loosening regulations and tightening protections to attract the kinds of malign wealth Russian oligarchs know well. \u2014 Casey Michel, The New Republic , 27 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "In the video, the nurses malign the parents\u2019 hygiene and breast-feeding practices. \u2014 Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022", "The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for Central California, accused The Athletic and its former writer Molly Knight of a harassment campaign to malign him. \u2014 NBC News , 30 Mar. 2022", "Herds of invasive wild horses have, in recent decades, been thorns in the sides of environmentalists who malign the animals\u2019 destruction of resources critical to native wildlife. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 11 Feb. 2022", "The result of the flawed process by election novices, the county found, was to falsely malign county employees, call into question the validity of legitimate votes and damage the confidence of the electorate. \u2014 Rosalind S. Helderman, Anchorage Daily News , 6 Jan. 2022", "Palmer said what still hurts is when people malign her sister\u2019s reputation. \u2014 NBC News , 19 Jan. 2022", "Yet malign moral violations tended to elicit negative reactions. \u2014 Harry Bruinius, The Christian Science Monitor , 29 Nov. 2021", "The Delhi police, however, sniffed an international conspiracy to malign India in this. \u2014 Niharika Sharma, Quartz , 19 Nov. 2021", "Some in the English-speaking minority fear that legislation proposed by the provincial government to strengthen French will violate their rights and that the controversy will be used to unfairly malign the many of them who have learned French. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183713" }, "malignance":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": malignancy" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8lig-n\u0259n(t)s" ], "synonyms":[ "cattiness", "despite", "hatefulness", "malevolence", "malice", "maliciousness", "malignancy", "malignity", "meanness", "nastiness", "spite", "spitefulness", "spleen", "venom", "viciousness" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1604, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202127" }, "malignant":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": tending to produce death or deterioration", ": tending to infiltrate, metastasize , and terminate fatally", ": evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious", ": passionately and relentlessly malevolent : aggressively malicious", ": malcontent , disaffected", ": malicious", ": likely to cause death : deadly", ": tending to produce death or deterioration", ": tending to infiltrate, metastasize, and terminate fatally", "\u2014 compare benign sense 1", ": of unfavorable prognosis : not responding favorably to treatment" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8lig-n\u0259nt", "m\u0259-\u02c8lig-n\u0259nt", "m\u0259-\u02c8lig-n\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bitchy", "catty", "cruel", "despiteful", "hateful", "malevolent", "malicious", "malign", "mean", "nasty", "spiteful", "vicious", "virulent" ], "antonyms":[ "benevolent", "benign", "benignant", "loving", "unmalicious" ], "examples":[ "a highly malignant form of cancer", "a powerful and malignant influence", "Recent Examples on the Web", "This time, doctors found a malignant tumor near Brown's pancreas. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022", "This time, doctors found a malignant tumor near Brown's pancreas. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022", "This time, doctors found a malignant tumor near Brown's pancreas. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022", "The tumor was a very rare and highly aggressive malignant tumor of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 27 Apr. 2022", "Brown, who twice was diagnosed with cancer, most recently in 2020 when a malignant tumor was detected near his pancreas, spent recent weeks in hospice care, the Star-Telegram reported. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Apr. 2022", "This time, doctors found a malignant tumor near Brown's pancreas. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022", "Zen's health troubles began shortly after his birth when doctors found a malignant tumor and a buildup of fluid inside his head that required surgical intervention. \u2014 Hattie Lindert, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2022", "This time, doctors found a malignant tumor near Brown's pancreas. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Late Latin malignant-, malignans , present participle of malignari ", "first_known_use":[ "1542, in the meaning defined at sense 2c" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220220" }, "malison":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": curse , malediction" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-l\u0259-s\u0259n", "-z\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "anathema", "ban", "curse", "execration", "imprecation", "malediction", "winze" ], "antonyms":[ "benediction", "benison", "blessing" ], "examples":[ "muttered terrible malisons against her child's murderers" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French malei\u00e7un , from Late Latin malediction-, maledictio ", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181912" }, "malleable":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers", ": capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences", ": having a capacity for adaptive change", ": capable of being extended or shaped with blows from a hammer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-l\u0113-\u0259-b\u0259l", "\u02c8mal-y\u0259-b\u0259l", "\u02c8ma-l\u0259-b\u0259l", "\u02c8ma-l\u0113-\u0259-b\u0259l", "\u02c8mal-y\u0259-b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "moldable", "plastic", "shapable", "shapeable", "waxy" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The brothers Warner presented a flexible, malleable world that defied Newton, a world of such plasticity that anything imaginable was possible. \u2014 Billy Collins , Wall Street Journal , 28\u201329 June 2008", "At each landing the villagers had carved the wonderfully malleable silt into staircases, terraces, crenellations, and ziggurats. \u2014 Kenneth Brower , National Geographic Traveler , March 2000", "The boy seemed to me possessed by a blind, invalid arrogance, and every human being, as his eye flicked over or flinched against them, became, immediately, as malleable as his mother and his father. \u2014 James Baldwin , The Evidence of Things Not Seen , 1985", "the cult leader took advantage of the malleable , compliant personalities of his followers", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Expectations in fashion, specifically, have become quite malleable in Japan. \u2014 Lex Byrd, USA TODAY , 7 Mar. 2022", "Yet production and consumption have not been dented, and legal experts feel the sentencing guidelines have become overly malleable . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 27 Dec. 2021", "While this year\u2019s festival will feature its share of world and U.S. bows, CEO and co-founder Gregg Schwenk notes that premieres by themselves have become malleable , with special advance screenings and virtual events blurring the lines. \u2014 Paul Plunkett, Variety , 21 Oct. 2021", "Lichen is a perceptive, malleable and mutable organism. \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 4 May 2022", "The study is the latest evidence that the mind is malleable . \u2014 Jonathan Wosen, STAT , 4 May 2022", "What Lies Ahead Zachery would be down for a company that had a relatable message, would compensate her well, and could be malleable . \u2014 Brooklyn White, Essence , 28 Apr. 2022", "And being malleable doesn't cost the company anything. \u2014 Chloe Berger, Fortune , 21 Apr. 2022", "And then there was Cobain\u2019s voice: as thin and malleable as a sheet of, uh, lithium. \u2014 Brad Shoup, Billboard , 24 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English malliable , from Medieval Latin malleabilis , from malleare to hammer, from Latin malleus hammer \u2014 more at maul ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193553" }, "malodorous":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": having a bad odor", ": highly improper" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmal-\u02c8\u014d-d\u0259-r\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "fetid", "foul", "frowsty", "frowsy", "frowzy", "funky", "fusty", "musty", "noisome", "rank", "reeking", "reeky", "ripe", "smelly", "stenchy", "stinking", "stinky", "strong" ], "antonyms":[ "ambrosial", "aromatic", "fragrant", "perfumed", "redolent", "savory", "savoury", "scented", "sweet" ], "examples":[ "the cellar will need to be cleared of several malodorous , maggot-infested piles of garbage", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Two subways always coexist in our imagination: the actual subway\u2014filthy, malodorous , rodent-ridden, and all the rest, but always running\u2014and the subway as it is thematized and made iconic, by movies and television and the tabloids. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 19 Apr. 2022", "So too their summers: sweaty, fleeting weeks of melting Popsicles, malodorous with bug repellent, the calendar countdown to hurricane season. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 Mar. 2022", "Research shows that people living near malodorous sites can suffer physiological symptoms including headaches, burning eyes and nausea as well as mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. \u2014 New York Times , 13 Jan. 2022", "Simply put your face mask on and open a window in your kitchen while measuring it and portioning and baking the dough to prevent any malodorous smell from lingering. \u2014 Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times , 1 Dec. 2021", "Several days into her quarantine period, Ms. Moore took a whiff of Dumbo\u2019s typically malodorous food. \u2014 New York Times , 17 May 2021", "Yet another put forward a strategy to combat the wine\u2019s malodorous nature. \u2014 Lettie Teague, WSJ , 5 May 2021", "Dusty air fresheners gave the stagnant room the scent of malodorous imitation flowers. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 29 Apr. 2021", "Per the Times, researchers aren\u2019t totally sure about the active ingredient of the bees\u2019 malodorous home decor in terms of wasp repellent. \u2014 Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Dec. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211601" }, "maltreat":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to treat cruelly or roughly : abuse", ": to treat in a rough or unkind way : abuse" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmal-\u02c8tr\u0113t", "mal-\u02c8tr\u0113t" ], "synonyms":[ "abuse", "brutalize", "bully", "ill-treat", "ill-use", "kick around", "manhandle", "mess over", "mishandle", "mistreat", "misuse" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "emotionally maltreated and neglected for years by her husband, she had long ago resigned herself to a loveless marriage", "if you maltreat the puppy, we will take it away immediately", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Coincidentally, a landmark incident that led to the death of a Nigerian happened in 2009 in Guangzhou, where Nigerians were recently maltreated . \u2014 Abdul-gafar Tobi Oshodi, Quartz Africa , 31 May 2020", "Youngsters who live in neighborhoods with more bars or liquor stores are more likely to be maltreated . \u2014 Kunmi Sobowale, Scientific American , 1 July 2017", "Youngsters who live in neighborhoods with more bars or liquor stores are more likely to be maltreated . \u2014 Kunmi Sobowale, Scientific American , 1 July 2017", "Youngsters who live in neighborhoods with more bars or liquor stores are more likely to be maltreated . \u2014 Kunmi Sobowale, Scientific American , 1 July 2017", "Youngsters who live in neighborhoods with more bars or liquor stores are more likely to be maltreated . \u2014 Kunmi Sobowale, Scientific American , 1 July 2017", "Youngsters who live in neighborhoods with more bars or liquor stores are more likely to be maltreated . \u2014 Kunmi Sobowale, Scientific American , 1 July 2017", "Youngsters who live in neighborhoods with more bars or liquor stores are more likely to be maltreated . \u2014 Kunmi Sobowale, Scientific American , 1 July 2017", "Youngsters who live in neighborhoods with more bars or liquor stores are more likely to be maltreated . \u2014 Kunmi Sobowale, Scientific American , 1 July 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"partial translation of French maltraiter , from Middle French, from mal- + traiter to treat, from Old French traitier \u2014 more at treat entry 1 ", "first_known_use":[ "1708, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205416" }, "man":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "abbreviation ()", "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": an individual human", ": an adult male human", ": a man belonging to a particular category (as by birth, residence, membership, or occupation)", ": husband", ": lover", ": the human race : humankind", ": a bipedal primate mammal ( Homo sapiens ) that is anatomically related to the great apes but distinguished especially by notable development of the brain with a resultant capacity for articulate (see articulate entry 1 sense 1a ) speech and abstract reasoning, and is the sole living representative of the hominid family", ": any living or extinct hominid", ": one possessing in high degree the qualities considered distinctive of manhood (such as courage, strength, and vigor)", ": the quality or state of being manly : manliness", ": fellow , chap", ": individual , person", ": the individual who can fulfill or who has been chosen to fulfill one's requirements", ": a feudal tenant : vassal", ": an adult male servant", ": the working force as distinguished from the employer and usually the management", ": one of the distinctive objects moved by each player in various board games", ": one of the players on a team", ": an alumnus of or student at a college or university", ": the compound idea of infinite Spirit : the spiritual image and likeness of God : the full representation of Mind", ": police", ": the white establishment : white society", ": one extremely fond of or devoted to something specified", ": with the agreement and consent of all : unanimously", ": free from interference or control", ": without exception", ": to supply with people (as for service)", ": to station members of a ship's crew at", ": to serve in the force or complement of", ": to accustom (a bird, such as a hawk) to humans and the human environment", ": to furnish with strength or powers of resistance : brace", "manual", "Manitoba", ": an adult male human being", ": a human being : person", ": the human race : mankind", ": husband entry 1", ": an adult male servant or employee", ": one of the pieces with which various games (as chess and checkers) are played", ": a member of the group to which human beings belong including both modern humans and extinct related forms", ": to work at or do the work of operating", "Manitoba", ": a bipedal primate mammal of the genus Homo ( H. sapiens ) that is anatomically related to the great apes (family Pongidae) but is distinguished by greater development of the brain with resulting capacity for articulate speech and abstract reasoning, by marked erectness of body carriage with corresponding alteration of muscular balance and loss of prehensile powers of the foot, and by shortening of the arm with accompanying increase in thumb size and ability to place the thumb next to each of the fingers, that is usually considered to occur in a variable number of freely interbreeding races, and that is the sole living representative of the family Hominidae", ": any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man", "in compounds", "or", "\u02c8man", "\u02c8man" ], "synonyms":[ "bastard", "bloke", "buck", "cat", "chap", "chappie", "dude", "fella", "fellow", "galoot", "gent", "gentleman", "guy", "hombre", "jack", "joe", "joker", "lad", "male" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Police said a man in his 20s entered Old National Bank, 219 Scatterfield Road, at 11:40 a.m. and passed a note to a bank employee demanding money. \u2014 Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 11 June 2022", "This is the second case of POWV reported in Connecticut this year after a man in his 50s fell ill with the disease in late March. \u2014 Mary Kekatos, ABC News , 10 June 2022", "And thanks to catering, the most celebrated man in the city was given entrance to his workplace. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 10 June 2022", "The man in his 30s was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. \u2014 Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel , 10 June 2022", "Chiron works to find acceptance as a gay Black man in circumstances that are both difficult and dangerous. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 9 June 2022", "Finding the perfect present for the man in your life can be tricky. \u2014 Lauren Dana, SELF , 9 June 2022", "The pilot, a man in his 50s, was trapped, but he was later extracted. \u2014 Antonio Planas, NBC News , 9 June 2022", "Another probable case has also been announced in Rhode Island after a man in his 30s traveled to Massachusetts. \u2014 Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "And to support the participating chefs who don\u2019t have the workers to man their booths this year, students from Grossmont College\u2019s culinary program will be helping out. \u2014 Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022", "So the idea was to man up everywhere and just to be spare in the back. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 21 Apr. 2022", "Police departments provided officers, without charge, to man the tip lines. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022", "Liftoff is scheduled for 11:17 a.m. Friday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the crew will man a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, that will be taken into orbit on top of one of SpaceX's 230-foot-tall Falcon 9 rockets. \u2014 Wayne Baker, The Enquirer , 8 Apr. 2022", "Shortly before the season began, Gabrione received an email from freshman goalie John Trontz\u2019s family who had just moved into town asking if the team needed someone to man the nets. \u2014 Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com , 31 Mar. 2022", "And taking into account the total package, Milwaukee went into this past offseason feeling confident that Ur\u00edas could continue to man third base moving forward while also taking advantage of his ability to play shortstop and second base when needed. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 Mar. 2022", "The Bulls are relying on a rookie point guard and a 6-foot-5 backup power forward to man their starting lineup. \u2014 Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com , 15 Mar. 2022", "The same arms that have produced 679 home runs will be used to man the steering wheel of a Toyota Camry TRD pace car. \u2014 Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Verb", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210850" }, "man-at-arms":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": soldier", ": a heavily armed and usually mounted soldier" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccman-\u0259t-\u02c8\u00e4rmz" ], "synonyms":[ "dogface", "fighter", "legionary", "legionnaire", "regular", "serviceman", "soldier", "trooper", "warrior" ], "antonyms":[ "civilian" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1561, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-231243" }, "man-made":{ "type":"adjective", "definitions":[ "manufactured, created, or constructed by human beings", "synthetic", "made by people rather than nature" ], "pronounciation":"\u02c8man-\u02c8m\u0101d", "synonyms":[ "artificial", "bogus", "dummy", "ersatz", "factitious", "fake", "false", "faux", "imitation", "imitative", "mimic", "mock", "pretend", "sham", "simulated", "substitute", "synthetic" ], "antonyms":[ "genuine", "natural", "real" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":null, "first_known_use":[ "1615, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "man-size":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": suitable for or requiring a man", ": larger than others of its kind" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-\u02ccs\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[ "male", "manlike", "manly", "mannish", "masculine", "virile" ], "antonyms":[ "unmanly", "unmasculine" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222139" }, "maneuver":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a military or naval movement", ": an armed forces training exercise", ": an extended and large-scale training exercise involving military and naval units separately or in combination", ": a procedure or method of working usually involving expert physical movement", ": evasive movement or shift of tactics", ": an intended and controlled variation from a straight and level flight path in the operation of an airplane", ": an action taken to gain a tactical end", ": an adroit and clever management of affairs often using trickery and deception", ": to perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage", ": to make a series of changes in direction and position for a specific purpose", ": to use stratagems : scheme", ": to cause to execute tactical movements", ": to manage into or out of a position or condition : manipulate", ": to guide with adroitness and design", ": to bring about or secure as a result of skillful management", ": skillful action or management", ": a training exercise by armed forces", ": a planned movement of troops or ships", ": to guide skillfully", ": to move troops or ships where they are needed", ": a movement, procedure, or method performed to achieve a desired result and especially to restore a normal physiological state or to promote normal function", "\u2014 see heimlich maneuver , valsalva maneuver", ": a manipulation to accomplish a change of position", ": rotational or other movement applied to a fetus within the uterus to alter its position and facilitate delivery \u2014 see scanzoni maneuver" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8n\u00fc-v\u0259r", "-\u02c8ny\u00fc-", "m\u0259-\u02c8n\u00fc-v\u0259r", "-\u02c8ny\u00fc-" ], "synonyms":[ "address", "contend (with)", "cope (with)", "field", "grapple (with)", "hack", "handle", "manage", "manipulate", "negotiate", "play", "swing", "take", "treat" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Word of Microsoft\u2019s maneuver surfaces as most of the TV companies have started writing deals. \u2014 Brian Steinberg, Variety , 6 June 2022", "Easy-to- maneuver , sleek suitcases make traveling way less stressful, and right now, Amazon's best-selling luggage set is on sale. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 3 June 2022", "More:Michigan Dems tried unusual maneuver to get vote on gun storage bills. \u2014 Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press , 2 June 2022", "One pivotal early maneuver was made not on the battlefield but on Twitter. \u2014 Vivienne Walt, Fortune , 31 May 2022", "Before docking with the station space last week, two thrusters the Starliner uses for orbital maneuvers failed, but a third functioned as expected, allowing the vehicle to complete an important maneuver . \u2014 Micah Maidenberg, WSJ , 26 May 2022", "But while the guns in his hands were fake \u2014 and the drill more paintball target practice than military maneuver \u2014 the threat in Su\u2019s mind was viscerally real. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022", "Some likened it to a wrestling-style maneuver by the wily Ramos, who appeared to pin Salah\u2019s right arm and roll the forward down to the turf. \u2014 Steve Douglas, ajc , 25 May 2022", "The Russians then attempted at least one other identical maneuver at the exact same point, only for that force to be destroyed too, the ISW said. \u2014 Liz Sly, Washington Post , 19 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Weinfeld also designed the building to be paparazzi-proof for notable residents, with a private tunnel that connects West 27th and 28th Streets for residents to easily maneuver in and out of the building. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Robb Report , 3 June 2022", "The manual is clear and concise, and the jar is dishwasher safe and easy for both righties and lefties to maneuver . \u2014 Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022", "Planned attacks by air were canceled Tuesday because the winds were too dangerous for the aircraft to maneuver safely, Flagstaff district ranger Matthew McGrath said. \u2014 NBC News , 20 Apr. 2022", "All that new money was helping to fund another speculative bubble while simultaneously leaving little room for the Fed to maneuver in the event of another crash. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Jan. 2022", "The extra battery gives the V11 Outsize twice as much runtime as its sister model, but the larger dust bin and brush head make this model harder to maneuver in our testing. \u2014 Jon Winkler, USA TODAY , 21 June 2021", "The lightweight device is a breeze to maneuver around the house, plus it can be transformed into a handheld model, complete with extra accessories that can target specific places in the house. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022", "In order to maneuver around unanimous Republican opposition, Democrats are using a fast-track budget process known as reconciliation that shields legislation from a filibuster. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Oct. 2021", "Artillery gunners maneuver and fire their 2S1 self-propelled 122-millimeter howitzers and 2A36 towed 152-millimeter howitzers. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 17 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "1777, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221317" }, "mangle":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb", "verb ()" ], "definitions":[ ": to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing", ": to spoil, injure, or make incoherent especially through ineptitude", ": a machine for ironing laundry by passing it between heated rollers", ": to press or smooth (something, such as damp linen) with a mangle", ": to injure badly by cutting, tearing, or crushing", ": to spoil while making or performing" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma\u014b-g\u0259l", "\u02c8ma\u014b-g\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Verb (1)", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun", "1696, in the meaning defined above", "Verb (2)", "circa 1775, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182112" }, "mangy":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": affected with or resulting from mange", ": having many worn or bare spots", ": seedy , shabby", ": affected with mange", ": shabby sense 1 , seedy", ": infected with mange", ": relating to, characteristic of, or resulting from mange" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-j\u0113", "\u02c8m\u0101n-j\u0113", "\u02c8m\u0101n-j\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "beat-up", "bombed-out", "dilapidated", "dog-eared", "down-at-the-heels", "down-at-heel", "down-at-the-heel", "down-at-heels", "dumpy", "grungy", "mean", "miserable", "moth-eaten", "neglected", "ratty", "run-down", "scrubby", "scruffy", "seedy", "shabby", "sleazy", "tacky", "tatterdemalion", "tatty", "threadbare", "timeworn", "tumbledown" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a mangy old car that was covered in rust", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Phoebe Philo gave them a surrealist Meret Oppenhiem-twist in 2013, and Rick Owens coated them with mangy hair and lengthened their straps to animalistic proportions. \u2014 Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 Mar. 2022", "But the male behavior is mangy enough that an empire hangs in the balance. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 18 Nov. 2021", "More:Rick Bragg's mangy mutt will steal your heart in his lyrical new book 'The Speckled Beauty' 3. \u2014 Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY , 25 Sep. 2021", "Collado stood in front of a mangy bush with a crisp, earthy odor. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 7 Aug. 2021", "But by 1870, the canal had helped propel Chicago from a mangy frontier outpost of less than 5,000 into a metropolis of 300,000. \u2014 New York Times , 17 May 2020", "Germany should also beef up its mangy military as a means of countering Moscow\u2019s ambitions to pry Europe from Washington. \u2014 Steve Forbes, Forbes , 6 Apr. 2021", "The walls were a mangy taupe, but African-print sheets hung over the windows. \u2014 Francesca Mari, The New Yorker , 30 Nov. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173523" }, "manhandle":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to handle roughly", ": to move or manage by human force" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-\u02cchan-d\u1d4al" ], "synonyms":[ "maltreat", "maul", "mishandle", "rough (up)" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "They manhandled the heavy boxes onto the truck.", "She manhandled the posts into place.", "He was manhandling the boy.", "He says he was manhandled by the police.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Celtics again let Miami manhandle them, play with more physicality and desperation. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022", "Led by the Tigers running game and defense, Auburn should easily bounce back this week and manhandle Georgia State in Jordan-Hare. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 23 Sep. 2021", "Darrisaw has the power and fast-twitchiness needed to manhandle most NFL edge players. \u2014 Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com , 26 Apr. 2021", "Darrisaw has the power and fast-twitchiness needed to manhandle most NFL edge players. \u2014 Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com , 26 Apr. 2021", "Coming full circle then, all software code is composed of data and all software runs on data\u2026 and, further, some software works to manage, maintain, move and occasionally manhandle data. \u2014 Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes , 11 May 2021", "Darrisaw has the power and fast-twitchiness needed to manhandle most NFL edge players. \u2014 Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com , 26 Apr. 2021", "Darrisaw has the power and fast-twitchiness needed to manhandle most NFL edge players. \u2014 Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com , 26 Apr. 2021", "The combination of his long strides on drives and three-point shooting ability is a dangerous one, that often sees defenses try to manhandle him. \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192151" }, "mania":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity , disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood", ": the manic phase of bipolar disorder", ": excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm", ": the object of such enthusiasm", ": extreme enthusiasm", ": excitement of psychotic proportions manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood", ": the manic phase of bipolar disorder" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-n\u0113-\u0259", "-ny\u0259", "\u02c8m\u0101-n\u0113-\u0259", "-ny\u0259", "\u02c8m\u0101-n\u0113-\u0259, -ny\u0259" ], "synonyms":[ "aberration", "dementia", "derangement", "insanity", "lunacy", "madness", "rage" ], "antonyms":[ "mind", "saneness", "sanity" ], "examples":[ "She would typically experience a period of mania and then suddenly become deeply depressed.", "The entire city has been gripped by baseball mania .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "And over the last five years, the mania for white sage has become a global phenomenon with real consequences. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 13 Apr. 2022", "Common sense and a mania for systematization, logical thinking and ideological totalism, are constantly at war in the French character, as a belief in instant happiness and a paranoia about imaginary enemies are in the American. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 11 Apr. 2022", "Some commentators have suggested that mania for Mirror is a welcome distraction from Hong Kong\u2019s current political, social and COVID woes. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 14 Mar. 2022", "Erdogan has a longstanding mania for low interest rates, and has replaced three central bank governors in the last two years to get his way. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 23 Nov. 2021", "Although the film, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin, doesn\u2019t make a big point of it, Richard\u2019s mania for success is clearly racially motivated. \u2014 Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor , 18 Nov. 2021", "Earlier this year, Viktor Shvets, a managing director at Macquarie, told the Odd Lots podcast the next financial crisis could originate in the mania for cryptocurrencies. \u2014 Billy Bambrough, Forbes , 17 Oct. 2021", "This was more a financial speculation frenzy than a pure mania for the bulb itself, but there had to be something alluring about the tulip to have caused such a ruinous bubble. \u2014 Adrian Higgins, Washington Post , 20 Sep. 2021", "Jubilee mania has spilled over into the food sector \u2014 perhaps not surprising given that street parties, picnics and pub revelry will be a big part of the celebrations. \u2014 Karla Adam, Washington Post , 31 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit \u2014 more at mind ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182557" }, "maniac":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": madman , lunatic", ": a person characterized by an inordinate or ungovernable enthusiasm for something", ": a person who is or behaves as if insane", ": a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-n\u0113-\u02ccak", "\u02c8m\u0101-n\u0113-\u02ccak" ], "synonyms":[ "bug", "crackbrain", "crazy", "fool", "fruitcake", "head case", "loon", "loony", "lunatic", "nut", "nutcase", "nutter", "psycho", "psychopath", "sickie", "sicko", "wacko", "whacko" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "He's a complete maniac when he's playing football.", "they should permanently put away the maniac who is responsible for these kidnappings", "Recent Examples on the Web", "But the hottest looks \u2014 if cosplaying attendees are any indication \u2014 were simpler, rougher and makeshift, the kind of thing any cost-conscious maniac in a garage could scramble together. \u2014 Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune , 15 June 2022", "The haunted house will recreate some of the most iconic scenes from Halloween as guests make their way through his dilapidated home, trying to avoid becoming one of his victims in the knife-wielding maniac \u2019s relentless and bloody campaign of terror. \u2014 Simon Thompson, Forbes , 8 June 2022", "The film follows Jamie (Shipka), whose mom, Pam (Bowen), is terrorized by the resurgence of the Sweet Sixteen Killer \u2014 a masked maniac that slaughtered a group of teenage girls in the 1980s. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 May 2022", "Get a grip on your triskaidekaphobia and revisit this seminal 1980 slasher flick about oversexed young camp counselors and the knife- and -ax-wielding homicidal maniac who hates them. \u2014 Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022", "Esso left off in the 2030s where Rhia is now going to uni and is facing a whole new host of challenges, both personally and with upper world and a maniac on the loose, who\u2019s trying to kill her and has ambitions on conquering the multiverses himself. \u2014 Rayna Reid, Essence , 20 May 2022", "The maniac reached the destination first, but the difference was only a few minutes. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 13 Mar. 2022", "Auburn\u2019s resident maniac was a madman down the stretch in road wins at Missouri and at Mississippi State this season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 22 Mar. 2022", "The maniac reached the destination first, but the difference was only a few minutes. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 13 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Late Latin maniacus maniacal, from Greek maniakos , from mania ", "first_known_use":[ "circa 1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210641" }, "manifest":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight", ": easily understood or recognized by the mind : obvious", ": to make evident or certain by showing or displaying", ": manifestation , indication", ": manifesto", ": a list of passengers or an invoice of cargo for a vehicle (such as a ship or plane)", ": easy to detect or recognize : obvious", ": to show plainly", ": capable of being readily perceived by the senses and especially by sight", ": capable of being easily understood or recognized : clearly evident, obvious, and indisputable", ": to make evident or certain by showing or displaying", ": a list of passengers or an invoice of cargo for a vehicle (as a ship or plane)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccfest", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccfest", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccfest" ], "synonyms":[ "apparent", "bald", "bald-faced", "barefaced", "bright-line", "broad", "clear", "clear-cut", "crystal clear", "decided", "distinct", "evident", "lucid", "luculent", "luminous", "nonambiguous", "obvious", "open-and-shut", "palpable", "patent", "pellucid", "perspicuous", "plain", "ringing", "straightforward", "transparent", "unambiguous", "unambivalent", "unequivocal", "unmistakable" ], "antonyms":[ "bespeak", "betray", "communicate", "declare", "demonstrate", "display", "evince", "expose", "give away", "reveal", "show" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "At its worst, this is manifest as a boarding crisis for young people with mental illnesses, who are simply being warehoused in general hospitals. \u2014 Steven C. Schlozman, STAT , 24 May 2022", "Big waves and their manifest risks captivate far more viewers than the small to medium-sized waves on the World Championship Tour, where, to the untutored eye, all the surfers seem to be doing basically the same things. \u2014 William Finnegan, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022", "Our files, photos, and music appear magically across multiple devices, much like the Greek psyche, which could, through the mysterious work of transmigration, manifest in different physical bodies after its host had died. \u2014 Meghan O'gieblyn, Wired , 25 Apr. 2022", "Twenty years of continuous engagement in Afghanistan did little to eliminate the cultural traits that precluded creation of a stable democracy, despite the manifest benefits that might have accrued to most of the population. \u2014 Loren Thompson, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022", "And all the horrors that come with the Empire are being made manifest throughout the galaxy. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 12 Apr. 2022", "Happily, the vital motivation for this ambitious iteration does not get lost: For the first time, the sustained level of impressive quality in the museum\u2019s permanent collection is manifest . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022", "That risk is manifest in the fact that bitcoin is currently down about 36% from its November high. \u2014 Paul Vigna, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2022", "The case\u2019s weakness was manifest in last year\u2019s indictment of the Trump Organization and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, on puny tax charges. \u2014 Nr Editors, National Review , 3 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "This blend of hardware and software has become more pronounced in recent years, with the iPhone a perfect example of how the two worlds can manifest in a single object. \u2014 Michael Feindt, Forbes , 2 June 2022", "The new work is a step forward in a quest to move beyond intuition to understand the myriad ways surfaces can manifest . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 2 June 2022", "These different styles can manifest in push-pull dynamics: one person more actively \u2018steps in\u2019 to have their emotional needs met, while the other pulls away. \u2014 Eleanor Morgan, refinery29.com , 1 June 2022", "Dietkus added that difficult events or experiences can manifest as trauma when they\u2019re coupled with a lack of protection or support. \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 25 May 2022", "The emotional effects of this sort of unavoidable accident can persist, and can sometimes manifest in physical symptoms. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 27 Apr. 2022", "The emotional effects of this sort of unavoidable accident can persist, and can sometimes manifest in physical symptoms. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 27 Apr. 2022", "The emotional effects of this sort of unavoidable accident can persist, and can sometimes manifest in physical symptoms. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022", "But in Janine and Ava\u2019s diametrically opposed takes on their jobs, the show thoughtfully explores how pure nerve and fortitude can manifest in radically different ways. \u2014 Shirley Li, The Atlantic , 22 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The movie steers us through the details with brisk economy: the black-market acquisition of the manifest from Navalny\u2019s fateful flight, the tracking of suspects\u2019 identities and movements. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 11 Apr. 2022", "Most forms of aphasia come on suddenly due to the injury, but other forms of the illness manifest slowly and worsen over time. \u2014 Julie Washington, cleveland , 1 Apr. 2022", "The impacts of which manifest as chronic disease, both mentally and physically. \u2014 Lia Miller, Essence , 18 Mar. 2022", "So are repetitive, often destructive behaviors which, in our case, manifest in constantly perusing the office snack table, grabbing another piece of candy, a few crackers, anything to get through deadline. \u2014 Karen Kaplan Science And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times , 22 Feb. 2022", "The manifest for the Qatar Airways flight granted permission for 211 Afghans to leave from Kabul, according to diplomats in Kabul who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Sep. 2021", "Oftentimes, stress and anxiety manifest as physical symptoms such as restlessness, sleepiness, and fatigue, and meditation is one way to reduce your chances of experiencing depression, anxiety, and elevated stress levels, Dr. Singh says. \u2014 Emilia Benton, Men's Health , 29 Apr. 2022", "Since this contract effectively doubles the Vulcan launch manifest during its first five years, the company's plans to reuse BE-4 engines may accelerate. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 5 Apr. 2022", "For those who are accustomed to traveling, how does the sense of belonging manifest itself? \u2014 Francesca Marani, Vogue , 9 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective, Verb, and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined above", "Noun", "1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215820" }, "manipulate":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner", ": to manage or utilize skillfully", ": to control or play upon by artful , unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage", ": to change by artful or unfair means so as to serve one's purpose : doctor", ": to operate, use, or move with the hands or by mechanical means", ": to manage skillfully and especially with intent to deceive", ": to treat or operate with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner", ": to manage or utilize skillfully", ": to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage", ": to change by artful or unfair means so as to serve one's purpose", ": to affect (the price of securities) artificially in order to deceive or mislead investors" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8ni-py\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t", "m\u0259-\u02c8ni-py\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t", "m\u0259-\u02c8nip-y\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t", "m\u0259-\u02c8ni-py\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t" ], "synonyms":[ "exploit", "play (upon)" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Suppressing a safe and reliable choice in this scenario is a cowardly attempt to manipulate women into completing abortions. \u2014 Christa Brown, National Review , 9 Mar. 2022", "So the MJs [Garrett] and the Yes\u2019 [Duffy] or any of the gaggle of people that Veronica can manipulate . \u2014 Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone , 6 May 2022", "For more than two decades, Sadofsky has captained a small army of volunteers who manipulate the tether lines that keep her moving steadily forward during the parade. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 28 Apr. 2022", "So there are all these ways companies can manipulate who can see a post. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Apr. 2022", "For if the same persons making laws controlled how they were enforced and interpreted, then those persons easily could manipulate the law to help friends and harm enemies. \u2014 Adam M. Carrington, National Review , 5 Apr. 2022", "Resentment has always been a powerful driver of conspiracy theories, with concerns that powerful people in Hollywood, government or tech can manipulate narratives around themselves, according to the Atlantic. \u2014 Martha Ross, chicagotribune.com , 16 Mar. 2022", "Valieva was betrayed by those who should be supporting her, the coaches and administrators who manipulate children\u2019s bodies and lives in the name of achieving reflected athletic glory. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Feb. 2022", "Kennedy matched the heaviness of the song with lyrics about charismatic cult leaders who manipulate their followers. \u2014 Jon Wiederhorn, Billboard , 8 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"back-formation from manipulation , from French, from manipuler to handle an apparatus in chemistry, ultimately from Latin manipulus ", "first_known_use":[ "1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184645" }, "manlike":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": a man belonging to a particular category (as by birth, residence, membership, or occupation)":[ "\u2014 usually used in combination council man" ], ": husband":[ "I now pronounce you man and wife." ], ": lover":[ "He was her man ." ], ": the human race : humankind":[ "the history of man" ], ": one possessing in high degree the qualities considered distinctive of manhood (such as courage, strength, and vigor)":[], ": the quality or state of being manly : manliness":[], ": fellow , chap":[ "\u2014 used as mode of familiar address" ], ": individual , person":[ "a man could get killed there" ], ": the individual who can fulfill or who has been chosen to fulfill one's requirements":[ "she's your man" ], ": a feudal tenant : vassal":[], ": an adult male servant":[], ": the working force as distinguished from the employer and usually the management":[ "The men have been on strike for several weeks." ], ": one of the distinctive objects moved by each player in various board games":[], ": one of the players on a team":[ "nine men on each side" ], ": an alumnus of or student at a college or university":[ "a Bowdoin man" ], ": the compound idea of infinite Spirit : the spiritual image and likeness of God : the full representation of Mind":[], ": police":[ "when I heard the siren, I knew it was the Man", "\u2014 Amer. Speech" ], ": the white establishment : white society":[ "We should control anything that affects black people. Why should The Man control us?", "\u2014 Jimmy Denham" ], ": one extremely fond of or devoted to something specified":[ "strictly a vanilla ice cream man" ], ": with the agreement and consent of all : unanimously":[ "The council voted as one man ." ], ": free from interference or control":[ "He left home and moved to the city to become his own man ." ], ": without exception":[ "His friends, to a man , supported him." ], ": to supply with people (as for service)":[ "man a fleet" ], ": to station members of a ship's crew at":[ "man the capstan" ], ": to serve in the force or complement of":[ "man the ticket booth" ], ": to accustom (a bird, such as a hawk) to humans and the human environment":[], ": to furnish with strength or powers of resistance : brace":[ "My hair bristled and my knees shook. I manned myself, however, and determined to return to my quarters.", "\u2014 Sir Walter Scott" ], "manual":[], "Manitoba":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "or m\u0259n", "in compounds \u02ccman", "\u02c8man" ], "synonyms":[ "bastard", "bloke", "buck", "cat", "chap", "chappie", "dude", "fella", "fellow", "galoot", "gent", "gentleman", "guy", "hombre", "jack", "joe", "joker", "lad", "male" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "He was a shy boy, but he grew to be a strong and confident man .", "He's a grown man now.", "The movie is popular with men and women.", "Are you man enough to meet the challenge?", "Verb", "He stocked shelves while I manned the cash register.", "We'll need someone to man the phones this evening.", "No one was manning the front desk.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Absolutely the jump shot is the best from any man his size in the last 10 years in college basketball \u2014 all the way to KD (Kevin Durant) maybe. \u2014 Erik Hall, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022", "New York man cycling across America is bitten by a dog in Illinois, but keeps on going. \u2014 Fox News , 22 June 2022", "These were employees, observers say, who could revive a long-declining labor movement in the United States \u2014 employees like Miller, the irritated 5-foot-3, 24-year-old transgender man barreling toward his managers. \u2014 Rebecca Tan, Washington Post , 22 June 2022", "Leadoff man Justin Bench went 4 for 6 with 4 runs scored and 2 RBI. \u2014 Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online , 22 June 2022", "Another man inexplicably busied himself rifling through trinkets on a shelf. \u2014 J. Lester Feder, Rolling Stone , 22 June 2022", "By 2012, Thomas was in his first serious relationship with another man and brought him home for Thanksgiving dinner. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022", "McIntyre missed the mark a bit, as any grown man would. \u2014 Troy L. Smith, cleveland , 22 June 2022", "The demotion of Detmers leaves the Angels with only four starters \u2014 Shohei Ohtani, Michael Lorenzen, Noah Syndargaard and Patrick Sandoval \u2014 in their six- man rotation. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "And to support the participating chefs who don\u2019t have the workers to man their booths this year, students from Grossmont College\u2019s culinary program will be helping out. \u2014 Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022", "So the idea was to man up everywhere and just to be spare in the back. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 21 Apr. 2022", "Police departments provided officers, without charge, to man the tip lines. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022", "Liftoff is scheduled for 11:17 a.m. Friday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the crew will man a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, that will be taken into orbit on top of one of SpaceX's 230-foot-tall Falcon 9 rockets. \u2014 Wayne Baker, The Enquirer , 8 Apr. 2022", "Shortly before the season began, Gabrione received an email from freshman goalie John Trontz\u2019s family who had just moved into town asking if the team needed someone to man the nets. \u2014 Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com , 31 Mar. 2022", "And taking into account the total package, Milwaukee went into this past offseason feeling confident that Ur\u00edas could continue to man third base moving forward while also taking advantage of his ability to play shortstop and second base when needed. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 Mar. 2022", "The Bulls are relying on a rookie point guard and a 6-foot-5 backup power forward to man their starting lineup. \u2014 Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com , 15 Mar. 2022", "The same arms that have produced 679 home runs will be used to man the steering wheel of a Toyota Camry TRD pace car. \u2014 Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from Old English man, mon human being, male human; akin to Old High German man human being, Sanskrit manu":"Noun and Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Noun", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162515" }, "manna":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness", ": divinely supplied spiritual nourishment", ": a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain", ": the sweetish dried exudate of a Eurasian ash (especially Fraxinus ornus ) that contains mannitol and has been used as a laxative and demulcent", ": a similar product excreted by a scale insect ( Trabutina mannipara ) feeding on the tamarisk", ": food which according to the Bible was supplied by a miracle to the Israelites in the wilderness", ": a usually sudden and unexpected source of pleasure or gain", ": the sweetish dried exudate of a European ash (especially Fraxinus ornus ) that contains mannitol and has been used as a laxative and demulcent", ": a product that is similar to manna and is excreted by a scale insect ( Trabutina mannipara ) feeding on the tamarisk" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259", "\u02c8man-\u0259" ], "synonyms":[ "delectation", "delight", "feast", "gas", "joy", "kick", "pleasure", "treat" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Your generous gift was manna from heaven .", "the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie", "Recent Examples on the Web", "What message and manna from heaven are falling into your mind and mouth? \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 May 2022", "Turcotte\u2019s find seemed like survivalist manna from heaven. \u2014 Frederick Dreier, Outside Online , 3 June 2022", "But this excess manna quickly rotted and filled with maggots. \u2014 Benjamin, Longreads , 20 May 2022", "On Shabbat, all labor was forbidden, including the daily manna gathering and preparing. \u2014 Benjamin, Longreads , 20 May 2022", "The bread continues to carry rich meaning, from the poppy and sesame seeds sprinkled on top that symbolize manna from God, to the plaited shape, which represents love. \u2014 Jill Gleeson, Country Living , 15 Apr. 2022", "Its nameless manna \u2014remembers how Wooden crosses, like scaffolds, like forests, Marked the ocean or wedge of battalions. \u2014 Osip Mandelstam, The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022", "Is the village harbouring a saint 'surviving on manna from heaven' or are there more ominous motives at work? \u2014 Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com , 3 Feb. 2022", "Is the village harbouring a saint \u2018surviving on manna from heaven\u2019 or are there more ominous motives at work? \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 3 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew m\u0101n ", "first_known_use":[ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174325" }, "manner":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a characteristic or customary mode of acting : custom", ": a mode of procedure or way of acting : fashion", ": method of artistic execution (see execution sense 1 ) or mode of presentation : style", ": social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs", ": characteristic or distinctive bearing (see bearing sense 1 ), air, or deportment", ": habitual conduct or deportment : behavior", ": good manners", ": a distinguished or stylish air", ": kind , sort", ": kinds , sorts", ": fitted by or as if by birth or rearing to a particular position, role, or status", ": the way something is done or happens", ": a way of acting", ": behavior toward or in the presence of other people", ": sort entry 1 sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "etiquette", "form", "mores", "proprieties" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "In the manner of all things Hatfield and McCoy, the conflict escalated from there. \u2014 Laurence Darmientostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022", "Donaldson, standing off third, tried to wave the ball fair and raised both arms in the manner of Carlton Fisk in the 1975 World Series. \u2014 Ronald Blum, Hartford Courant , 16 June 2022", "David Alvarez ran in two races for the district on Tuesday, and may have won both of them, in a manner of speaking. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022", "This means that the complete \u2018three unfold\u2019 decoding process is performed internally, as opposed to just the final unfold in the manner of an MQA \u2018renderer\u2019. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 19 May 2022", "There was more than a bit of scammery about it, of the type that would be exposed today in a manner of minutes. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 17 May 2022", "First, the diminutive eighty-two-year-old, in the manner of a sleepy hedgehog, will gradually slouch down into the banquette, so that his head ends up where his shoulders once were. \u2014 Henry Alford, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022", "This most recent bill addresses something much more basic, much more intrinsically human \u2014 the right of Americans to enjoy, without bias, prejudice, or discrimination, their right to display their hair in a manner of their choosing. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022", "The room is stylish in the manner of most label headquarters, filled with musical equipment, massive glass walls, and a collection of gold and platinum records organized above desks of the most powerful employees. \u2014 Maria Sherman, SPIN , 2 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English manere , from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria , from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand \u2014 more at manual ", "first_known_use":[ "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190843" }, "mannish":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": resembling or suggesting a man rather than a woman", ": generally associated with or characteristic of a man rather than a woman" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-nish" ], "synonyms":[ "male", "man-size", "man-sized", "manlike", "manly", "masculine", "virile" ], "antonyms":[ "unmanly", "unmasculine" ], "examples":[ "She was wearing a hat and mannish clothing.", "She had a deep and rather mannish voice.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Over the years, writers have pondered why the men stayed in the first place, calling Gunness' appearance unwomanly and mannish . \u2014 Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star , 7 July 2021", "White suffragist suits were not only designed for starkness, but to emphasize femininity that many labeled suffragists as devoid of, undercutting them as mannish and ugly. \u2014 Ko Bragg, USA TODAY , 5 Jan. 2021", "For all its agonies, madness awakens in its sufferers the gift of fairy sight, access to those deepest truths covered up by centuries of mannish toil and industry. \u2014 Jason Kehe, Wired , 21 Sep. 2020", "High-necked blouses were paired with prim midiskirts and mannish jackets for a look that\u2019s a little Left Bank meets SoHo. \u2014 Steff Yotka, Vogue , 19 Sep. 2019", "Sharon Tal, one of two creative directors at the 65-year-old brand, did a stint as head of embroidery at Alexander McQueen, and her artful handiwork was evident in Maskit\u2019s Fall lineup, which featured robe coats and loose, mannish suits. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 21 Mar. 2019", "Beckham has often played with menswear, offsetting tuxedo jackets with Elizabethan blouses or cutting traditionally mannish wools in more fitted silhouettes. \u2014 Edward Barsamian, Vogue , 22 May 2018", "Beckham\u2019s mannish blazer gained a feminine line thanks to a waist-cinching belt and the silhouette worked nicely with skinny trousers. \u2014 Edward Barsamian, Vogue , 12 June 2018", "Stylish \u2014 yes, but in her opinion, her jaw gave her face a mannish air. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com , 16 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215835" }, "manteau":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a loose cloak, coat, or robe" ], "pronounciation":[ "man-\u02c8t\u014d", "\u02c8man-\u02cct\u014d" ], "synonyms":[ "cape", "capote", "cloak", "frock", "mantle" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Muslim women in loose black manteaus ." ], "history_and_etymology":"French, from Old French mantel ", "first_known_use":[ "1671, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200051" }, "mantle":{ "type":[ "biographical name", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak", ": a figurative cloak symbolizing preeminence or authority", ": something that covers, enfolds, or envelops (see envelop sense 1 )", ": a fold or lobe or pair of lobes of the body wall of a mollusk or brachiopod that in shell-bearing forms lines the shell and bears shell-secreting glands", ": the soft external body wall that lines the test or shell of a tunicate or barnacle (see barnacle sense 2 )", ": the outer wall and casing of a blast furnace above the hearth (see hearth sense 1c )", ": an insulated support or casing in which something is heated", ": the upper back of a bird", ": a lacy hood or sheath of some refractory (see refractory entry 1 sense 3 ) material that gives light by incandescence when placed over a flame", ": regolith", ": the part of the interior of a terrestrial (see terrestrial sense 3 ) planet and especially the earth that lies beneath the crust and above the central core", ": mantel", ": to cover with or as if with a mantle : cloak", ": to become covered with a coating", ": to spread over a surface", ": blush", ": a loose sleeveless outer garment", ": something that covers or wraps", ": the part of the earth's interior beneath the crust and above the central core", ": a fold of the body wall of a mollusk that produces the shell material", ": something that covers, enfolds, or envelops", ": cerebral cortex", "Mickey (Charles) 1931\u20131995 American baseball player" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-t\u1d4al", "\u02c8man-t\u1d4al", "\u02c8man-t\u1d4al", "\u02c8man-t\u1d4al" ], "synonyms":[ "cape", "capote", "cloak", "frock", "manteau" ], "antonyms":[ "bosom", "bower", "circumfuse", "cocoon", "embosom", "embower", "embrace", "enclose", "inclose", "encompass", "enfold", "enshroud", "enswathe", "envelop", "enwrap", "invest", "involve", "lap", "muffle", "shroud", "swathe", "veil", "wrap" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "She accepted the mantle of leadership.", "a long black velvet mantle", "Verb", "early-morning fog mantled the fields along the river", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The director attached to the project had to drop out at the last minute due to scheduling conflicts and Madhavan who had a deep understanding of the script having written it himself after conversations with Narayanan had to take up the mantle . \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 18 May 2022", "As of June 20, Daniel Ash will take up the mantle as the new president of the Field Foundation. \u2014 Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune , 13 May 2022", "Walton plays a boy who coaxes his hero to again take up the mantle and save their city from a new villain (Asbaek). \u2014 Michael O'sullivan, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022", "Walton plays a boy who coaxes his hero to again take up the mantle and save their city from a new villain (Asbaek). \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022", "The mantle of the Judds has always been uneasy for Wy to carry, since Naomi was the one who willed the duo into existence, but now, the Judds\u2019 legacy is firmly in Wynonna\u2019s hands. \u2014 Hunter Kelly, Rolling Stone , 2 May 2022", "While the marble mantle and glossy floating shelves are angular and sharp, the coffee table and ottoman are soft and rounded. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 13 Apr. 2022", "In some places, the mantle of ice is more than 3,000 feet thick. \u2014 Eva Holland, Travel + Leisure , 10 Feb. 2022", "The mantle over the bedroom fireplace is one of several holdovers from Susan\u2019s childhood home. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 27 Sep. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "And now, the Bay Area\u2019s fourth-largest city can add to its awards mantle the fifth-place trophy among the most unfaithful cities in the nation. \u2014 Joseph Geha, The Mercury News , 19 June 2019", "Piero has also taken the liberty of eliminating red in Mary\u2019s clothing, mantling her solely in her other primary color, blue, an expensive shade made from lapis lazuli brought from Afghanistan along the Silk Road. \u2014 Willard Spiegelman, WSJ , 12 Oct. 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173415" }, "manufactory":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": factory sense 2a" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccman-y\u0259-\u02c8fak-t(\u0259-)r\u0113", "\u02ccma-n\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[ "factory", "mill", "plant", "shop", "works", "workshop" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "recent years have seen a tremendous growth in manufactories all along the river" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1641, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223224" }, "many":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "noun, plural in construction", "pronoun", "pronoun, plural in construction" ], "definitions":[ ": consisting of or amounting to a large but indefinite number", ": being one of a large but indefinite number", ": the same in number", ": a large number of persons or things", ": a large but indefinite number", ": the great majority of people", ": amounting to a large number", ": being one of a large but not definite number", ": a large number of people or things", ": a large number" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8me-n\u0113", "\u02c8me-n\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "beaucoup", "legion", "multifold", "multiple", "multiplex", "multitudinous", "numerous" ], "antonyms":[ "few" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "a journey of many miles begins with a single step", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "As officials, researchers and activists scramble to control an emerging monkeypox outbreak, many are doing so with another virus constantly wedged in the back of their minds: HIV. \u2014 Jason Mast, STAT , 13 June 2022", "The vaccines' trials for babies and children were among many led by investigators at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's Gamble Vaccine Research Center. \u2014 The Enquirer , 12 June 2022", "Still, many experts insist that gun control laws are needed\u2014and wanted\u2014in Canada. \u2014 Yvonne Lau, Fortune , 12 June 2022", "The industry experienced mass layoffs and the economies of many cities \u2014 especially Detroit, Flint, Saginaw and Lansing \u2014 were deeply affected. \u2014 Mike Smith, Detroit Free Press , 12 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", "Concerned: As with some other diseases, eating disorders can flare \u2014 even many years after successful treatment. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Washington Post , 12 June 2022", "And in Detroit, Thigpen\u2019s sentiment is shared by many given CT\u2019s reputation for producing successful graduates throughout the school\u2019s 115-year history. \u2014 Scott Talley, Freep.com , 12 June 2022", "Like many collectors, Smithson said the \u201837 Chevy isn\u2019t his only classic. \u2014 cleveland , 12 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun, plural in construction", "New York Times Reporter Taylor Lorenz was one of many who shared the viral videos on the platform. \u2014 Danielle Garrand, CBS News , 4 June 2020", "The investigation is just one of many led by House Democrats since taking the majority in the 2018 elections. \u2014 Christal Hayes, USA TODAY , 7 Sep. 2019", "Brazil's humiliation was complete when the home crowd - many of whom had been reduced to bitter tears in the first half hour - started cheering every German pass. \u2014 SI.com , 13 June 2018", "An outspoken critic of the president, Dent has been someone the press corps relied on to publicly say what many of his colleagues were privately thinking. \u2014 Amber Phillips, Washington Post , 26 Mar. 2018", "Silverstein is one of many who shared the TV writer Google doc Tuesday. \u2014 Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 Jan. 2018", "Last April many voiced their frustration at a county commission meeting. \u2014 CBS News , 19 Dec. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective, Pronoun, plural in construction, and Noun, plural in construction", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Pronoun, plural in construction", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above", "Noun, plural in construction", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194147" }, "map (out)":{ "type":[ "phrasal verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to plan the details of (something, such as a program or one's future)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222033" }, "maquillage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": makeup sense 3" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-k\u0113-\u02c8y\u00e4zh" ], "synonyms":[ "cosmetics", "makeup", "paint", "war paint" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the aging actress's thick maquillage made her look like a parody of her younger self", "Recent Examples on the Web", "It\u2019s straightforward yet lovely, with energy, focus and subtlety, a modern chardonnay made with care and precision, without any of what the French call maquillage , unnecessary makeup to hide its true face. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Aug. 2021", "Smith\u2019s maquillage doesn\u2019t fall into the gender-bending glam-rock mold nor the \u201980s pretty-boy one. \u2014 Vogue , 29 Mar. 2019", "Much has been of Mr. Weir\u2019s Kewpie doll maquillage , his Birkin bags, his jeweled brooches, his furs, his 13 travel trunks, his Louboutin shoes and elaborate bouffant hairdo. \u2014 Guy Trebay, New York Times , 21 Feb. 2018", "That look called for a striking new hairdo (by Lauren Philippon) and a daub of high-glamour maquillage (by Naoko Scintu and Nelly Ferreira). \u2014 Edward Barsamian, Vogue , 23 Jan. 2018", "Now there is an attempt to curb such contamination with the launch of a luxurious refillable lipstick line called La Bouche Rouge, a new Paris maison maquillage that is supported by LVMH and available to purchase online and at Colette. \u2014 Zoe Ruffner, Vogue , 23 Oct. 2017", "Although in many respects an unknown quantity, the new head of state would not dream of being so un-French as to ignore the demands of his maquillage . \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 9 May 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"French", "first_known_use":[ "1892, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224704" }, "maraud":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to roam about and raid in search of plunder", ": raid , pillage", ": to roam about and raid in search of things to steal" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u022fd", "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u022fd" ], "synonyms":[ "despoil", "loot", "pillage", "plunder", "ransack", "sack" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "just for kicks, bored teenagers marauded neighborhood houses while their owners were away", "Recent Examples on the Web", "As truly violent criminals maraud and run rampant through New York City, this DA exhibits zero interest in law-enforcement and prosecution. \u2014 NBC News , 31 Dec. 2020", "Consider the eerie parallels with the alien civilizations supposedly sending out unidentified flying objects that regularly maraud around our planet. \u2014 Joe Queenan, WSJ , 24 June 2021", "The bear population blossomed, and began to maraud the locals \u2014 at times with terrifying results. \u2014 Reid Forgrave, Star Tribune , 25 Sep. 2020", "These rebel gangs\u2014viewed by the neighboring Egyptians as both a nuisance and a threat\u2014 maraud the nearby villages. \u2014 Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker , 22 June 2020", "But the herd has defied all social distancing orders, marauding into the seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales several times in the past week. \u2014 Fox News , 1 Apr. 2020", "Shortly after noon on Thursday, Dayna Polehanki, a Michigan state senator, was confronted by armed protesters marauding through the capitol, in Lansing, and demanding an end to the coronavirus lockdown. \u2014 Robin Wright, The New Yorker , 2 May 2020", "On Saturday summer evenings, my dad, brother, cousins, Uncle Hans, and I spent countless hours there plinking at marauding rats. \u2014 Gerry Bethge, Outdoor Life , 21 Apr. 2020", "Most of the people sharing photos of domineering goats and marauding boars are not expressing a latent death wish. \u2014 Amanda Hess, New York Times , 17 Apr. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"French marauder ", "first_known_use":[ "1684, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200847" }, "march":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "noun ()", "verb", "verb ()" ], "definitions":[ ": a border region : frontier", ": a district originally set up to defend a boundary", ": to have common borders or frontiers", ": to move along steadily usually with a rhythmic stride and in step with others", ": to move in a direct purposeful manner : proceed", ": to make steady progress : advance", ": to stand in orderly array suggestive of marching", ": to cause to march", ": to cover by marching : traverse", ": a musical composition that is usually in duple or quadruple time with a strongly accentuated beat and that is designed or suitable to accompany marching", ": the action of marching", ": the distance covered within a specific period of time by marching", ": a regular measured stride or rhythmic step used in marching", ": forward movement : progress", ": an organized procession of demonstrators who are supporting or protesting something", ": moving steadily : advancing", ": the third month of the Gregorian calendar", ": to move or cause to move along with a steady regular step especially with others", ": to make steady progress", ": the action of moving along with a steady regular step especially with others", ": an organized walk by a large group of people to support or protest something", ": the distance covered in marching", ": a regular and organized way that soldiers walk", ": a musical piece in a lively rhythm with a strong beat that is suitable to march to", ": the third month of the year", ": the progression of epileptic activity through the motor centers of the cerebral cortex that is manifested in localized convulsions in first one and then an adjacent part of the body" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rch", "\u02c8m\u00e4rch", "imperatively often", "\u02c8m\u00e4rch", "\u02c8m\u00e4rch", "\u02c8m\u00e4rch", "\u02c8m\u00e4rch", "\u02c8m\u00e4rch" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "14th century, in the meaning defined above", "Verb (1)", "14th century, in the meaning defined above", "Verb (2)", "15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1", "Noun (2)", "circa 1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun (3)", "13th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194846" }, "mare's nest":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a false discovery, illusion, or deliberate hoax", ": a place, condition, or situation of great disorder or confusion" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "chance-medley", "chaos", "confusion", "disarrangement", "disarray", "dishevelment", "disorder", "disorderedness", "disorderliness", "disorganization", "free-for-all", "havoc", "heck", "hell", "jumble", "mess", "messiness", "misorder", "muddle", "muss", "shambles", "snake pit", "tumble", "welter" ], "antonyms":[ "order", "orderliness" ], "examples":[ "the lack of planning had resulted in the city's evacuation being a mare's nest of epic proportions" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182856" }, "margin":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter", ": the outside limit and adjoining surface of something : edge", ": a spare amount or measure or degree allowed or given for contingencies or special situations", ": a bare minimum below which or an extreme limit beyond which something becomes impossible or is no longer desirable", ": the limit below which economic activity cannot be continued under normal conditions", ": an area, state, or condition excluded from or existing outside the mainstream", ": the difference which exists between net sales and the cost of merchandise sold and from which expenses are usually met or profit derived", ": the excess market value of collateral over the face of a loan", ": cash or collateral that is deposited by a client with a commodity or securities broker to protect the broker from loss on a contract", ": the client's equity in securities bought with the aid of credit obtained specifically (as from a broker) for that purpose", ": a range about a specified figure within which a purchase is to be made", ": measure or degree of difference", ": to provide with an edging or border", ": to form a margin to : border", ": to add margin to", ": to use as margin", ": to provide margin for", ": to buy (securities) on margin", ": the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of print or writing", ": border entry 1 sense 2", ": an extra amount (as of time or money) allowed for use if needed", ": a measurement of difference", ": the outside limit or edge of something (as a bodily part or a wound)", ": the part of consciousness at a particular moment that is felt only vaguely and dimly", ": the difference between net sales and the cost of the merchandise sold from which expenses are usually met or profits derived", ": the amount by which the market value of collateral is greater than the face value of a loan", ": cash or collateral deposited in a regulated amount by a client with a broker who is financing the purchase of securities \u2014 see also regulation t", ": a deposit made with a broker by a client who is trading in futures" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-j\u0259n", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-j\u0259n", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-j\u0259n", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-j\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "border", "borderline", "bound", "boundary", "brim", "circumference", "compass", "confines", "edge", "edging", "end", "frame", "fringe", "hem", "perimeter", "periphery", "rim", "skirt", "skirting", "verge" ], "antonyms":[ "border", "bound", "edge", "frame", "fringe", "rim", "skirt" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "Please write your name in the left margin of the page.", "a book with wide margins", "Mountains lie at the city's northern margins .", "Verb", "the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "When that margin narrows, the most efficient banks will be better equipped to handle the slimmer spreads. \u2014 John Dobosz, Forbes , 21 June 2022", "Even at this moment of windfall refinery earnings, where the profit margin on each barrel of oil processed has jumped from a dollar or two a year ago to as much as $18 today, investors are hardly jumping at the opportunity to enter the sector. \u2014 Evan Halper, Washington Post , 20 June 2022", "The landmark union election concluded on Saturday evening with 65 workers voting for the unionization and 33 against it, a nearly two-to-one margin in favor of the union, according to a preliminary tally from the National Labor Relations Board. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 19 June 2022", "Although the review is technically not over, its hand recount of 2.1 million ballots found Joe Biden's margin of victory widened slightly. \u2014 Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic , 18 June 2022", "Since June 2000, political parties are required by French law to respect gender parity within a margin of 2% at the legislative elections. \u2014 Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 June 2022", "The company is targeting an operating profit margin of between 27% and 30%, compared with last year\u2019s record of 25%. \u2014 Eric Sylvers, WSJ , 16 June 2022", "It\u2019s the largest division lead in baseball, a half-game wider of a margin than what the Yankees have run up on the AL East. \u2014 James Yasko, Chron , 16 June 2022", "The poll\u2019s margin of error is plus-minus 4.9 percentage points. \u2014 Mark Murray, NBC News , 16 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "This isn\u2019t the first time Son has linked IPO mandates to margin loans. \u2014 Ruth David, Bloomberg.com , 16 Feb. 2022", "Many of those retail investors who entered the market turned to margin trading to make risky moves in 2020. \u2014 Joe Walsh, Forbes , 6 July 2021", "Factors such as product mix and revenue management, as well as better demand planning helped, and the company will now double down on segments that are accretive to margin such as e-commerce and skincare. \u2014 Kevin Rozario, Forbes , 10 May 2021", "Even so, Melius Research analyst Scott Davis has argued there\u2019s no structural reason that margins can\u2019t return to the mid-teen levels of yesteryear. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Nov. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1715, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184932" }, "marginal":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet", ": of, relating to, or situated at a margin or border", ": not of central importance", ": limited in extent, significance, or stature", ": occupying the borderland of a relatively stable territorial or cultural area", ": characterized by the incorporation of habits and values from two divergent (see divergent sense 1 ) cultures and by incomplete assimilation (see assimilate entry 1 sense 2a ) in either", ": excluded from or existing outside the mainstream of society, a group, or a school of thought", ": located at the fringe of consciousness", ": close to the lower limit of qualification, acceptability, or function : barely exceeding the minimum requirements", ": having a character or capacity fitted to yield a supply of goods which when marketed at existing price levels will barely cover the cost of production", ": of, relating to, or derived from goods produced and marketed with such result", ": relating to or being a function of a random variable that is obtained from a function of several random variables by integrating or summing over all possible values of the other variables", ": of, relating to, or situated at a margin or border", ": located at the fringe of consciousness" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rj-n\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-j\u0259-n\u1d4al", "\u02c8m\u00e4rj-n\u0259l, -\u0259n-\u1d4al" ], "synonyms":[ "borderline", "frontier" ], "antonyms":[ "interior" ], "examples":[ "There has been only a marginal improvement in her condition.", "His reading and writing abilities are marginal .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The agency did note a marginal detectable effect in the data that James Webb outputs. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 9 June 2022", "It should be noted that the broader S&P500 returned a marginal growth over the last month. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 9 June 2022", "The Weather Service\u2019s Weather Prediction Center has placed the region in a marginal risk zone for excessive rainfall that could cause flooding \u2014 mainly near streams and areas with poor drainage. \u2014 Jeff Halverson, Washington Post , 2 June 2022", "The marginal risk area has been pushed a bit southward in the latest update. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 1 June 2022", "Airlines have discovered the psychological allure of marginal luxury. \u2014 Mac Schwerin, The Atlantic , 29 May 2022", "Every marginal edge matters in the NBA, where little victories compound into much bigger ones. \u2014 Ben Cohen, WSJ , 27 May 2022", "Racial equality, and the marginal progress made in that area since Lincoln\u2019s death, were of secondary concern. \u2014 Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine , 27 May 2022", "Also, the journalist character, who is a big character in our movie was a marginal character in the initial story. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin marginalis , from Latin margin-, margo ", "first_known_use":[ "1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192304" }, "marine":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": of or relating to the sea", ": of or relating to the act or practice of sailing over the sea : nautical", ": of or relating to the commerce (see commerce entry 1 sense 2 ) of the sea : maritime", ": depicting the sea, seashore, or ships", ": of or relating to marines (see marine entry 2 sense 2 )", ": the mercantile and naval shipping of a country", ": seagoing ships especially in relation to nationality or class", ": one of a class of armed services personnel serving on shipboard or in close association with a naval force", ": a member of the U.S. Marine Corps", ": an executive department (as in France) having charge of naval affairs", ": a marine picture : seascape", ": of or relating to the sea", ": of or relating to the navigation of the sea : nautical", ": of or relating to soldiers in the United States Marine Corps", ": a soldier of the United States Marine Corps", ": the ships of a country" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u0113n", "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u0113n" ], "synonyms":[ "maritime", "oceanic", "pelagic" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Adjective", "marine animals such as dolphins and whales", "he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach", "Noun", "He is a former U.S. Marine .", "the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Those nutrients can prove detrimental to the health of the bay and its tributaries by stimulating the growth of algae, which strips the water of oxygen required to sustain marine life. \u2014 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun , 10 June 2022", "As in a natural-history museum, most of the marine life under discussion is divvied up by type and put on display. \u2014 Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ , 10 June 2022", "Tens of millions of tons of plastic pollute the oceans every year, dramatized by images of marine life strangled by plastic rings and accounts of birds that have died from ingesting plastic waste. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022", "Made mostly of pH-neutral cement, stainless steel, and basalt, the sculpture provides an artificial reef that encourages coral growth and provides a novel place for marine life to colonize and inhabit while steering tourists away from natural reefs. \u2014 Ross Kenneth Urken, Travel + Leisure , 8 June 2022", "The Marine Mammal Center, the world\u2019s largest hospital for seals, sea lions, sea otters and other marine life, reopened to visitors Friday for the first time since the pandemic began and after major renovations. \u2014 Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 June 2022", "The Sea Shepherd fleet plies the oceans to protect marine wildlife. \u2014 Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 Feb. 2022", "Expanding offshore wind is seen as key to the energy transition and reducing the effects of warming on marine wildlife. \u2014 Scientific American Custom Media, Scientific American , 20 Jan. 2022", "Both onshore and offshore wind projects have long generated opposition from local communities, fishermen and environmentalists who say the huge turbines jeopardize ecosystems, birds and marine wildlife. \u2014 Petra Cahill, NBC News , 4 Nov. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Add the weight of other supplies and it\u2019s apparent that every marine , soldier and border guard in the sprawling Azovstol complex\u2014with its layers of underground bunkers and tunnels\u2014would require his own drone delivery, every day. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 4 May 2022", "That product, which protects ships for trips taken throughout a year, typically costs 0.04% of a ship\u2019s value, said Marcus Baker, global head of marine and cargo at the insurance broker Marsh Inc., a unit of Marsh McLennan Cos. \u2014 Julie Steinberg, WSJ , 7 May 2022", "Reed, a discharged marine and University of North Texas student who was visiting Moscow in 2019 when he was arrested, was imprisoned in Russia for nearly three years while Whelan has been there for approximately four years. \u2014 Ariana Garcia, Chron , 29 Apr. 2022", "The area is cherished for its rich marine and animal life fostered by seasonal sea ice, a rarity along this latitude of the Northern Hemisphere. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Apr. 2022", "Scott, who was a businessman, partnered with engineer Elbert Hall and manufactured high- performance internal combustion engines for aircraft, marine and truck engines. \u2014 Regina Cole, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022", "Ann-Marie Jacoby, a Duke University marine and conservation scientist, peered through binoculars, then smiled in recognition. \u2014 Christina Larson, Baltimore Sun , 7 Apr. 2022", "This is all credited to a potent combination of marine and plant ingredients including padina pavonica, chlorella, and antioxidant-rich ginkgo biloba (translation: brown algae, green microalgae, and a tree native to China, respectively). \u2014 Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure , 25 Mar. 2022", "Freedom for a third American \u2014 a former marine who Venezuelan officials insist is a covert American operative \u2014 came close to happening but didn\u2019t. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Noun", "1669, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185549" }, "mariner":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship : seaman , sailor", ": seaman sense 1 , sailor" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-\u0259-n\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-r\u0259-", "\u02c8mer-\u0259-n\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "gob", "hearty", "jack", "jack-tar", "navigator", "sailor", "salt", "sea dog", "seafarer", "seaman", "shipman", "swab", "swabbie", "swabby", "tar" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the ancient Phoenicians were outstanding mariners who explored and colonized much of the eastern Mediterranean", "Recent Examples on the Web", "After the Games, Mr. Johnson worked as a mail carrier and then as a merchant mariner . \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022", "After the Games, Johnson worked as a mail carrier and then as a merchant mariner . \u2014 Tim Arango, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022", "Robert Lee Willoughby, son of Ira Franklin Willoughby, a merchant mariner and wallpaper installer, and Theresa Elizabeth Willoughby, a homemaker, was born in Baltimore and raised in Little Italy. \u2014 Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun , 23 May 2022", "Portland\u2019s mariner madam Nancy Boggs, who is thought to have run a bawdy barge up and down the Willamette River in the late 1800s. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 Mar. 2022", "The survivor was rescued after a good Samaritan, a mariner on a commercial tugboat, spotted him clinging to the hull of a boat about 45 miles east of Fort Pierce Inlet, according to the Coast Guard. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Jan. 2022", "In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, Costner\u2019s reluctant mariner fights starvation and outlaws smokers while helping a woman and a young girl try to find dry land. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 18 Jan. 2022", "This 16-inch classic mariner chain is a more elevated take on the classic style and is perfect for layering with longer pendant necklaces and chokers. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 Jan. 2022", "The fact of it is that neither place was any mariner \u2019s notion of an ideal harbor, but by 1890, as the city\u2019s population and eminence were muscular, the showdown between the two sites was coming on fast. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin marinarius , from marinus ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-203835" }, "maritime":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or bordering on the sea", ": of or relating to navigation or commerce on the sea", ": having the characteristics of a mariner", ": of or relating to ocean navigation or trade", ": bordering on or living near the sea", ": of or relating to navigation or commerce on navigable waters" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-\u0259-\u02cct\u012bm", "\u02c8ma-r\u0259-", "\u02c8mer-\u0259-\u02cct\u012bm", "\u02c8mar-\u0259-\u02cct\u012bm" ], "synonyms":[ "marine", "nautical", "navigational" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The country's maritime industry is an important part of its economy.", "She's an expert in maritime law.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The period saw the consolidation of a proud republic, a new spirit of intellectual and creative freedom, and the accumulation of great wealth based on maritime trade \u2014 some of it supported by slavery. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Jan. 2022", "At stake is fishing \u2014 a tiny industry economically that looms large symbolically for maritime nations like Britain and France. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 30 Oct. 2021", "First discovered through excavations back in 1959, archaeologists found ceramic vessels and copper artifacts in the igloo-like tombs which showed the importance of maritime trade across the Arabian Gulf. \u2014 Melanie Swan, CNN , 6 June 2022", "The plan restores the Marines to their original and most sacred mission: the maritime defense of America and its allies. \u2014 Mike Gallagher, WSJ , 30 May 2022", "Weather presents another major problem: Mount Hood is a solo stratovolcano plopped in a maritime climate with a prominence of 7,706 feet above an endless sea of Douglas fir. \u2014 Outside Online , 29 May 2022", "Experts say the shift to maritime attempts is at least in part the result of stricter border enforcement on land. \u2014 David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 Oct. 2021", "In her ruling, Judge Joan E. Donoghue, the ICJ president, dismissed Kenya\u2019s argument that Somalia had already agreed to the maritime boundary claimed by Kenya. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Oct. 2021", "The maritime boundary remains an area of contention. \u2014 Daniel Markind, Forbes , 19 May 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin maritimus , from mare ", "first_known_use":[ "circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184243" }, "mark":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "noun ()", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a boundary land", ": a conspicuous object serving as a guide for travelers", ": something (such as a line, notch, or fixed object) designed to record position", ": one of the bits of leather or colored bunting placed on a sounding line at intervals", ": target", ": the starting line or position in a track event", ": goal , object", ": an object of attack, ridicule, or abuse", ": a victim or prospective victim of a swindle", ": the point under discussion", ": condition of being correct or accurate", ": a standard of performance, quality, or condition : norm", ": sign , indication", ": an impression (such as a scratch, scar, or stain) made on something", ": a distinguishing trait or quality : characteristic", ": a symbol used for identification or indication of ownership", ": a cross made in place of a signature", ": trademark", ": a written or printed symbol (such as a comma or colon)", ": postmark", ": a symbol used to represent a teacher's estimate of a student's work or conduct", ": grade", ": a figure registering a point or level reached or achieved", ": record", ": attention , notice", ": importance , distinction", ": a lasting or strong impression", ": an assessment of merits : rating", ": to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of", ": to plot the course of : chart", ": to set apart by or as if by a line or boundary", ": to designate as if by a mark", ": to make or leave a mark on", ": to furnish with natural marks", ": to label so as to indicate price or quality", ": to make notations in or on", ": to make note of in writing : jot", ": to indicate by a mark or symbol", ": register , record", ": to determine the value of by means of marks or symbols : grade", ": characterize , distinguish", ": signalize", ": to take notice of : observe", ": to pick up (one's golf ball) from a putting green and substitute a marker", ": to take careful notice", ": to keep the time of a marching step by moving the feet alternately without advancing", ": to maintain a static state of readiness", ": any of various old European units of weight used especially for gold and silver", ": a unit equal to about eight ounces (248 grams)", ": a unit of value:", ": an old English unit equal to 13 shillings and 4 pence", ": any one of various old Scandinavian or German units of value", ": a unit and corresponding silver coin of the 16th century worth \u00b9/\u2082 thaler", ": deutsche mark", ": the basic monetary unit of East Germany replaced in 1990 by the West German deutsche mark", ": markka", ": an early Jewish Christian traditionally identified as the writer of the Gospel of Mark", ": the second Gospel (see gospel entry 1 sense 1 ) in the New Testament \u2014 see Bible Table", ": a king of Cornwall, uncle of Tristram, and husband of Isolde", ": a blemish (as a scratch or stain) made on a surface", ": a written or printed symbol", ": something that shows that something else exists : sign , indication", ": something aimed at : target", ": a grade or score showing the quality of work or conduct", ": something designed or serving to record position", ": the starting line of a race", ": to indicate a location", ": to set apart by a line or boundary", ": to make a shape, symbol, or word on", ": to decide and show the value or quality of : grade", ": to be an important characteristic of", ": to take notice of", ": a narrow deep hollow on the surface of the crown of a horse's incisor tooth that gradually becomes obliterated by the wearing away of the crown and therefore is indicative of the animal's age and usually disappears from the lower central incisors about the sixth year while traces may remain in the upper until the eleventh", ": an impression or trace made or occurring on something \u2014 see birthmark , strawberry mark", ": a cut (as an ear notch) made on livestock for identification", ": a character usually in the form of a cross or X that is made as a substitute for a signature by a person who cannot write his or her name", ": a character, device, label, brand, seal, or other sign put on an article or used in connection with a service especially to show the maker or owner, to certify quality, or for identification:", ": trademark", ": service mark", ": to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of", ": to affix a significant identifying mark (as a trademark) to", ": to adjust (cash deposited with a lender of securities) to the prevailing market price", ": to value (an option or futures contract) in accordance with the market value prevailing on the last business day of the year for tax purposes" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rk", "\u02c8m\u00e4rk", "\u02c8m\u00e4rk", "\u02c8m\u00e4rk" ], "synonyms":[ "label", "tag", "ticket" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The couple is also responsible for their own food, clothing, entertainment and bedding, and though there's a resupply trip at the three-month mark , they will be otherwise cut off from the mainland during this period. \u2014 Katherine Lagrave, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 18 Jan. 2017", "Texans are feeling the bite of winter this weekend with some places not even reaching the freezing mark . \u2014 Brett Barrouquere, Houston Chronicle , 7 Jan. 2017", "The Dow Jones industrial average traded within 1 point of the record 20,000 mark . \u2014 Ana Swanson, Washington Post , 6 Jan. 2017", "In Lombardi\u2019s nine seasons in Green Bay, the Packers won five NFL titles, including the first two Super Bowls, and posted an 89-29-4 mark . \u2014 Honolulu Star-Advertiser , 5 Jan. 2017", "This has made its mark , with only 65 percent of millennials owning such cards, compared to 83 percent of baby boomers and 78 percent of generation Xers. \u2014 Houston Chronicle , 29 Dec. 2016", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Fifty Years Ago Church of the Lighted Window marked its 70th birthday on April 9, 1967. \u2014 Carol Cormaci, La Ca\u00f1ada Valley Sun , 4 Apr. 2017", "Officially, this national holiday marks the anniversary of the First Fleet of British settlers arriving in New South Wales in 1788. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 26 Jan. 2017", "The fundraising gala was the opening event for the 75th Commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attack and marked the 10th anniversary for the Pacific Aviation Museum. \u2014 Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii's News Leader , 26 Dec. 2016", "The first Friday of the month marks the first formal day of operation for Bar Elixrs, Chinatown\u2019s newest watering hole. \u2014 Star-advertiser Staff, Honolulu Star-Advertiser , 29 Nov. 2016", "But in naming Hussein crown prince early, Abdullah had hoped to avoid the confusion and anxiety in the kingdom that marked his father\u2019s last days. \u2014 Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic , 19 Feb. 2014" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)", "Noun (2)", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun (3)", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204601" }, "mark down":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a lowering of price", ": the amount by which an original selling price is reduced", ": to put a lower price on" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rk-\u02ccdau\u0307n" ], "synonyms":[ "attenuate", "break", "cheapen", "depreciate", "depress", "devaluate", "devalue", "downgrade", "lower", "reduce", "sink", "write down", "write off" ], "antonyms":[ "appreciate", "enhance", "mark up", "upgrade" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "On Wednesday, the company said earnings for the April quarter were hurt by higher markdown rates and inventory impairments, and lower-than-expected sales in those discretionary categories. \u2014 Suzanne Kapner, WSJ , 18 May 2022", "Then, there are one-off sales at Onia, Andie, and CUUP, each with reviewer-favorite swimsuits at a markdown . \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 24 May 2022", "Down $32 from the $47.99 price it's regularly sold for, this set is at a markdown of 66%! \u2014 Melissa Lee, USA TODAY , 18 Sep. 2020", "The massive markdown is causing some observers to pause and reflect on the current state of tech. \u2014 David Ingram, NBC News , 7 May 2022", "Another midi dress on major markdown is this poplin dress with a pink floral pattern. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 12 Mar. 2022", "Retailers will also charge promotional and advertising fees, in addition to requiring that brands fund the markdown expenses when items go on sale, all of which accounts for trade spend or trade allowances. \u2014 Errol Schweizer, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022", "There are also plenty of pretty seasonal patterns on markdown until the 23rd. \u2014 Sarah Madaus, SELF , 17 Feb. 2022", "Haus Laboratories' now-$14 palette is another big markdown that shoppers are loving. \u2014 Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com , 29 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1833, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220249" }, "mark up":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": an amount added to the cost price to determine the selling price", ": profit", ": a U.S. Congressional committee session at which a bill is put into final form before it is reported out", ": to put a markup on" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rk-\u02cc\u0259p" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "The retail markup on their products is 25 percent.", "selling used cars at high markups", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Example of successful price controls was a US District Court case affirmed in December 2021 a win for DOJ wherein a businessman did 367% markup and was price gouging in early days of the pandemic. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022", "Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) promises to sell medications for the cost of the drugs plus a 15% markup and a $3 dollar pharmacist fee. \u2014 Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 24 Jan. 2022", "Prices for single-family homes have skyrocketed to well above $600,000 on average the last two years, a more than 50% markup from Anchorage prices, realtors say. \u2014 Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News , 15 Jan. 2022", "The goal of this strategy is to quickly add value to your investment and sell it at a markup for a healthy profit. \u2014 Michael Ligon, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022", "Schema markup is behind-the-scenes code placed on the pages of your website and is used to help search engines better understand what those pages are about. \u2014 Randy Soderman, Forbes , 5 May 2022", "So the markup on gasoline has increased modestly since 2008, but not nearly as much as this tweet suggests. \u2014 Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica , 26 Apr. 2022", "The markup on hot foods like pizza and burgers can be as high as 30 percent. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Mar. 2022", "With a factory cost of $75, the retail markup for my glasses was 996%. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1868, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185731" }, "marked":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": having an identifying mark", ": having a distinctive or emphasized character", ": enjoying fame or notoriety", ": being an object of attack, suspicion, or vengeance", ": overtly signaled by a linguistic feature", ": having notes or information written on it", ": noticeable", ": showing identification" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rkt", "\u02c8m\u00e4rkt" ], "synonyms":[ "arresting", "bodacious", "bold", "brilliant", "catchy", "commanding", "conspicuous", "dramatic", "emphatic", "eye-catching", "flamboyant", "grabby", "kenspeckle", "noisy", "noticeable", "prominent", "pronounced", "remarkable", "showy", "splashy", "striking" ], "antonyms":[ "inconspicuous", "unemphatic", "unflamboyant", "unnoticeable", "unobtrusive", "unremarkable", "unshowy" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "He speaks with a marked accent.", "There was a marked change in her attitude.", "There's been a marked improvement in the weather.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "May 14, an officer stopped a car for a marked lanes violation. \u2014 cleveland , 17 May 2022", "The study examined 46 patients six to 10 months after they were hospitalized with the virus and showed a marked decrease in their intellectual capabilities. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 4 May 2022", "The state has also seen a marked decrease in mail voting overall, particularly among Republicans. \u2014 Elizabeth Findell, WSJ , 2 Mar. 2022", "The driver was cited for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle; negligent operation of a motor vehicle; and a marked lanes violation. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 21 Sep. 2021", "Fifty-four percent of offers are going to Asian students, a marked decrease. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 June 2021", "There was a marked decrease in the number of white men in medical school, from 61.2% to 25.7% and an increase in the number of Asian men from 2.1% to 10.7%. \u2014 Usha Lee Mcfarling, STAT , 28 Apr. 2021", "The twice-per-day training strategy resulted in a marked decrease in muscle glycogen after the first workout, such that the participants started the second workout with significantly lower muscle glycogen than before the day\u2019s first workout. \u2014 Jason Karp, Outside Online , 10 Feb. 2021", "Investigators believe a silver Nissan Altima with five people inside was traveling south on Murray when the driver ran a red light and struck the deputy\u2019s marked car. \u2014 oregonlive , 3 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-231304" }, "married":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": being in the state of matrimony : wedded", ": of or relating to marriage : connubial", ": united , joined", ": a married person" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-\u0113d", "\u02c8ma-r\u0113d" ], "synonyms":[ "conjugal", "connubial", "marital", "matrimonial", "nuptial", "wedded" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Adjective", "They are happily married with several children.", "a sermon on the joys and responsibilities of married love", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Again Lopez was notably married to singer Marc Anthony for 10 years and divorced in 2014. \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 10 June 2022", "Aleida, introduced as a child in the 1960s and 70s of the first season, is now a married mother and senior engineer at NASA. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022", "Britney Spears may be a married woman by the end of the day. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 9 June 2022", "The affidavit said Barker and the victim are married but separated and currently living separately. \u2014 al , 9 June 2022", "Oscar Isaac and Elvira Lind\u2019s production company has signed a first-look deal with Endeavor Content that will see the married pair collaborate with the studio\u2019s TV, film and documentary teams to develop and produce content for all platforms. \u2014 Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022", "In April 2022, the Danish royal family confirmed Prince Gustav and Carina Axelsson would finally be married , and the two tied the knot this weekend at Berleburg Castle Chapel. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 7 June 2022", "In the period before Roe, women had to be married to have access to contraception. \u2014 Lisa Tozzi, Rolling Stone , 7 June 2022", "The comic brings other comedians to the stage to talk about married life. \u2014 Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com , 6 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The 36-year-old married , working (real estate), mother-of-two ran a track 5000 PR of 15:04 in June, a 68:57 half-marathon best in October, and an American record women-only race 10-mile best of 51:23 in November. \u2014 Amby Burfoot, Outside Online , 14 Dec. 2020", "While visiting his home country in August, the 23-year-old married and then returned to Portland to get immigration papers to bring his new wife to live with him. \u2014 oregonlive , 16 Dec. 2020", "Joe seemed to find his place in the conviviality of saloon life \u2014 the constant company of other people; the distracting kookiness and drama of the regulars; the dutiful marrieds , the swingers. \u2014 Ginia Bellafante, New York Times , 18 Apr. 2020", "Also in the news, a London School of Economics professor and author of a forthcoming book claimed childless single people are happier than marrieds . \u2014 Allison Schrager, Quartz , 20 June 2019", "Econ- omies of scale\u2014everything from splitting rent to sharing groceries\u2014can also help marrieds quickly build wealth (that\u2019s the value of your assets like savings and stocks and property, minus any debt). \u2014 Kerri Anne Renzulli, Glamour , 18 Jan. 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Noun", "1897, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202216" }, "marry":{ "type":[ "interjection", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to join in marriage according to law or custom", ": to give in marriage", ": to take as spouse : wed", ": to perform the ceremony of marriage for", ": to obtain by marriage", ": to unite in close and usually permanent relation", ": to take a spouse : wed", ": combine , unite", ": to become a member of by marriage", ": to take for husband or wife", ": to become joined in marriage", ": to join in marriage", ": to give in marriage" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-\u0113", "\u02c8ma-r\u0113", "\u02c8mer-\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "wed" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "In Berlin, Diana would marry Mosley in secret with only a handful of people attending the 1936 nuptials\u2014 including Hitler, Goebbels, and her sister Unity. \u2014 Emma Fraser, Town & Country , 11 June 2022", "On Thursday, June 9, Britney Spears will marry Sam Asghari, whom the pop star has been dating for about five years. \u2014 Carrie Wittmer, Glamour , 9 June 2022", "The pop superstar is set to marry her fianc\u00e9 Sam Asghari, a personal trainer turned actor, on Thursday, a source close to the singer tells CNN. \u2014 Chloe Melas, CNN , 9 June 2022", "When blended with an emulsifier like mayo or mustard, the liquids can marry into one smooth mixture. \u2014 Robin Miller, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022", "The meticulous details marry the NBA\u2019s visual identity with Louis Vuitton\u2019s by utilizing basketball nets and gold chains \u2014 a nod to the NBA trophy \u2014 in the design. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 2 June 2022", "AirPods Pro marry the convenience of wireless earbuds with the sound quality of over-ear headphones. \u2014 Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping , 2 June 2022", "When blended with an emulsifier like mayo or mustard, the liquids can marry into one smooth mixture. \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 27 May 2022", "Smith got down on one knee to ask Santos to marry him in front of the heavily cheering crowd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. \u2014 Jd Knapp, PEOPLE.com , 3 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a", "Interjection", "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182623" }, "marshal":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces", ": a person who arranges and directs the ceremonial aspects of a gathering", ": field marshal", ": a general officer of the highest military rank", ": an officer having charge of prisoners", ": a ministerial (see ministerial sense 3 ) officer appointed for a judicial district (as of the U.S.) to execute the process of the courts and perform various duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": a city law officer entrusted with particular duties", ": the administrative head of a city police department or fire department", ": to place in proper rank or position", ": to bring together and order in an appropriate or effective way", ": to lead ceremoniously or solicitously : usher", ": to take form or order", ": a person who arranges and directs ceremonies", ": an officer of the highest rank in some military forces", ": a federal official having duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": the head of a division of a city government", ": to arrange in order", ": a ministerial officer appointed for each judicial district of the U.S. to execute the process of the courts and perform various duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": a law officer in some cities (as New York) of the U.S. who is entrusted with particular duties (as serving the process of justice of the peace courts)", ": the administrative head of the police or especially fire department in some cities of the U.S.", ": to fix the order of (assets) with respect to liability or availability for payment of obligations", ": to fix the order of (as liens or remedies) with respect to priority against a debtor's assets \u2014 see also marshaling" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "mobilize", "muster", "rally" ], "antonyms":[ "demob", "demobilize" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "She carefully marshaled her thoughts before answering the question.", "marshaled their forces for battle", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The state marshal assigned to serve the arrest order is still trying to do so, according to court officials and records. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 30 May 2022", "So much so that at times, the fire marshal issued occupancy warnings. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 May 2022", "But for now, both justice and liberty are inaccessible by order of the marshal . \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022", "The estimated damage to the home is not yet known; the Wauwatosa fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. \u2014 Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 10 May 2022", "Upon arrival at the scene, the fire marshal determined that the blaze was likely caused by arson, the release stated. \u2014 Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 8 May 2022", "The smell of fresh lumber lingered in the air, the fire marshal was checking emergency sprinklers and workers were setting up a jukebox with Dylan\u2019s greatest hits - in lieu of the reclusive genius himself. \u2014 Annie Gowen, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022", "About 120 workers checked door-to-door for residents who might have been unable to call for help, said Butch Browning, the state fire marshal . \u2014 New York Times , 23 Mar. 2022", "The county\u2019s heraldic bearings are on the uniforms of sheriff's deputies and the fire marshal . \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 16 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cut short a summit in southern Japan to return to the capital, Tokyo, after the boat sinking and instructed authorities to marshal all resources in the rescue effort. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Apr. 2022", "The framework for such a declaration would then be used to marshal local school districts and county schools into adopting their own bills of rights. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022", "Other opponents, meanwhile, are attempting to marshal anti-Hezbollah sentiment into a political coalition that could grab enough seats in Parliament to challenge the group. \u2014 Nazih Osseiran, WSJ , 15 May 2022", "Zain Rizvi at Public Citizen believes the Summit could have been the moment for Biden to marshal the resources of the U.S. government and say how America and its partners would vaccinate the world. \u2014 Madhukar Pai, Forbes , 23 Sep. 2021", "And the former prime minister is widely expected to try to marshal his party loyalists \u2014 and there are many, still galvanized by his stated platform of fighting corruption and helping the poor \u2014 in elections expected this fall. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022", "It was renewed annually until last July, when the coalition failed to marshal the votes and the ban expired. \u2014 Abbas Al Lawati And Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 14 Mar. 2022", "In 1986, Greiman helped marshal through the General Assembly the $120 million funding by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox. \u2014 Bob Goldsborough, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2022", "Kalulu and Tomori took turns to superbly marshal Victor Osimhen, whom many consider the best striker in the league, with both players matching Osimhen for pace. \u2014 Emmet Gates, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185102" }, "marshall":{ "type":[ "biographical name ()", "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "Alfred 1842\u20131924 English economist", "Barry J(ames) 1951\u2013 Australian microbiologist", "George Catlett 1880\u20131959 American general and statesman", "John 1755\u20131835 American jurist; chief justice U.S. Supreme Court (1801\u201335)", "Thomas Riley 1854\u20131925 vice president of the U.S. (1913\u201321)", "Thurgood 1908\u20131993 American jurist", "city in northeastern Texas population 23,523" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194454" }, "martial":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "biographical name" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior", ": relating to an army or to military life", ": experienced in or inclined to war : warlike", ": having to do with or suitable for war", "circa a.d. 40\u2013 circa 103 Marcus Valerius Martialis Roman epigrammatist" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "military", "soldierly" ], "antonyms":[ "unsoldierly" ], "examples":[ "the marching band played \u201cThe Battle Hymn of the Republic\u201d and several other martial airs", "one of the basic tenets of martial law", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The eyes are wider, the martial arts moves more on display, his shouts quirkier. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022", "Looking for puppet shows, live music for all ages, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, carnival games, bike repair stations and a vendor marketplace, as well as cooking demonstrations and activities at the weekly farmers market. \u2014 Chris Kelly, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Use swordplay based on Chinese martial arts to fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers in Wo Long, the latest game from Team Ninja. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 13 June 2022", "The idea was for the dildos \u2014 including Homelander's Star-Spangled Banger, the Deep's Flounder Pounder, and Black Noir's Silent Screamer \u2014 to be treated like kali sticks, which are used in Filipino martial arts. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 11 June 2022", "James Conner has a tattoo of Bruce Lee on one arm, and the Cardinals running back lives his football life by one of the martial arts master's mantras. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 9 June 2022", "Asia\u2019s largest martial arts promotion, and their youngest sister, Victoria, became the youngest fighter signed by the company at 16. \u2014 Roman Stubbs, Anchorage Daily News , 8 June 2022", "Around that time, Stewart, a fit martial arts instructor, started feeling more and more fatigued. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 6 June 2022", "There\u2019s also the inherent, mesmerizing beauty of lightsaber spinning, which is based in traditional Japanese martial arts. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 2 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin martialis of Mars, from Mart-, Mars ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212726" }, "marvellous":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": causing wonder : astonishing", ": miraculous , supernatural", ": of the highest kind or quality : notably superior", ": causing wonder or astonishment", ": of the finest kind or quality" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rv-(\u0259-)l\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "amazing", "astonishing", "astounding", "awesome", "awful", "eye-opening", "fabulous", "miraculous", "portentous", "prodigious", "staggering", "stunning", "stupendous", "sublime", "surprising", "wonderful", "wondrous" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "We had a marvelous time at the party.", "He has a marvelous way with children.", "The weather was simply marvelous .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Maui is always marvelous \u2014 but even more so now that The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is getting a major refresh. \u2014 Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure , 15 June 2022", "Sergei Fedorov continued his marvelous spring as well, scoring twice and assisting on two other goals. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 5 June 2022", "The images are variously goofy, charming, solemn, moving, puzzling, forthright, bizarre, deadpan, upright, offbeat, patriotic, startling, mundane, and, of course, frequently marvelous . \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2022", "The other two face east and have large windows to take advantage of the marvelous views. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 21 May 2022", "Wouldn\u2019t that have looked marvelous on my hospital record. \u2014 Judy Sammon, cleveland , 17 May 2022", "Hugh Grant is marvelous in the movie \u2013 there's a lot there to be recommended. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022", "Don\u010di\u0107 just had the better overall season, from start to finish, and continues to do marvelous things with the ball in his hands. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 16 Apr. 2022", "It\u2019s in part because of his marvelous hall that these performances suffered not a single acoustic blur but instead came across in perfect fidelity. \u2014 Zachary Lewis, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English merveillous, borrowed from Anglo-French, from merveille marvel entry 1 + -ous -ous ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204642" }, "marvelous":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": causing wonder : astonishing", ": miraculous , supernatural", ": of the highest kind or quality : notably superior", ": causing wonder or astonishment", ": of the finest kind or quality" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rv-(\u0259-)l\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "amazing", "astonishing", "astounding", "awesome", "awful", "eye-opening", "fabulous", "miraculous", "portentous", "prodigious", "staggering", "stunning", "stupendous", "sublime", "surprising", "wonderful", "wondrous" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "We had a marvelous time at the party.", "He has a marvelous way with children.", "The weather was simply marvelous .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Maui is always marvelous \u2014 but even more so now that The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is getting a major refresh. \u2014 Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure , 15 June 2022", "Sergei Fedorov continued his marvelous spring as well, scoring twice and assisting on two other goals. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 5 June 2022", "The images are variously goofy, charming, solemn, moving, puzzling, forthright, bizarre, deadpan, upright, offbeat, patriotic, startling, mundane, and, of course, frequently marvelous . \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2022", "The other two face east and have large windows to take advantage of the marvelous views. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 21 May 2022", "Wouldn\u2019t that have looked marvelous on my hospital record. \u2014 Judy Sammon, cleveland , 17 May 2022", "Hugh Grant is marvelous in the movie \u2013 there's a lot there to be recommended. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022", "Don\u010di\u0107 just had the better overall season, from start to finish, and continues to do marvelous things with the ball in his hands. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 16 Apr. 2022", "It\u2019s in part because of his marvelous hall that these performances suffered not a single acoustic blur but instead came across in perfect fidelity. \u2014 Zachary Lewis, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English merveillous, borrowed from Anglo-French, from merveille marvel entry 1 + -ous -ous ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184800" }, "mask":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise", ": a person wearing a mask : masker", ": a figure of a head worn on the stage in antiquity to identify the character and project the voice", ": a grotesque false face worn at carnivals or in rituals", ": an often grotesque carved head or face used as an ornament (as on a keystone)", ": a sculptured face or a copy of a face made by means of a mold", ": a protective covering for the face or part of the face", "\u2014 see also ski mask", ": a device usually covering the mouth and nose to facilitate delivery of a gas (such as a general anesthetic) \u2014 see also oxygen mask", ": a comparable device or a covering (as of polypropylene fiber or cotton fabric) to prevent inhalation of dangerous substances or to prevent the inhalation or dispersal of exhaled infectious material (such as bacteria or viruses) \u2014 see also face mask , gas mask , procedure mask , surgical mask", ": a cosmetic preparation for the skin of the face that produces a tightening effect as it dries", ": something that serves to conceal or disguise : pretense , cloak", ": something that conceals from view", ": a translucent or opaque screen to cover part of the sensitive surface in taking or printing a photograph", ": a pattern of opaque material used to shield selected areas of a surface (as of a semiconductor) in deposition or etching (as in producing an integrated circuit) \u2014 see also photomask", ": the head or face of an animal (such as a fox or dog)", ": an area (such as the one around the eyes) of an animal's face that is distinguished by usually darker coloring", ": to provide or conceal (someone or something) with a mask: such as", ": to conceal (something) from view", ": to make (something) indistinct or imperceptible", ": to hide or conceal (something, such as one's motives or feelings)", ": to cover (the face or part of the face) with or as if with a mask", ": to cover (something) for protection", ": to modify the size or shape of (something, such as a photograph) by means of an opaque border", ": to put on a mask : to cover the face with a mask", ": to disguise one's true character or intentions", ": to take part in a masquerade", ": a cover for the face or part of the face used for disguise or protection", ": something that disguises or conceals", ": conceal , disguise", ": a protective covering for the face", ": any of various devices that cover the mouth and nose and are used to prevent inhalation of dangerous substances, to facilitate delivery of a gas (as oxygen or a general anesthetic), or to prevent the dispersal of exhaled infectious material \u2014 see gas mask , oxygen mask", ": a cosmetic preparation for the skin of the face that produces a tightening effect as it dries", ": to prevent (an atom or group of atoms) from showing its ordinary reactions", ": to modify or reduce the effect or activity of (as a process or a reaction)", ": to make indistinct or imperceptible", ": to raise the audibility threshold of (a sound) by the simultaneous presentation of another sound" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mask", "\u02c8mask", "\u02c8mask" ], "synonyms":[ "vizard" ], "antonyms":[ "camouflage", "cloak", "disguise", "dress up" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "Everyone wore costumes and masks to the dance.", "Doctors wear surgical masks in the operating room.", "Verb", "The house was masked by trees.", "They tried to mask their real purpose.", "She tried using perfume to mask the bad odor.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "During an unsuccessful run for an Anchorage School Board seat last year, Eledge drew scrutiny over a series of controversial social media posts, including one that denounced mask -wearing and made light of corporal punishment as a parenting tool. \u2014 Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News , 3 June 2022", "State House leaders chastised a fellow Democrat who suggested in an online discussion that those who don\u2019t support mask -wearing amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases but do support gun rights should kill themselves with their firearms. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022", "Also considers mask -wearing detrimental to children. \u2014 Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022", "The attitude in the West Wing more closely mirrors that of most Americans, who have eagerly moved away from mask -wearing and other strategies to prevent infection. \u2014 New York Times , 18 May 2022", "Following the risk level change, Evanston Township High School officials announced that the school reinstated its mask -wearing policy, requiring masking on school grounds beginning Monday with fewer than two weeks remaining in the school year. \u2014 Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune , 17 May 2022", "In years past, CMU\u2019s hijinks included a Yoda mask and a player sprinting to first base after a hit by pitch, egged on by raucous applause. \u2014 Mason Young, Detroit Free Press , 1 June 2022", "One of the women who was injured spoke at the meeting to a small crowd, hiding her face behind a mask and glasses. \u2014 Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022", "Especially now that individual mask and vaccine mandates are all but gone, and individual vigilance is, by and large, waning. \u2014 Byeli Cahan, ABC News , 17 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "In a valiant effort, the Crusaders put together an 8-3 run, if only to mask the dominant effort put forward by the Bombers en route to a 25-16 win. \u2014 Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer , 29 May 2022", "Sorokin has made no effort to mask the novel\u2019s contemporary relevance. \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "Public officials and businesses appear reluctant to return to a mandate and individuals are taking a wide-ranging approach, with some continuing to mask in some settings while others have little appetite for it. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 25 May 2022", "There is no exiting the arena gracefully through substitution, no convincing manner to mask the erosion of skills and speed. \u2014 New York Times , 24 May 2022", "Barbara Ferrer, the county\u2019s director of public health, stepped up her appeals for Angelenos to mask up indoors. \u2014 Karen Kaplanscience And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022", "With everything thrown at the Donbas now, any retreat there will be hard to mask . \u2014 Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News , 17 May 2022", "Attendees won't be tested and are strongly encouraged to mask . \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 14 May 2022", "Simmons said parents who feel the urge to mask their children should follow their instincts to do so. \u2014 Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Verb", "1539, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182555" }, "masquerade":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes":[], ": a costume for wear at such a gathering":[], ": an action or appearance that is mere disguise or show":[], ": to take part in a masquerade":[], ": to assume the appearance of something one is not":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-sk\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101d" ], "synonyms":[ "act", "airs", "charade", "disguise", "facade", "fa\u00e7ade", "front", "guise", "playacting", "pose", "pretense", "pretence", "put-on", "semblance", "show" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "She could not keep up the masquerade any longer.", "although she was deeply bored, she maintained a masquerade of polite interest as her guest droned on", "Verb", "He was masquerading under a false name.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Anti-fatness is often a more socially acceptable masquerade for anti-Blackness. \u2014 Ashley Andreou, Scientific American , 26 May 2022", "One through line is the carnival tradition, which recurs, chameleon-like, in everything from a eighteenth-century landscape of Dutch Suriname to a crowded village masquerade painted by the mid-century Ha\u00eftian artist S\u00e9n\u00e8que Obin. \u2014 Julian Lucas, The New Yorker , 4 May 2022", "Wally Westmore\u2019s makeups and Nellie Manley\u2019s hair supervision are all important in making the spectator accept the masquerade and, at the proper moments, in keeping the audience guessing. \u2014 Jack Moffitt, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022", "The masquerade will benefit the Center\u2019s youth programs, including the Sunburst Youth Housing Project. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 Apr. 2022", "His masquerade also reveals unexpected lines of kinship. \u2014 Julian Lucas, The New Yorker , 21 Feb. 2022", "Wynne, who has done legitimate business in the Eastern Bloc, trading in scientific machinery, is persuaded to fly to Moscow, to establish an overt professional link with Penkovsky and, under that masquerade , to bring back sensitive information. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 15 Mar. 2021", "Sophie Beckett, the daughter of an earl who is disdainfully treated as a servant by her stepmother, sneaks out to Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR , 25 Mar. 2022", "And the part of that campaign that the intelligence community missed was Russia's use of social media masquerade accounts masquerading as Americans to sow divisions. \u2014 CBS News , 2 Feb. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "This chewy beauty is as light as a Pinot Noir, and could even masquerade as a Grenache. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022", "Gujarat state has a long history of immigration to the United States, a trend that has only intensified during the pandemic, creating brisk demand for smuggling enterprises that masquerade as travel agencies. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022", "Barrel transfers in the dead of night from one vessel to another allowed Iran to masquerade under different flags, selling its oil to keen Asian buyers without catching the eye of Western monitors. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 15 Apr. 2022", "What is camp, however, is the production\u2019s decision to put an Oscar winner in 200 pounds of prosthetics to masquerade as a midwestern murdering mom. \u2014 Michael Appler, Variety , 11 Mar. 2022", "Prize will be a private, invitation-only distillers masquerade ball at Aviator Event Center and Pub on Saturday, Nov. 19, with music, food and drinks. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 7 Mar. 2022", "The trailer introduces audiences to some of the 16 men who intend to woo Nicole through courting gestures and an assortment of activities, from ballroom dancing to carriage rides and masquerade balls. \u2014 Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com , 14 Feb. 2022", "This far dwarfs the temporary construction jobs and scant, low-to-moderate paying positions as jailers or staff that are created and masquerade as COVID relief. \u2014 Morgan Simon, Forbes , 19 Jan. 2022", "In our conspiracy-laden times, where outright lies can masquerade as the truth even when facts smack them in the face, 5G gets a lot of attention. \u2014 Eric Griffith, PCMAG , 18 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle French, from Old Italian dialect mascarada , from Old Italian maschera mask":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun", "1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-160619" }, "mass-produced":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to produce in quantity usually by machinery" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmas-pr\u0259-\u02c8d\u00fcs", "-\u02c8dy\u00fcs" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"back-formation from mass production ", "first_known_use":[ "1923, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224952" }, "massive":{ "type":"adjective", "definitions":[ "forming or consisting of a large mass", "bulky", "weighty , heavy", "impressively large or ponderous", "having no regular form but not necessarily lacking crystalline structure", "large, solid, or heavy in structure", "large in scope or degree", "large in comparison to what is typical", "being extensive and severe", "imposing in excellence or grandeur", "having mass (see mass entry 2 sense 1c )", "very large, heavy, and solid", "large in comparison to what is typical", "being extensive and severe" ], "pronounciation":"\u02c8ma-siv", "synonyms":[ "heavy", "hefty", "ponderous", "weighty" ], "antonyms":[ "light", "weightless" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Despite the Texas Republican rhetoric that wind and solar are unreliable, Texas has a massive and growing fleet of renewables. \u2014 Ella Nilsen, CNN , 14 June 2022", "Jurassic World made a massive $208 million upon its debut in June 2015. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022", "Part of the problem is that mental health care is massive and very complicated. \u2014 Aparna Dhinakaran, Forbes , 9 June 2022", "The friar\u2019s presence in the image turns the Madonna into a colossus, massive and otherworldly. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 9 June 2022", "Globally, the film has earned a massive $548.6 million. \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 5 June 2022", "When all is said and done, both matches will have drawn massive and nearly equal public attention, but women\u2019s tennis still must engage in a fight for fair footing. \u2014 Kurt Streeter, New York Times , 3 June 2022", "Kelly has hauled a massive $39 million in fundraising so far this election cycle and had a formidable $23.2 million in his campaign coffers as of the end of March. \u2014 Paul Steinhauser, Fox News , 2 June 2022", "Top Gun Maverick more than delivered when flying into theaters over the long Memorial Day weekend, earning a massive $160.5 million to secure the biggest opening of all time for the holiday, not adjusted for inflation. \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English massiffe , from Anglo-French mascif , alteration of massiz , from Vulgar Latin *massicius , from Latin massa mass", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "masterful":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": inclined and usually competent to act as master", ": suggestive of a domineering nature", ": having or reflecting the power and skill of a master", ": tending to take control : displaying authority", ": having or showing great skill" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-f\u0259l", "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "adroit", "artful", "bravura", "deft", "delicate", "dexterous", "dextrous", "expert", "masterly", "practiced", "practised", "skillful", "virtuoso", "workmanlike" ], "antonyms":[ "amateur", "amateurish", "artless", "rude", "unprofessional", "unskillful" ], "examples":[ "His manner was masterful and abrupt.", "a masterful work of art", "He did a masterful job of staying out of trouble.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Carmichael is masterful at disguising punch lines in a thought so as not to interrupt its flow. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Apr. 2022", "Now, the quantity of videos, testimonies and other material is often polluted with disinformation, which Russians especially are masterful at propagating, and investigators have to sort though all of it. \u2014 Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2022", "Adapted from the classic Patricia Highsmith novel, this masterful thriller follows a chameleonic conman named Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), whose obsession with a wealthy playboy and his wife (Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow) spirals into darkness. \u2014 Lucia Tonelli, Town & Country , 31 May 2022", "It\u2019s a masterful balance of tones, and a marvel of a comedy special. \u2014 Washington Post Staff, Washington Post , 28 May 2022", "And after a masterful showing during the bonus golf, Justin Thomas is a major champion again. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 23 May 2022", "Dee Rees is one of cinema's most masterful voices, with works like Pariah and Bessie demanding attention. \u2014 Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2022", "An Oglethorpe University signee, Tosh put on a masterful display on goal with 11 saves in the second half and 13 total for the game. \u2014 Evan Dudley, al , 13 May 2022", "Curry has been masterful against Memphis all season long. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 13 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204059" }, "mastodon":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adjective or noun", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": any of various extinct mammals (genus Mammut synonym Mastodon ) of the elephant family existing from the Miocene through the Pleistocene that are distinguished from the related mammoths chiefly by molar teeth with cone-shaped cusps", ": one that is unusually large" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259-\u02ccd\u00e4n", "-d\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "behemoth", "blockbuster", "colossus", "dinosaur", "dreadnought", "elephant", "giant", "Goliath", "jumbo", "leviathan", "mammoth", "monster", "titan", "whale", "whopper" ], "antonyms":[ "diminutive", "dwarf", "half-pint", "midget", "mite", "peewee", "pygmy", "pigmy", "runt", "shrimp" ], "examples":[ "mom-and-pop stores just can't compete with these mastodons of retailing", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The life of a mastodon , an elephantine creature that roamed across North America 13,000 years ago, has been illuminated by a study of its tusks. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 18 June 2022", "Indiana made the American mastodon its official fossil earlier year, so now there are four states without a state fossil. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 2 May 2022", "At Elephant Butte Reservoir in New Mexico, a bachelor party stumbled across a fossilized mastodon skull that is millions of years old. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022", "The Farmington mastodon was the most complete example ever found in Connecticut. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com , 26 Mar. 2022", "Six-year-old Julian Gangon discovered a mastodon tooth while taking a walk with his family at the Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester Hills, Michigan. \u2014 Rachael Scott, CNN , 8 Oct. 2021", "For decades, paleontologists, archaeologists and ecologists have been debating about the fate of animals such as the American mastodon and saber-toothed cats. \u2014 Riley Black, Scientific American , 23 Sep. 2021", "If people were living down there 14,500 years ago, their ancestors probably began their southward trip from Beringia, the region connecting Siberia, Alaska, and the Yukon, well before the Clovis people speared their first American mastodon . \u2014 Ross Andersen, The Atlantic , 7 Sep. 2021", "But term limits transformed Sacramento not into a Greek-style agora of free men, but a swamp where Republican fortunes have sunk ever since like a mastodon in the La Brea tar pits. \u2014 Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"borrowed from New Latin Mastodont-, Mastodon, genus name, Latinization of French mastodonte, vernacular name for the animal, from Greek mast\u00f3s \"breast, nipple\" (probably from a pre-Greek substratal language) + French -odonte -odont ; so named from the nipple-like cusps on the crowns of the molar teeth", "first_known_use":[ "1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-171316" }, "matched":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "noun ()", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a person or thing equal or similar to another", ": one able to cope with another", ": an exact counterpart", ": a pair suitably associated", ": a contest between two or more parties", ": a contest (as in tennis or volleyball) completed when one player or side wins a specified number of sets or games", ": a marriage union", ": a prospective (see prospective sense 2b ) partner in marriage", ": to encounter successfully as an antagonist", ": to set in competition or opposition", ": to provide with a worthy competitor", ": to set in comparison", ": to join or give in marriage", ": to put in a set possessing equal or harmonizing attributes", ": to cause to correspond : suit", ": to be the counterpart of", ": to compare favorably with", ": to harmonize with", ": to provide with a counterpart", ": to provide funds complementary to", ": to fit together or make suitable for fitting together", ": to flip or toss (coins) and compare exposed faces", ": to toss coins with", ": to be a counterpart", ": a chemically prepared wick or cord formerly used in firing firearms or powder", ": a short slender piece of flammable material (such as wood) tipped with a combustible mixture that bursts into flame when slightly heated through friction (as by being scratched against a rough surface)", ": a person or thing that is equal to or as good as another", ": a contest between two individuals or teams", ": a thing that is exactly like another thing", ": two people or things that go well together", ": marriage sense 1", ": to be the same or suitable to one another", ": to choose something that is the same as another or goes with it", ": to place in competition", ": to be as good as", ": a short slender piece of material tipped with a mixture that produces fire when scratched" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach", "\u02c8mach" ], "synonyms":[ "correspond (to)", "equal", "parallel" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1) and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a", "Noun (2)", "1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205308" }, "matching":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": going together well : suitably paired or used together", ": having the same appearance, design, etc.", ": forming part of a pair or set", ": equal in amount", ": equal in amount to money obtained from another source" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-chi\u014b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190311" }, "matchup":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": match entry 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach-\u02cc\u0259p" ], "synonyms":[ "bout", "competition", "contest", "event", "game", "match", "meet", "sweepstakes", "sweep-stake", "tournament", "tourney" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Next for the Spartans (19-2) is a semifinals matchup with defending champion Kaukauna at approximately 9 p.m. Friday. \u2014 Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022", "Or maybe the Celtics with all their size, length and springiness are just a really tough matchup for a guy who has made a living on his IQ and tenacity as a 6-foot-6 frontcourt player. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022", "The lone home game during that span, meanwhile, is a colossal Christmas night matchup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. \u2014 Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic , 13 May 2022", "This is a matchup between two promising teams trying to reach their potential. \u2014 Dan Labbe, cleveland , 12 May 2022", "Both coaches are constantly politicking with the referees in what has been a physically pounding matchup . \u2014 Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 11 May 2022", "Miami faces Clemson on the road on Nov. 19 in what could be a massive ACC matchup . \u2014 Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel , 9 May 2022", "Poole has been an exceptionally cool customer in this series, too, but the 3-guard lineup might not be a good matchup against the bigger Grizzlies to open the game. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 May 2022", "On Thursday, Johns Hopkins proved to be a tougher matchup . \u2014 Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun , 5 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1959, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222542" }, "mate":{ "type":[ "noun", "noun ()", "verb", "verb ()" ], "definitions":[ ": checkmate sense 2", ": checkmate sense 1", ": associate , companion", ": an assistant to a more skilled worker : helper", ": friend , buddy", ": match , peer", ": a deck officer on a merchant ship ranking below the captain", ": one of a pair: such as", ": either member of a couple and especially a married couple", ": either member of a breeding pair of animals", ": either of two matched objects", ": equal , match", ": to join or fit together : couple", ": to join together as mates", ": to provide a mate for", ": to become mated", ": copulate", ": a tealike beverage drunk especially in South America", ": a South American shrub or tree ( Ilex paraguariensis ) of the holly family whose leaves and shoots are used in making mat\u00e9", ": these leaves and shoots", ": companion sense 1 , comrade", ": chum entry 1 , friend", ": either member of a breeding pair of animals", ": an officer on a ship used to carry passengers or freight who ranks below the captain", ": either member of a married couple", ": either of two objects that go together", ": to join as married partners", ": to come or bring together for breeding", ": to pair or join for breeding", ": copulate", ": an aromatic beverage used chiefly in South America and especially in Paraguay that has stimulant properties like those of coffee", ": a South American holly ( Ilex paraguayensis ) whose leaves and shoots are used in making mat\u00e9", ": these leaves and shoots" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101t", "\u02c8m\u00e4-\u02cct\u0101", "\u02c8m\u0101t", "\u02c8m\u0101t" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Verb (1)", "14th century, in the meaning defined above", "Noun (1)", "14th century, in the meaning defined above", "Noun (2)", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Verb (2)", "1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1", "Noun (3)", "1758, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-172927" }, "material":{ "type":"adjective", "definitions":[ "relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter", "physical", "bodily", "of or relating to matter rather than form", "of or relating to the subject matter of reasoning", "empirical", "having real importance or great consequences", "being of a physical or worldly nature", "relating to or concerned with physical rather than spiritual or intellectual things", "the elements, constituents, or substances of which something is composed or can be made", "matter that has qualities which give it individuality and by which it may be categorized", "something (such as data) that may be worked into a more finished form", "something used for or made the object of study", "a performer's repertoire", "matter sense 3b", "cloth", "a person potentially suited to some pursuit", "apparatus necessary for doing or making something", "mat\u00e9riel", "of, relating to, or made of matter physical", "of or relating to a person's bodily needs or wants", "having real importance", "the elements, substance, or parts of which something is made or can be made", "equipment needed for doing something", "of, relating to, or consisting of physical matter", "being of real importance or consequence", "being an essential component", "being relevant to a subject under consideration", "being such as would affect or be taken into consideration by a reasonable person in acting or making a decision \u2014 see also insider trading", "something used for or made the object of consideration or study", "evidence \u2014 see also brady material" ], "pronounciation":"m\u0259-\u02c8tir-\u0113-\u0259l", "synonyms":[ "concrete", "physical", "substantial" ], "antonyms":[ "making", "raw material", "stuff", "substance", "timber" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "He is concerned only with his own material comforts.", "The researchers included all data that was material .", "Noun", "paper, plastic, or other materials", "She was never without reading material .", "The curtains required yards of expensive material .", "Recent Examples on the Web Adjective", "But the effects of canceling debt or choosing not to aren\u2019t just material . \u2014 The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic , 15 June 2022", "Owen Lau, Executive Director at Oppenheimer & Co, echoes those sentiments and urges investors to also consider how material the level of crypto held on a balance sheet is to the underlying business. \u2014 Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "These disclosures called for by the SEC are unquestionably material , impacting companies\u2019 short- and long-term financial and social prospects, and adequately addressing the climate avoids risks to the entire system. \u2014 Shane Khan, Fortune , 1 June 2022", "Starbucks said the financial impacts of the deal weren\u2019t expected to be material . \u2014 Heather Haddon, WSJ , 24 May 2022", "This is why so many spiritual traditions advise against becoming attached to material things. \u2014 Meghan O'gieblyn, Wired , 25 Apr. 2022", "The global oil system has been disturbed enough that one of its central ellisions is now of material effect to just about everyone in America. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 16 Mar. 2022", "The material things on display at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum that symbolize the growth of the genre are the things that the Tennessee native has always been fascinated by. \u2014 Tricia Despres, PEOPLE.com , 9 Mar. 2022", "Experiences like these are material for both Beckham Sunderland and FC Cincinnati at a time in 2022 when the schedule is congested with matches and players are in short supply. \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web Noun", "The concrete, steel and other material from the collapse has been stored in a warehouse in Miami-Dade County, where it has been catalogued and used to create a 3-D model of the building, according to NIST. \u2014 Curt Anderson, ajc , 15 June 2022", "The changes include measures to control debris and other hazardous material during launches, efforts to cut down on noise to surrounding communities, and actions to protect water resources, fish, wildlife and plants in the vicinity. \u2014 Denise Chow, NBC News , 13 June 2022", "On Tuesday, the Moderate Party submitted nominating petitions on Mr. Malinowski\u2019s behalf to the New Jersey secretary of state, Tahesha Way, along with a memorandum and various other material laying out the case for why fusion voting should be legal. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022", "Corporate earnings are under threat from soaring inflation and supply-chain disruptions, while higher wages and raw- material costs have trimmed profit margins, leaving firms little room to maneuver. \u2014 Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022", "Corporate earnings are under threat from soaring inflation and supply-chain disruptions, while higher wages and raw- material costs have trimmed profit margins, leaving firms little room to maneuver. \u2014 Matthew Boyle, Fortune , 4 June 2022", "The market has cooled on China\u2019s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. 300750 2.77% , or CATL, as high raw- material costs have squeezed its profit margins. \u2014 Anniek Bao, WSJ , 2 June 2022", "Shoots said residents in rural areas often will pile up wood chips and other plant material to burn in their yards after securing a burn permit from Cal Fire. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 May 2022", "It can also be picked up through contact with clothing or linens contaminated with pus or other material from lesions. \u2014 Andrew Joseph, STAT , 24 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Noun", "1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "materiality":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being material", ": something that is material" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02cctir-\u0113-\u02c8a-l\u0259-t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "actuality", "case", "fact", "reality" ], "antonyms":[ "fantasy", "phantasy", "fiction", "illusion" ], "examples":[ "preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals", "the materiality of that fact is not in dispute", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Nevertheless, the issue of materiality cannot be wished away. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 21 May 2022", "Ben & Aja Blanc created works that similarly contemplated modernity and materiality . \u2014 Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor , 26 May 2022", "Optical illusions abound, further confounding the physical materiality of paint. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022", "Financial materiality in a broad sense considers how an ESG issue affects a company\u2019s enterprise value. \u2014 Martin Jarzebowski, Forbes , 3 May 2022", "His paintings set plunging perspective lines against surfaces of dense materiality . \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022", "His capsule collection challenged the preconceived ideas surrounding sportswear through the development of new materiality . \u2014 Essence , 27 Apr. 2022", "The light dramatizes physical materiality , while expanding to its fullest capacity the tonal range of the young man\u2019s black skin. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022", "Further the regulations require that any prior incident that doesn\u2019t rise to the level of materiality may subsequently be deemed material when aggregated with other subsequent and similar cyber incidents. \u2014 Betsy Atkins, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-232303" }, "materialize":{ "type":"verb", "definitions":[ "to make material objectify", "to cause to appear in bodily form", "to cause to be materialistic", "to assume bodily form", "to appear especially suddenly", "to come into existence", "to appear suddenly", "to become actual fact", "to cause to take on a physical form" ], "pronounciation":"m\u0259-\u02c8tir-\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz", "synonyms":[ "actualize", "appear", "arise", "begin", "break", "commence", "dawn", "engender", "form", "originate", "set in", "spring", "start" ], "antonyms":[ "cease", "end", "stop" ], "examples":[ "A waiter suddenly materialized beside our table.", "Rain clouds materialized on the horizon.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The governor has signaled that if water savings don\u2019t materialize this summer, even stricter water cuts could be on the horizon. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 June 2022", "Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, a non-profit, purchased the Gayfers building in 2015, after a previous plan to turn the building into condominiums did not materialize . \u2014 Margaret Kates | Mkates@al.com, al , 7 June 2022", "The tax expired at the end of last year, but lower-than-expected revenue meant a new district court building did not materialize during the preceding decade. \u2014 Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online , 3 June 2022", "But investors also wanted a detailed update on talks between Farfetch and YNAP about some kind of tie-up, which didn\u2019t materialize . \u2014 Carol Ryan, WSJ , 20 May 2022", "Still, Republicans were predicting a big red wave in the run-up to the elections, and that wave didn\u2019t really materialize . \u2014 Michael Tomasky, The New Republic , 25 Apr. 2022", "When that did not materialize , Mr. McConnell\u2019s thoughts turned to impeachment. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022", "That sort of progress could manifest itself in a number of ways, even if a competitive major league team does not materialize . \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 1 Apr. 2022", "For the full year of 2021, the group put the number of kidnappings nationwide at 1,032 and warned that this year could break that mark, particularly if millions in international security aid, which has been pledged, doesn\u2019t materialize . \u2014 Jim Wyss, Bloomberg.com , 31 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":null, "first_known_use":[ "1710, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "matriculate":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university", ": to be enrolled at a college or university" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8tri-ky\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t" ], "synonyms":[ "enroll", "enrol", "inscribe", "list", "register" ], "antonyms":[ "delist" ], "examples":[ "the college matriculated 1000 students for the fall semester", "Recent Examples on the Web", "He was set to matriculate at Harvard in the fall of that year, according to Miranda. \u2014 Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY , 8 Feb. 2022", "Younger Americans were expecting to matriculate into a strong economy now made weaker by COVID-19. \u2014 Philip Elliott, Time , 25 Jan. 2022", "Some international schools, including St. George\u2019s, matriculate a cohort each January. \u2014 Kristen Moon, Forbes , 19 Jan. 2022", "Are students able to, for example, matriculate into third-level education coming from a homeschool? \u2014 Mike Mcshane, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021", "Despite some Florida weather cutting into their playing time, several of the Orioles\u2019 recent draftees have started to matriculate into Florida Complex League action. \u2014 Nathan Ruiz, baltimoresun.com , 9 Aug. 2021", "Cristo Rey President Preston Kendall said many graduates matriculate to schools like Loyola University in Chicago. \u2014 Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com , 21 May 2021", "The ceiling is deliberate: Amazon wants employees either to matriculate into management or leave the company for opportunities elsewhere. \u2014 al , 11 Apr. 2021", "The unspoken assumption that, of course, families would step up and pay \u2014 parents, really, in the case of most students hoping to matriculate straight from high school. \u2014 Ron Lieber, New York Times , 30 Dec. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin matriculatus , past participle of matriculare , from Late Latin matricula public roll, diminutive of matric-, matrix list, from Latin, breeding female", "first_known_use":[ "1577, in the meaning defined at transitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195515" }, "matter-of-fact":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": adhering to the unembellished facts", ": being plain, straightforward, or unemotional", ": sticking to or concerned with fact and usually not showing emotion" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-t\u0259r-\u0259(v)-\u02c8fakt", "\u02ccma-t\u0259r-\u0259-\u02c8fakt" ], "synonyms":[ "documentary", "factual", "hard", "historical", "literal", "nonfictional", "objective", "true" ], "antonyms":[ "fictional", "fictionalized", "fictitious", "nondocumentary", "nonfactual", "nonhistorical", "unhistorical" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1712, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223405" }, "mature":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": based on slow careful consideration", ": having completed natural growth and development : ripe", ": having undergone maturation", ": having attained a final or desired state", ": having achieved a low but stable growth rate", ": of, relating to, or being an older adult : elderly", ": of or relating to a condition of full development", ": characteristic of or suitable to a mature individual", ": due for payment", ": belonging to the middle portion of a cycle of erosion", ": to bring to maturity or completion", ": to become fully developed or ripe", ": to become due", ": fully grown or developed : adult , ripe", ": having or showing the qualities of an adult person", ": due for payment", ": to reach full development", ": to become due for payment", ": having completed natural growth and development", ": having undergone maturation", ": to bring to maturity or completion", ": to become fully developed or ripe", ": to bring to maturity", ": to become due, payable, or enforceable", ": to entitle one to immediate enjoyment of benefits", "\u2014 compare vest" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8chu\u0307r", "-\u02c8ch\u0259r", "also", "-\u02c8tyu\u0307r", "m\u0259-\u02c8tu\u0307r", "-\u02c8tyu\u0307r", "-\u02c8chu\u0307r", "m\u0259-\u02c8t(y)u\u0307(\u0259)r", "m\u0259-\u02c8tu\u0307r, -\u02c8chu\u0307r" ], "synonyms":[ "adult", "full-blown", "full-fledged", "matured", "ripe", "ripened" ], "antonyms":[ "age", "develop", "grow", "grow up", "progress", "ripen" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Crowded fruits are small when mature and are more vulnerable to diseases and pests. \u2014 Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun , 2 June 2022", "But this is skewed by the strong performance of Amazon\u2019s more mature and very high-margin cloud computing business (AWS). \u2014 George Calhoun, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "The loss of good habitat is partly from development, but also from the expansion of mature growth forests and the resulting decline in meadows, scrub, and thinly forested areas, Windmiller explained. \u2014 Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2022", "Now that his garden is mature and thriving, Moore and his partner are enjoying a simpler, more relaxed lifestyle and are settling into their new coastal community. \u2014 Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022", "Developing a mature and comprehensive third-party cyber risk management program does not happen straight away. \u2014 David Breg, WSJ , 19 May 2022", "Green garlic is a young garlic plant that's harvested before the bulb is fully mature and developed. \u2014 Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens , 11 May 2022", "Still, the relentless optimist in me sees this report as an opportunity to have a thoughtful, mature and necessary push toward national reparations for racial slavery. \u2014 Peniel E. Joseph, CNN , 29 Apr. 2022", "Trees are a natural form of air conditioning that, when mature and growing near homes, can reduce inside temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees during hot summer days, according to online home-improvement sources. \u2014 Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press , 29 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Microsurgical technique would not truly mature until the period after 1998, when the Women\u2019s Health and Cancer Rights Act began requiring insurance coverage for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. \u2014 New York Times , 10 May 2022", "As the pace of change continues to accelerate, partnerships will mature , and with that comes the need for regular checkups on each party\u2019s objectives, performance and satisfaction. \u2014 Colson Hillier, Forbes , 18 Apr. 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", "The hunt for talent who could mature in their roles first began for casting director Carmen Cuba way back in April 2015. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 27 May 2022", "Colorado is an interesting state in which to produce and mature whiskeys. \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 26 May 2022", "Officials also unanimously approved a plan to begin shrinking the Fed\u2019s $9 trillion portfolio on June 1 by allowing securities to mature without reinvesting their proceeds into new ones. \u2014 Nick Timiraos, WSJ , 25 May 2022", "Contains some suggestive references, strong language and mature thematic elements. \u2014 Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post , 18 May 2022", "The Fed will begin shrinking its nearly $9 trillion in asset holdings in June by allowing Treasury and mortgage-backed debt to mature without reinvestment. \u2014 New York Times , 4 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211400" }, "matured":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": based on slow careful consideration", ": having completed natural growth and development : ripe", ": having undergone maturation", ": having attained a final or desired state", ": having achieved a low but stable growth rate", ": of, relating to, or being an older adult : elderly", ": of or relating to a condition of full development", ": characteristic of or suitable to a mature individual", ": due for payment", ": belonging to the middle portion of a cycle of erosion", ": to bring to maturity or completion", ": to become fully developed or ripe", ": to become due", ": fully grown or developed : adult , ripe", ": having or showing the qualities of an adult person", ": due for payment", ": to reach full development", ": to become due for payment", ": having completed natural growth and development", ": having undergone maturation", ": to bring to maturity or completion", ": to become fully developed or ripe", ": to bring to maturity", ": to become due, payable, or enforceable", ": to entitle one to immediate enjoyment of benefits", "\u2014 compare vest" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8chu\u0307r", "-\u02c8ch\u0259r", "also", "-\u02c8tyu\u0307r", "m\u0259-\u02c8tu\u0307r", "-\u02c8tyu\u0307r", "-\u02c8chu\u0307r", "m\u0259-\u02c8t(y)u\u0307(\u0259)r", "m\u0259-\u02c8tu\u0307r, -\u02c8chu\u0307r" ], "synonyms":[ "adult", "full-blown", "full-fledged", "matured", "ripe", "ripened" ], "antonyms":[ "age", "develop", "grow", "grow up", "progress", "ripen" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Crowded fruits are small when mature and are more vulnerable to diseases and pests. \u2014 Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun , 2 June 2022", "But this is skewed by the strong performance of Amazon\u2019s more mature and very high-margin cloud computing business (AWS). \u2014 George Calhoun, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "The loss of good habitat is partly from development, but also from the expansion of mature growth forests and the resulting decline in meadows, scrub, and thinly forested areas, Windmiller explained. \u2014 Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2022", "Now that his garden is mature and thriving, Moore and his partner are enjoying a simpler, more relaxed lifestyle and are settling into their new coastal community. \u2014 Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022", "Developing a mature and comprehensive third-party cyber risk management program does not happen straight away. \u2014 David Breg, WSJ , 19 May 2022", "Green garlic is a young garlic plant that's harvested before the bulb is fully mature and developed. \u2014 Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens , 11 May 2022", "Still, the relentless optimist in me sees this report as an opportunity to have a thoughtful, mature and necessary push toward national reparations for racial slavery. \u2014 Peniel E. Joseph, CNN , 29 Apr. 2022", "Trees are a natural form of air conditioning that, when mature and growing near homes, can reduce inside temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees during hot summer days, according to online home-improvement sources. \u2014 Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press , 29 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Microsurgical technique would not truly mature until the period after 1998, when the Women\u2019s Health and Cancer Rights Act began requiring insurance coverage for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. \u2014 New York Times , 10 May 2022", "As the pace of change continues to accelerate, partnerships will mature , and with that comes the need for regular checkups on each party\u2019s objectives, performance and satisfaction. \u2014 Colson Hillier, Forbes , 18 Apr. 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", "The hunt for talent who could mature in their roles first began for casting director Carmen Cuba way back in April 2015. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 27 May 2022", "Colorado is an interesting state in which to produce and mature whiskeys. \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 26 May 2022", "Officials also unanimously approved a plan to begin shrinking the Fed\u2019s $9 trillion portfolio on June 1 by allowing securities to mature without reinvesting their proceeds into new ones. \u2014 Nick Timiraos, WSJ , 25 May 2022", "Contains some suggestive references, strong language and mature thematic elements. \u2014 Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post , 18 May 2022", "The Fed will begin shrinking its nearly $9 trillion in asset holdings in June by allowing Treasury and mortgage-backed debt to mature without reinvestment. \u2014 New York Times , 4 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214044" }, "mat\u00e9riel":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02cctir-\u0113-\u02c8el" ], "synonyms":[ "accoutrements", "accouterments", "apparatus", "equipment", "gear", "hardware", "kit", "material(s)", "outfit", "paraphernalia", "stuff", "tackle" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the army is running short of clothing and other mat\u00e9riel", "Recent Examples on the Web", "At least three members of Congress have been approached by groups seeking guidance on how to speed applications for government approval to export materiel that is closely regulated. \u2014 Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post , 2 June 2022", "Such leadership has an effect not only on materiel but also on the culture of the national-security establishment. \u2014 Matthew Continetti, National Review , 28 May 2022", "Passage came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. had drawn down another $100 million worth of Pentagon weapons and equipment to ship to Kyiv, bringing total U.S. materiel sent there since the invasion began to $3.9 billion. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 20 May 2022", "But that materiel simplicity hasn\u2019t helped the Russians to cross a river while under fire, safeguard their command posts or sustain a local attack over a distance of more than a few miles. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 17 May 2022", "Konashenkov said the weapons and materiel were to go to Ukrainian troops in the Donbas. \u2014 Tribune News Service, al , 21 May 2022", "That brought the total U.S. materiel sent to Kyiv since the invasion began to $3.9 billion, exhausting the amounts Congress previously made available but that will be replenished by the newest legislation. \u2014 Alan Fram, Chicago Tribune , 19 May 2022", "Some national security specialists see no distinction, as a spark for Russian action, between providing the jets and the other military materiel the allies are already providing Ukraine. \u2014 John Harwood, CNN , 27 Mar. 2022", "Turkey, while a member of NATO, has developed a closer relationship with Russia in recent years, notably with the controversial purchase of S-400 air defense systems and other materiel . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"French mat\u00e9riel , from mat\u00e9riel , adjective", "first_known_use":[ "1819, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192506" }, "maudlin":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": drunk enough to be emotionally silly", ": weakly and effusively sentimental" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fd-l\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "chocolate-box", "cloying", "corny", "drippy", "fruity", "gooey", "lovey-dovey", "mawkish", "mushy", "novelettish", "saccharine", "sappy", "schmaltzy", "sentimental", "sloppy", "slushy", "soppy", "soupy", "spoony", "spooney", "sticky", "sugarcoated", "sugary", "wet" ], "antonyms":[ "unsentimental" ], "examples":[ "He became maudlin and started crying like a child.", "a maudlin movie about a lovable tramp", "Recent Examples on the Web", "But the first round of donations were largely maudlin and uncreative. \u2014 Heather Hansman, Outside Online , 12 Feb. 2021", "Death, the only long-term certainty for any of us, permeates these episodes, although not in an overly maudlin way. \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 28 Feb. 2022", "In her more maudlin moments, George Smiley\u2019s colleague Connie Sachs sounds like Larkin. \u2014 Daniel Drake, The New York Review of Books , 5 Feb. 2022", "The filmmakers lean into evolving emotional tones gracefully without being overly maudlin or saccharine. \u2014 Courtney Howard, Variety , 12 Nov. 2021", "We are also treated to several rather maudlin scenes of the father teaching his son about the fairies prior to his disappearance. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 13 June 2020", "The visual bard of American solitude\u2014not loneliness, a maudlin projection\u2014speaks to our isolated states these days with fortuitous poignance. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 1 June 2020", "And the data is coming in from several sources, giving cable news channels a maudlin kind of scoreboard as two numbers \u2013 cases and deaths \u2013 seem to change almost by the hour. \u2014 Michael Tackett, USA TODAY , 25 May 2020", "Directed by the Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Grostein Andrade, this is a maudlin and predictable film, with oversimplified, kid-friendly takes on complex political issues. \u2014 Devika Girish, New York Times , 16 Apr. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"alteration of Mary Magdalene ; from her depiction as a weeping penitent", "first_known_use":[ "1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192015" }, "maul":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges", ": a tool like a sledgehammer with one wedge-shaped end that is used to split wood", ": beat , bruise", ": mangle sense 1", ": to handle roughly", ": a heavy hammer used especially for driving wedges or posts", ": a sledgehammer with one wedge-shaped end that is used to split wood", ": to attack and injure by biting, cutting, or tearing flesh", ": to handle roughly" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fl", "\u02c8m\u022fl" ], "synonyms":[ "maltreat", "manhandle", "mishandle", "rough (up)" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Verb", "A bear killed one hiker and badly mauled the other.", "demonstrators who claimed that they had been mauled by the police", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "York then allegedly threw a lighter at the family member and chased both with a maul . \u2014 Fox News , 1 Sep. 2021", "The constant tone of derision in all their conversations would split them apart faster than a maul splits a log. \u2014 Dominic Pino, National Review , 27 May 2021", "Did a Bigfoot maul and kill three men on a cannabis farm in Northern California? \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 20 Apr. 2021", "Years of experience lends one the ability to look at a chunk of wood and figure out where the knots are and where to strike and split with the splitting maul . \u2014 Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News , 5 Apr. 2020", "Paylor, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound sophomore lock, was dragged down by the neck by an opponent, who held Paylor\u2019s neck in the crook of his arm as the maul (a cluster of players) collapsed. \u2014 Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com , 12 Apr. 2020", "This time the ball was adjudged to have been passed forward in the maul -- a controversial decision which left English supporters in the crowd shaking their heads. \u2014 Matias Grez, CNN , 26 Oct. 2019", "Trailing 12-0 after eight minutes, the Welsh were also 19-10 behind and being dominated by France when Vahaamahina elbowed Wales flanker Aaron Wainwright in the face in a maul and was shown a red card in the 49th minute. \u2014 Steve Douglas, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 Oct. 2019", "Uruguay flanker Santiago Civetta\u2019s yellow card for a professional foul opened the way for a Wales penalty try from a rolling maul , and 21-6. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Oct. 2019", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Can maul like an interior lineman, but his athleticism is best suited for tackle. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 Apr. 2022", "These lapses maul the credibility of the mainstream media at a time when critics see them as straightforward confirmation of their suspicions: that collusive media outlets assign false narratives to their foot soldiers. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 May 2021", "Jon Gruden has constructed an impressive offense that can strike deep, QB Derek Carr now armed with an array of downfield options, and/or simply maul opponents with jackhammer RB Josh Jacobs. \u2014 Nate Davis, USA TODAY , 11 Nov. 2020", "Teams with simple schemes and strong veteran cores have generally fared better, but only when the coronavirus doesn\u2019t maul their depth charts. \u2014 Laine Higgins, WSJ , 5 Oct. 2020", "Mark Matheny might not have survived had not his hunting partner emptied the contents of a pepper-spray canister into the face of the bear that was mauling him. \u2014 Keith Mccafferty, Field & Stream , 27 May 2020", "Hooper, 25, is a solid but not stunning in-line blocker, who is better suited to chipping defenders than mauling them. \u2014 Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Jan. 2020", "The Tigers have been mauling opponents for the last two months, but the ACC has not provided Clemson any top-flight competition. \u2014 Ralph D. Russo, Houston Chronicle , 8 Dec. 2019", "The lone win came in Houston in 2018, when the Tigers mauled him with four home runs in a 6-3 victory. \u2014 Chris Thomas, Detroit Free Press , 21 Aug. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-230152" }, "maven":{ "type":"noun", "definitions":[ "one who is experienced or knowledgeable expert", "freak sense 4a" ], "pronounciation":"\u02c8m\u0101-v\u0259n", "synonyms":[ "ace", "adept", "artist", "authority", "cognoscente", "connoisseur", "crackerjack", "crackajack", "dab", "dab hand", "expert", "fiend", "geek", "guru", "hand", "hotshot", "maestro", "master", "meister", "past master", "proficient", "scholar", "shark", "sharp", "virtuoso", "whiz", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[ "amateur", "inexpert", "nonexpert" ], "examples":[ "an investment maven , he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly", "a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The royal style maven paired the elegant number with black pumps and a matching clutch, as well as starburst drop earrings. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 19 May 2022", "Michael Chobanian, a Bitcoin maven who started Kuna, a cryptocurrency exchange, had already transferred much of his staff from the company office in Podil to the Balkan nation of Montenegro ahead of the hostilities. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Mar. 2022", "Lee is simultaneously someone who values her privacy, a socialite cultural maven and a demanding boss who is known to randomly challenge her staff on their knowledge of the latest movies. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 3 Mar. 2022", "The guest programmer, the vintage-movie maven Farran Smith Nehme, has selected features partly for rarity. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Feb. 2022", "The most detailed interaction that Burke Magnus, a top ESPN executive, could recall was when Sankey, aghast at a television maven \u2019s note-taking habits, transformed into an apostle for Colonel Littleton legal pads. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Dec. 2021", "McNab, an original member of the Avalanche broadcast team in his post-playing days, was named to the 2021 class along with ex-Flyer Paul Holmgren and media maven Stan Fischler. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 Nov. 2021", "When not producing, the Divided Souls label boss shows an interest in NFTs and cryptocurrency, and the G-house maven is slated to launch an NFT collection dubbed Bizzy Bee. \u2014 Lisa Kocay, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021", "Makeup maven Est\u00e9e Lauder\u2019s sons Leonard and Ronald Lauder attended Penn, as did her grandkids Aerin and William Lauder. \u2014 Matt Durot, Forbes , 17 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Yiddish meyvn , from Late Hebrew m\u0113bh\u012bn ", "first_known_use":[ "1950, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "mavin":{ "type":"noun", "definitions":[ "one who is experienced or knowledgeable expert", "freak sense 4a" ], "pronounciation":"\u02c8m\u0101-v\u0259n", "synonyms":[ "ace", "adept", "artist", "authority", "cognoscente", "connoisseur", "crackerjack", "crackajack", "dab", "dab hand", "expert", "fiend", "geek", "guru", "hand", "hotshot", "maestro", "master", "meister", "past master", "proficient", "scholar", "shark", "sharp", "virtuoso", "whiz", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[ "amateur", "inexpert", "nonexpert" ], "examples":[ "an investment maven , he was doing well even when the market was doing poorly", "a science-fiction maven who could talk for hours about fictional technology", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The royal style maven paired the elegant number with black pumps and a matching clutch, as well as starburst drop earrings. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 19 May 2022", "Michael Chobanian, a Bitcoin maven who started Kuna, a cryptocurrency exchange, had already transferred much of his staff from the company office in Podil to the Balkan nation of Montenegro ahead of the hostilities. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Mar. 2022", "Lee is simultaneously someone who values her privacy, a socialite cultural maven and a demanding boss who is known to randomly challenge her staff on their knowledge of the latest movies. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 3 Mar. 2022", "The guest programmer, the vintage-movie maven Farran Smith Nehme, has selected features partly for rarity. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Feb. 2022", "The most detailed interaction that Burke Magnus, a top ESPN executive, could recall was when Sankey, aghast at a television maven \u2019s note-taking habits, transformed into an apostle for Colonel Littleton legal pads. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Dec. 2021", "McNab, an original member of the Avalanche broadcast team in his post-playing days, was named to the 2021 class along with ex-Flyer Paul Holmgren and media maven Stan Fischler. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 Nov. 2021", "When not producing, the Divided Souls label boss shows an interest in NFTs and cryptocurrency, and the G-house maven is slated to launch an NFT collection dubbed Bizzy Bee. \u2014 Lisa Kocay, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021", "Makeup maven Est\u00e9e Lauder\u2019s sons Leonard and Ronald Lauder attended Penn, as did her grandkids Aerin and William Lauder. \u2014 Matt Durot, Forbes , 17 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Yiddish meyvn , from Late Hebrew m\u0113bh\u012bn ", "first_known_use":[ "1950, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "max":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": maximum sense 1", ": maximum sense 2", ": to the greatest extent possible", "maximum" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8maks" ], "synonyms":[ "maximum", "most", "outside" ], "antonyms":[ "least", "minimum" ], "examples":[ "The boat can hold a max of 20 people.", "at the max there will be 25 people at the party", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Local schools participating were Discovery Charter School, Chula Vista, which took second place in Division 2, Problem 1, scoring 320 points out of a max of 350. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022", "However, the 14 turns over the 4-mile course at Road America limit the cars to a max of about 190 mph. \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022", "The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factor + HA is a moisturizer made for combination skin that works to keep skin hydrated to the max . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022", "The laptop does a good job of showing off the performance of Intel's new 12th Gen P-series chips, all in a thin-and light design that doesn't get too hot, even when it's pushed to the max . \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 13 May 2022", "In other words, your skin is stressed to the max and in desperate need of some TLC. \u2014 Naosha Gregg, Glamour , 28 Apr. 2022", "Here, Amanda Steele's outfit is goth vibes to the max , from her jet black hair and tank top to the matching cream laces on her skirt and her sneakers. \u2014 Kristin Koch, Seventeen , 18 Apr. 2022", "Yes, there are almost always lines out the door and, of course, the hardcore foodies are likely to stay away because Voodoo is hyped to the max . \u2014 Leslie Kelly, Forbes , 17 Mar. 2022", "The mini version and the iPhone 12 Pro max reached stores in mid-November. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 25 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222735" }, "maximum":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the greatest quantity or value attainable or attained", ": the period of highest, greatest, or utmost development", ": an upper limit allowed (as by a legal authority) or allowable (as by the circumstances of a particular case)", ": the largest of a set of numbers", ": the largest value assumed by a real-valued continuous function defined on a closed interval", ": the highest value : greatest amount", ": as great as possible in amount or degree", ": at the most", ": the greatest quantity or value attainable or attained", ": the period of highest, greatest, or utmost development", ": an upper limit allowed (as by a legal authority) or allowable (as by the circumstances of a particular case)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mak-s(\u0259-)m\u0259m", "\u02c8mak-s\u0259-m\u0259m", "\u02c8mak-s(\u0259-)m\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[ "max", "most", "outside" ], "antonyms":[ "least", "minimum" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Mitchell faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life. \u2014 al , 19 June 2022", "Wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, while the other charges can bring a five-year maximum . \u2014 Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune , 18 June 2022", "Each of the book\u2019s three hundred and fifty-three pages of content is the visual equivalent of a screenful of Dril tweets, laid out to achieve a maximum of garishness and a minimum of readability. \u2014 Colin Marshall, The New Yorker , 17 June 2022", "With a different exercise experience than a gym and a focus on community and a high-energy social atmosphere, this type of experience offers only one or a maximum of two types of exercises. \u2014 Marilisa Barbieri, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "The contract can be extended on an annual basis for a maximum of five years. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 June 2022", "Starting June 20, teams will be allowed to carry a maximum of 13 pitchers on the active roster. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022", "Under the new law, a maximum of 24 hours of training will be enough for teachers to carry guns at school, though the local board will still need to give its approval. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022", "For most, moderate intake \u2014 that\u2019s a maximum of 400 mg of caffeine per day, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration \u2014 should be okay. \u2014 Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin, neuter of maximus biggest \u2014 more at maxim ", "first_known_use":[ "1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200017" }, "mazard":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": head , face" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-z\u0259rd" ], "synonyms":[ "bean", "block", "dome", "head", "nob", "noddle", "noggin", "noodle", "nut", "pate", "poll" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Granny threatened to whop me on the mazard if I didn't start minding my manners." ], "history_and_etymology":"obsolete English mazard mazer, alteration of English mazer ", "first_known_use":[ "circa 1595, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182939" }, "maze":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": stupefy , daze", ": bewilder , perplex", ": a confusing intricate network of passages", ": something confusingly elaborate or complicated", ": a state of bewilderment", ": a confusing arrangement of paths or passages", ": a path complicated by at least one blind alley and used in learning experiments and in intelligence tests" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101z", "\u02c8m\u0101z", "\u02c8m\u0101z" ], "synonyms":[ "addle", "baffle", "bamboozle", "beat", "befog", "befuddle", "bemuse", "bewilder", "buffalo", "confound", "confuse", "discombobulate", "disorient", "flummox", "fox", "fuddle", "get", "gravel", "muddle", "muddy", "mystify", "perplex", "pose", "puzzle", "vex" ], "antonyms":[ "labyrinth", "rabbit warren", "warren" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance.", "Noun", "The experiment measured the time it took for a mouse to find its way through a maze to get its reward of cheese.", "The school is a maze of classrooms.", "a maze of rules and regulations", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Once back in character, Nyong\u2019o attempted blending into the Horror Nights maze to scare unsuspecting guests. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 30 Oct. 2019", "Check out a teaser above for the Us attraction, which will elicit shrieks alongside the parks\u2019 first-ever Ghostbusters maze and another turn for Stranger Things. \u2014 Mary Sollosi, EW.com , 7 Aug. 2019", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The island's main source of income seems to be honey, which is produced in hives that are laid out in a maze -like pattern that Cage runs through in desperation. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 10 June 2022", "Visitors can expect blooms ranging in size from 18 inches to towering 14-foot-tall sunbursts, all planted in a maze -like structure that guests can meander through. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 8 June 2022", "Its surface was covered with lines, arrows, symbols, and small blocks of text\u2014a maze -like network that could have passed for the wiring diagram of a nuclear power plant. \u2014 David Owen, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022", "Among all the maze -like mystery, our team begins to make connections\u2014between departments, between inner and outer selves, between each other. \u2014 Ars Staff, Ars Technica , 7 May 2022", "Scramble or hike onto colossal red rocks right out of camp, enjoy the communal bathhouse, and take a hike in the bizarre, maze -like pinnacles inside the national park before cozying up to a crackling campfire. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 19 May 2021", "Downstairs, the casino-resort's maze of interconnected lobbies, lined with branches of hip restaurants like Momofuku, was surging with crowds. \u2014 Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure , 24 Apr. 2022", "The film\u2019s maze of mistaken identities, misunderstood intentions and narrative cul-de-sacs might be bewildering, but Bogdanovich\u2019s clean, exacting visual style assures that each sight gag lands as intended. \u2014 Peter Tonguette, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2022", "In addition to the main event \u2014 the giant Tecolote ranunculus \u2014 a trip to the ranch also includes snacks and meals available for purchase, a sweet pea maze , a butterfly garden and more. \u2014 Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times , 17 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174353" }, "mazzard":{ "type":[ "noun ()" ], "definitions":[ ": sweet cherry", ": wild or seedling sweet cherry used as a rootstock for grafting", ": head , face" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-z\u0259rd" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "1578, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211248" }, "Maker":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one that makes : such as", ": god sense 1", "\u2014 see also meet one's maker", ": poet", ": a person who borrows money on a promissory note", ": manufacturer", ": a person who experiments with creating, constructing, modifying, or repairing objects especially as a hobby", ": one (as an issuer) that undertakes to pay a negotiable instrument and especially a note" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-k\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a maker of action films", "a maker of computer chips", "a hymn giving thanks to the Maker of all things", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Whether Minasian is the caliber of decision maker worthy of leading the Angels remains unknown. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022", "Pitching fearlessly is a difference- maker , along with his polished pitch mix due to his overall confidence. \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 4 June 2022", "As the Reds improved in May, the better starting rotation has been a difference- maker . \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 30 May 2022", "Mazon, the only senior on the OSU roster, was the difference- maker again. \u2014 Jeff Faraudo For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 28 May 2022", "Think management roles at work, becoming the decision- maker of a friend group, or being the initiator in relationships. \u2014 Glamour , 27 May 2022", "Maile said McKenzie\u2019s focus has been the biggest difference maker . \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 24 May 2022", "For example, will this be a collaborative discussion and group majority vote, or a collaborative discussion with one decision maker ? \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 19 May 2022", "Savannah DeMelo's first professional goal proved to be the difference- maker in Racing Louisville FC's first victory of the 2022 season, a 1-0 win against the San Diego Wave and USWNT star Alex Morgan on Wednesday night at Lynn Family Stadium. \u2014 Brooks Holton, The Courier-Journal , 19 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204915" }, "manage":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to handle or direct with a degree of skill: such as", ": to exercise executive, administrative , and supervisory direction of", ": to treat with care : husband", ": to make and keep compliant", ": to direct the professional career of", ": to succeed in accomplishing : contrive", ": to work upon or try to alter for a purpose", ": to achieve one's purpose", ": to direct or carry on business or affairs", ": to direct a baseball team", ": to admit of being carried on", ": the schooling or handling of a horse", ": a riding school", ": the action and paces of a trained riding horse", ": management", ": to look after and make decisions about", ": to succeed in doing : accomplish what is desired", ": to conduct the management of" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-nij", "\u02c8ma-nij", "\u02c8man-ij" ], "synonyms":[ "address", "contend (with)", "cope (with)", "field", "grapple (with)", "hack", "handle", "maneuver", "manipulate", "negotiate", "play", "swing", "take", "treat" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "The idea that a multimillionaire professional at age 40 could not manage her personal affairs (including her own reproductive rights) seems utterly misguided. \u2014 Jessica L. Borelli, Scientific American , 17 June 2022", "Technology will only enable us to respond to and manage disruptors if the hardware is expandable, the software easily scalable and all components are agnostic. \u2014 Suresh Menon, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "Some Ferrari enthusiasts and analysts have questioned whether the company, which has built its brand over 75 years on the back of powerful and noisy conventional engines, can manage the transition to the quiet world of electric motors. \u2014 Eric Sylvers, WSJ , 16 June 2022", "But what\u2019s really distinct is that these bears manage to survive despite only having 100 days a year when there\u2019s sea ice to hunt seals from. \u2014 Seth Borenstein, Anchorage Daily News , 16 June 2022", "Fidget toys can help people manage that anxiety, and the Tasium apparel help ensure that those toys don\u2019t get lost, Quinn said. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022", "The trust also allows a successor trustee to be appointed who can manage your parent\u2019s financial affairs should they become incapacitated. \u2014 Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel , 16 June 2022", "But what's really distinct is that these bears manage to survive despite only having 100 days a year when there's sea ice to hunt seals from. \u2014 Seth Borenstein, ajc , 16 June 2022", "The software includes tools to establish project feasibility and manage planning, design and engineering. \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Surprisingly enough, the set for the fictional hotel that Bella Ainsworth (played by Natascha McElhone) and her family manage was located about 400 miles east of Portofino, in Croatia. \u2014 Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure , 5 June 2022", "Huber went on the manage an unsuccessful campaign in 2020 against a voter initiative that ends party primaries and institutes ranked choice voting for general elections. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 1 June 2022", "How can a department with this edict manage to get focused on treating employees like customers? \u2014 Dustin Snyder, Forbes , 16 May 2022", "Unlike internal, long-term hires, freelancers generally don\u2019t interpret your business needs, project- manage , solve business problems or consider marketing and SEO. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022", "Oksana Horbach, the Invictus Games Ukraine team manage , will appear in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary Heart of Invictus. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 18 Apr. 2022", "How would a team already struggling at 40+ hours per week manage to hit their milestones with eight fewer hours? \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2020", "So, how exactly did the R1T manage to beat the Hummer, a truck that has 165 more horses and 292 more ft lbs of twist? \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 25 Mar. 2022", "The jokes in Glover's script manage to both cut and heighten the tension on the way to a shockingly violent and sad ending. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 22 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "1561, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1", "Noun", "circa 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1c" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-110733" }, "Machiavellian":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "-\u02c8vel-y\u0259n", "\u02ccma-k\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8ve-l\u0113-\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "cutthroat", "immoral", "unconscionable", "unethical", "unprincipled", "unscrupulous" ], "antonyms":[ "ethical", "moral", "principled", "scrupulous" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "a Machiavellian battle for control of the company", "yet another tale of a power-mad dictator with a Machiavellian plan to take over the world" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Niccolo Machiavelli":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162732" }, "magnificence":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being magnificent", ": splendor of surroundings", ": impressive beauty or greatness" ], "pronounciation":[ "mag-\u02c8ni-f\u0259-s\u0259n(t)s", "m\u0259g-", "mag-\u02c8ni-f\u0259-s\u0259ns" ], "synonyms":[ "augustness", "brilliance", "gloriousness", "glory", "gorgeousness", "grandeur", "grandness", "majesty", "nobility", "nobleness", "resplendence", "resplendency", "splendidness", "splendiferousness", "splendor", "stateliness", "stupendousness", "sublimeness", "superbness" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Paddington\u2019s new perch gives him a slightly better view of the station\u2019s vast magnificence . \u2014 Will Hawkes, Washington Post , 17 June 2022", "Though some of the figures show their age, the artwork as a whole gives a sense of the magnificence of the ancient world. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine , 20 May 2022", "In any iteration, bejeweled or not, the Heirloom Project offers a bevy of beautiful objects that bring a bit of Mughal magnificence to the everyday. \u2014 Kareem Rashed, Robb Report , 22 Apr. 2022", "Then there are those who make up the majority of chasers, Brindley Ubl said, people somewhere in the middle who have a passion for chasing safely and experiencing the magnificence of a tornado. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Apr. 2022", "But Dijon, a town of 155,000 inhabitants, has its turbulent underside, in the image of a country where beauty and belligerence and magnificence and malaise are often uneasy bedfellows. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Apr. 2022", "But Dijon, a town of 155,000 inhabitants, has its turbulent underside, in the image of a country where beauty and belligerence and magnificence and malaise are often uneasy bedfellows. \u2014 Roger Cohen, BostonGlobe.com , 9 Apr. 2022", "Some of his pictures showcase magnificence , while others are intentionally hard to look at. \u2014 Stefanie Blendis, CNN , 28 Mar. 2022", "The structure's magnificence lies in its preservation of gold and glass mosaics on the interior -- one of the few from the 11th century, Pevny said. \u2014 CNN , 25 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnificentia , from magnificus noble in character, magnificent, from magnus great + - ficus -fic \u2014 more at much ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-122856" }, "masterly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": suitable to or resembling that of a master", ": indicating thorough knowledge or superior skill and power", ": having the power and skill of a master", ": showing exceptional knowledge or skill" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-l\u0113", "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "adroit", "artful", "bravura", "deft", "delicate", "dexterous", "dextrous", "expert", "masterful", "practiced", "practised", "skillful", "virtuoso", "workmanlike" ], "antonyms":[ "amateur", "amateurish", "artless", "rude", "unprofessional", "unskillful" ], "examples":[ "She did a masterly job of organizing the conference.", "a masterly performance of one of the most difficult ballets in the repertory", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Filled with powerhouse turns, the sprawling drama reveals the 32-year-old writer-director to be a masterly filmmaker whose voice is one to be reckoned with. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 May 2022", "Ehrman follows up his masterly history of concepts of the afterlife with one about narratives in which a living soul\u2014like Dante led by Virgil\u2014is given a tour of what awaits us after death. \u2014 The New Yorker , 23 May 2022", "Although his sharp eye and accurate ear capture a place, its people and a time in a masterly way, his work goes far beyond regionalism. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Apr. 2022", "Orchestrated for maximum emotional impact, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky\u2019s virtual address to Congress on Wednesday was a masterly demonstration not only of statecraft, but also of stagecraft. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Mar. 2022", "This is Chico Marx level humor, and the kind of line the masterly Mr. Mosley uses to calibrate the mood. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 10 Mar. 2022", "For the Times, Carl Zimmer has written his obit, in masterly fashion. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 29 Dec. 2021", "Hofstadter gives a masterly account of the early republic\u2019s fierce debates about the virtues and flaws of partisanship. \u2014 Michael Kazin, WSJ , 4 Feb. 2022", "Whether scrutinizing Lamb\u2019s masterly achievements in prose or covering his vibrant social schedule or his tender relations with Mary, Mr. Wilson delves deep, casts wide and keeps his reader engrossed in what is a candid yet sympathetic study. \u2014 Malcolm Forbes, WSJ , 20 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-123910" }, "matey":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun," ], "definitions":[ ": companionable" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "amicable", "bonhomous", "buddy-buddy", "chummy", "collegial", "companionable", "comradely", "cordial", "friendly", "genial", "hail-fellow", "hail-fellow-well-met", "hearty", "neighborly", "palsy", "palsy-walsy", "warm", "warmhearted" ], "antonyms":[ "antagonistic", "hostile", "unfriendly" ], "examples":[ "a boss who is matey with his staff", "the pub keeper adopted a matey tone with me, as if he were my dearest chum" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1915, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-182133" }, "management":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the act or art of managing : the conducting or supervising of something (such as a business)", ": judicious use of means to accomplish an end", ": the collective body of those who manage or direct an enterprise", ": the act of looking after and making decisions about something", ": the people who look after and make decisions about something", ": the whole system of care and treatment of a disease or a sick individual" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-nij-m\u0259nt", "\u02c8ma-nij-m\u0259nt", "\u02c8man-ij-m\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[ "administration", "care", "charge", "conduct", "control", "direction", "governance", "government", "guidance", "handling", "intendance", "operation", "oversight", "presidency", "regulation", "running", "stewardship", "superintendence", "superintendency", "supervision" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Most of this data will come from the company\u2019s internal systems such as CRMs, ERPs, accounting software, website analytics and project management tools. \u2014 Glenn Hopper, Forbes , 21 June 2022", "Not every criticism is from the G.E. management book. \u2014 Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant , 21 June 2022", "Millar previously had top management positions in Los Angeles at The Greek Theatre, Staples Center and The Forum. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 June 2022", "Kellogg management expects that the North America Cereal Co. spinoff may take place ahead of the spinoff for the plant company. \u2014 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press , 21 June 2022", "But management teams no longer believe that the whole is worth more than the sum of its parts. \u2014 Hamza Shaban, Washington Post , 21 June 2022", "But management teams spearheading separations no longer believe that the whole is worth more than the sum of their parts. \u2014 Hamza Shaban, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022", "Anyone can nominate celebrities to get a star as long as the nominee or their management approves the nomination. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 21 June 2022", "The study urges forest managers to consider climate change when making management decisions. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 20 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-184243" }, "magnify":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": extol , laud", ": to cause to be held in greater esteem or respect", ": to increase in significance : intensify", ": exaggerate", ": to enlarge in fact or in appearance", ": to have the power of causing objects to appear larger than they are", ": to enlarge in fact or appearance", ": to cause to seem greater or more important : exaggerate", ": to enlarge in appearance", ": to have the power of causing objects to appear larger than they are" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b", "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b", "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b" ], "synonyms":[ "color", "elaborate (on)", "embellish", "embroider", "exaggerate", "hyperbolize", "pad", "stretch" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The sound was magnified by the calm air.", "His failures have been magnified by the success of his friends.", "I don't want to magnify the importance of these problems.", "The lens magnified the image 100 times.", "a magnified view of the image", "Recent Examples on the Web", "That\u2019s especially true for women working at home in informal housing settlements, where low-cost, uninsulated roofs magnify heat. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 Apr. 2022", "And that is before one considers the emergence of AGI, which will simply magnify such figures. \u2014 Naveen Joshi, Forbes , 25 Mar. 2022", "While candidates throughout history have embraced some level of populist messaging, conditions today magnify its appeal. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Apr. 2022", "When that occurs, the extreme curvature induced in the intervening spacetime can distort and magnify the background light through the process of gravitational lensing. \u2014 Ethan Siegel, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2021", "This helps magnify her self-worth (e.g., having gender role models). \u2014 Rittu Sinha, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022", "If anything, the program seemed to magnify his powers. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022", "After an objection from Rittenhouse's defense attorney, Judge Bruce Schroeder said that was fine\u2014as long as no one used the familiar pinch-and-zoom functionality to magnify the video. \u2014 Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica , 24 Dec. 2021", "The victory of the Black contestants' alliance proves these shows don't have to magnify our nation's worst animosities at the expense of persons of color. \u2014 Neil J. Young, The Week , 29 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English magnifien , from Anglo-French magnifier , from Latin magnificare , from magnificus ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-185703" }, "maunder":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": grumble", ": to wander slowly and idly", ": to speak indistinctly or disconnectedly" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fn-d\u0259r", "\u02c8m\u00e4n-" ], "synonyms":[ "bat", "cruise", "drift", "float", "gad (about)", "gallivant", "galavant", "kick around", "knock (about)", "meander", "mooch", "ramble", "range", "roam", "rove", "traipse", "wander" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "maundered all over town on his day off", "ask her a question and she'll maunder for half an hour" ], "history_and_etymology":"probably imitative", "first_known_use":[ "1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-191306" }, "macintosh":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": raincoat", ": a lightweight waterproof fabric originally of rubberized cotton" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-k\u0259n-\u02cct\u00e4sh" ], "synonyms":[ "mac", "mack", "oilskin", "raincoat", "slicker", "waterproof" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "be sure to wear a mackintosh while hiking over the misty mountains of England's Lake District" ], "history_and_etymology":"Charles Macintosh \u20201843 Scottish chemist & inventor", "first_known_use":[ "1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-214721" }, "magniloquence":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being magniloquent" ], "pronounciation":[ "mag-\u02c8ni-l\u0259-kw\u0259n(t)s" ], "synonyms":[ "bluster", "bombast", "brag", "braggadocio", "bull", "cockalorum", "fanfaronade", "gas", "gasconade", "grandiloquence", "hot air", "rant", "rodomontade", "rhodomontade" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "he's prone to fits of maudlin magniloquence when he's drunk" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin magniloquentia , from magniloquus magniloquent, from magnus + loqui to speak", "first_known_use":[ "circa 1623, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-221020" }, "maniacal":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": affected with or suggestive of madness", ": characterized by ungovernable excitement or frenzy : frantic", ": manic" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8n\u012b-\u0259-k\u0259l", "m\u0259-\u02c8n\u012b-\u0259-k\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "balmy", "barmy", "bats", "batty", "bedlam", "bonkers", "brainsick", "bughouse", "certifiable", "crackbrained", "cracked", "crackers", "crackpot", "cranky", "crazed", "crazy", "cuckoo", "daffy", "daft", "demented", "deranged", "fruity", "gaga", "haywire", "insane", "kooky", "kookie", "loco", "loony", "looney", "loony tunes", "looney tunes", "lunatic", "mad", "mental", "meshuga", "meshugge", "meshugah", "meshuggah", "moonstruck", "non compos mentis", "nuts", "nutty", "psycho", "psychotic", "scatty", "screwy", "unbalanced", "unhinged", "unsound", "wacko", "whacko", "wacky", "whacky", "wud" ], "antonyms":[ "balanced", "compos mentis", "sane", "sound", "uncrazy" ], "examples":[ "the movie's villain was a just a clich\u00e9d axe-wielding nutcase with a maniacal laugh", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Life is still humorous in the most horrible, evil, maniacal spots. \u2014 Christy Pi\u00f1a, The Hollywood Reporter , 3 June 2022", "The most famous performance ever delivered at the Bowl, the Beatles\u2019 Los Angeles debut was greeted with the maniacal wails of fans receiving some kind of divine missive. \u2014 Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022", "But darkness lurks beneath all that maniacal perfection. \u2014 Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 18 May 2022", "Its entire content consists of fantasies and illusions divorced from each other, out of touch with reality, as well as wild assumptions, united by a maniacal hatred. \u2014 Giacomo Tognini, Forbes , 2 May 2022", "Bernie, despite his age, has an inhuman amount of energy, an almost maniacal desire to always move forward, and a stubbornness that would not let a quart of blood on the floor of the Charleston Airport DoubleTree disrupt his day. \u2014 Ari Rabin-havt, The New Republic , 28 Apr. 2022", "In his pursuit of justice, the youthful Dark Knight uncovers corruption in Gotham City while pursuing the maniacal killer known as the Riddler (Paul Dano). \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 26 Apr. 2022", "The plot is, as usual, a slice of humdrum social realism: just an everyday tale of a maniacal , cashmere-wearing bank robber named Danny Sharp (Jake Gyllenhaal), who plans to steal thirty-two million dollars. \u2014 The New Yorker , 8 Apr. 2022", "But nonetheless, Gotham used did a nice job of capturing the maniacal energy of what most people imagine the character to be. \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 30 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-222512" }, "masher":{ "type":[ "noun ()" ], "definitions":[ ": one that mashes", ": a man who makes passes at women" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-sh\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "1591, in the meaning defined above", "Noun (2)", "1875, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-223656" }, "manslayer":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one who commits homicide" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-\u02ccsl\u0101-\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "assassin", "cutthroat", "homicide", "killer", "murderer" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Cain has the distinction of being the Bible's first and most infamous manslayer ." ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-005253" }, "master plan":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a plan giving overall guidance" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "arrangement", "blueprint", "design", "game", "game plan", "ground plan", "plan", "program", "project", "road map", "scheme", "strategy", "system" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "He has a master plan for becoming a millionaire.", "my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The state has a transit master plan that essentially calls for doubling transit service. \u2014 Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022", "On one hand, Chyna is claiming the family had a master plan to axe the show and wielded their power to derail her television career. \u2014 Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety , 26 Apr. 2022", "The park district will conduct a community interest and opinion survey in April as part of its work on a new strategic plan and master plan to guide the district for the next five years. \u2014 Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com , 26 Mar. 2022", "Things excluded from the analysis include expansion of the waterfront convention center, facilities that may be affected by sea level rise and library projects likely to be included in a new library master plan expected to be finalized next year. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Feb. 2022", "Orchestra Partners made the announcement today inside the plant, more than two years after a similar press conference unveiled a new Parkside master plan which included the steam plant. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 3 Feb. 2022", "The Federal Aviation Administration requires the city to create a new master plan every decade. \u2014 Megan Stringer, San Antonio Express-News , 10 Nov. 2021", "The new master plan is expected to be completed later this fall, the city said in a release. \u2014 Dallas News , 19 July 2021", "After much discussion, the committee chose to continue to have the master plan updated at least once every 10 years, as the charter states. \u2014 Ed Wittenberg, cleveland , 18 June 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1914, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-005911" }, "make up":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition", ": physical, mental, and moral constitution", ": the operation of making up especially pages for printing", ": design or layout of printed matter", ": cosmetics (such as lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow) used to color and beautify the face", ": a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body", ": materials (such as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play)", ": replacement", ": material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up", ": something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency", ": to form by fitting together or assembling", ": to arrange typeset matter in (columns or pages) for printing", ": to combine to produce (a sum or whole)", ": constitute , compose", ": to compensate for (something, such as a deficiency or omission)", ": to do or take in order to correct an omission", ": settle , decide", ": to wrap or fasten up", ": to prepare in physical appearance for a role", ": to apply cosmetics to", ": invent , improvise", ": to set in order", ": to become reconciled", ": to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly", ": to make advances : court", ": compensate", ": to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play)", ": to apply cosmetics", ": any of various cosmetics (as lipstick or powder)", ": the way the parts or elements of something are put together or joined", ": materials used in changing a performer's appearance (as for a play or other entertainment)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02cc\u0259p", "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02cc\u0259p" ], "synonyms":[ "cosmetics", "maquillage", "paint", "war paint" ], "antonyms":[ "compose", "comprise", "constitute", "form" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Gabrielle Union and more are profiting off of their recognizable faces, while makeup -free. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022", "The school taught love, makeup , manners and more that were passed down to her from her mother and grandmother. \u2014 Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022", "For small items like makeup , utilize travel toiletry bags. \u2014 Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens , 13 June 2022", "This fast-absorbing sunscreen dries clear and doubles as a makeup primer. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 13 June 2022", "The film, which premiered in Cannes competition last year, took home four other Hungarian Motion Picture honors in technical categories, including for best cinematography, makeup , costume and editing. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 June 2022", "Photos show drag performers also instructing children in classrooms how to apply drag makeup . \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 12 June 2022", "Hadid is hardly the originator of the celebrity makeup -free social media post. \u2014 Kathleen Walsh, Glamour , 7 June 2022", "She\u2019s makeup -free, dressed in the local uniform of black loafers and socks, a clip holding up half her blonde hair while the rest tangles at the nape of her neck. \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 4 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Yet, at the executive level, women make up just 25% of healthcare leadership positions. \u2014 Tlalit Bussi Tel Tzure, Forbes , 13 June 2022", "According to Crump, police brutality cases make up only a fraction of his firm\u2019s load. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 June 2022", "Black renters make up 16% of households in Arizona who are extremely low-income renters, according to the national housing coalition. \u2014 Amy Qin, The Arizona Republic , 8 June 2022", "Two subvariants of the omicron variant now make up about 13 percent of new coronavirus cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \u2014 Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022", "At least 1-in-4 New Jersey residents is an immigrant, and immigrants make up 9% of the New Mexico population, according to the American Immigration Council. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022", "Asians comprise about 7% of the U.S. population, but make up 11.9% of Costco shoppers, according to market research firm Numerator. \u2014 Hannah Miao, NBC News , 7 June 2022", "In Montana, Native people make up more than 25% of missing people despite representing only 6.6% of the state population. \u2014 Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor , 6 June 2022", "Black voters only make up a mere 13% of the electorate in Los Angeles. \u2014 Erika D. Smithcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-020559" }, "malefactor":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one who commits an offense against the law", ": felon", ": one who does ill toward another" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-l\u0259-\u02ccfak-t\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "evildoer", "immoralist", "sinner", "wrongdoer" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "she regards anyone who would cause the breakup of a family as a malefactor of the worst sort", "the victim was able to give a clear description of the malefactor to the police", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The attacker can essentially trick the AI into doing the bidding of the malefactor . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 16 May 2022", "But Calvin pulls a knife on Lombardo, who starts throwing the (6-foot-4) malefactor around, an improbable feat. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 22 July 2021", "On Halloween night in 1939, all were riding the elevator to the top floor when a malefactor 's evil curse zapped them into the spirit world. \u2014 Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com , 24 June 2021", "Where once conspiracy theorists looked to Russia as the enemy, they were suddenly left without a malefactor . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2021", "The declaration makes no mention of any particular malefactor , and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau avoided offering any more specificity. \u2014 Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner , 16 Feb. 2021", "The social-networking giant faces the prospect that malicious actors in the United States and abroad could try to undermine the process in the same way that Russian malefactors seized on the 2016 presidential election to sow social unrest online. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Dec. 2019", "And yet, these malefactors are not nearly as dangerous as the first film\u2019s Bergens. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 10 Apr. 2020", "The kids were doing themselves a favor \u2014 young people have more of a future for Senator Sanders and his coterie of socialist dingbat malefactors to ruin. Arising from the tumult, triumphant, was the dotty figure of Joe Biden. \u2014 Kevin D. Williamson, National Review , 5 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English malefactour , from Latin malefactor , from malefacere to do evil, from male + facere to do \u2014 more at do ", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-063829" }, "mastermind":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a person who supplies the directing or creative intelligence for a project", ": to be the mastermind of" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-\u02ccm\u012bnd", "\u02ccmas-t\u0259r-\u02c8" ], "synonyms":[ "architect", "engineer" ], "antonyms":[ "contrive", "engineer", "finagle", "finesse", "frame", "machinate", "maneuver", "manipulate", "negotiate", "wangle" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "the mastermind behind the terrorist plot", "the real mastermind behind the embezzlement scheme", "Verb", "They masterminded a unique solution to the problem.", "He masterminded the bank robbery.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Defense attorneys have argued Vigil Mejia was a mastermind behind the killings, and was now trying to pin the blame on others to reduce his own time behind bars. \u2014 Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post , 25 May 2022", "The renowned Italian Architect Piero Lissoni (who also is the Art Director of Sanlorenzo) is the mastermind behind this installation. \u2014 Nel-olivia Waga, Forbes , 16 May 2022", "Dale Bryant, Casey's former attorney, told Newsweek via email that Vicky was likely the mastermind behind the escape. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 12 May 2022", "With the Astros clinging to a 2-0 lead, again Rodriguez was in the batter\u2019s box with two outs and Young on second and Carlos Beltran, who later was ruled to have been the mastermind behind the 2017 Astros\u2019 cheating system, on first. \u2014 Matt Young, Chron , 27 Apr. 2022", "The Endgame starred Baccarin as a criminal mastermind named Elena who orchestrates bank heists throughout New York City, with FBI agent Val Turner (Ryan Michelle Bath\u00e9) on her heels. \u2014 Andrea Towers, EW.com , 12 May 2022", "In Breaking Bad, the bottle stopper appears less prominently yet more impactfully when criminal mastermind and fired chicken mogul Gus Fring poisons a bottle of tequila in an effort to kill the head of the cartel who once killed his dear friend Max. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 19 Apr. 2022", "Abdul-Mateen is the heart of the movie, the calm negotiator in contrast to Gyllenhaal\u2019s unpredictable, trigger-happy criminal mastermind . \u2014 Eliana Dockterman, Time , 6 Apr. 2022", "Reeves than elaborated on the Silence of the Lambs-like sequence where Batman seeks the help of another killer mastermind to understand his current prey. \u2014 James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "These people helped mastermind 9-11, for god\u2019s sake. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 9 June 2022", "All three firms, Medium Plenty, Terremoto, and Regan Baker Interiors, came together to mastermind this bonus entertaining space, complete with a hot tub, fire pit, and herb garden. \u2014 Amanda Sims Clifford, House Beautiful , 9 June 2022", "All of the other performances have been in-house productions by the symphony, which has mixed orchestral performances with stand-alone concerts by such pop-music legends as Gladys Knight and Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 Oct. 2021", "The defense memorandum goes on to relitigate the Ecuadorean pursuit of Chevron despite multiple decisions, in this country and several others, that confirm the fraud Donziger helped mastermind . \u2014 Michael I. Krauss, Forbes , 26 Sep. 2021", "The attraction debuted about a year after Muppets mastermind Jim Henson died and three years before Walt Disney Co. acquired the majority of the Muppets film and television library for $75 million. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com , 25 Aug. 2021", "No wonder, then, that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been forced to break with a number of traditions as the global pandemic forces organizers to mastermind a mega-sporting event unlikely any other. \u2014 Joshua Berlinger, CNN , 22 July 2021", "India accuses Saeed of helping mastermind the deadly 2008 attacks in Mumbai that killed nearly 170 people at several occasions including the luxury Taj Hotel. \u2014 Zarar Khan, Star Tribune , 4 July 2021", "The clients called on James Huniford of Huniford Design Studio to mastermind the interiors. \u2014 House Beautiful , 10 June 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1872, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "1927, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-090444" }, "mandatory":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": required by a law or rule : obligatory", ": of, by, relating to, or holding a League of Nations mandate", ": one given a mandate", ": a nation holding a mandate from the League of Nations", ": required by law or by a command", ": containing or constituting a command : being obligatory" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-d\u0259-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113", "\u02c8man-d\u0259-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113", "\u02c8man-d\u0259-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "compulsory", "forced", "imperative", "incumbent", "involuntary", "necessary", "nonelective", "obligatory", "peremptory", "required" ], "antonyms":[ "elective", "optional", "voluntary" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "Parents object to the mandatory nature of the shots\u2014and the fact that their child's access to education hinges on compliance with the immunization regulations. \u2014 Alice Park , Time , 2 June 2008", "In a move some are calling a \"backdoor draft,\" the Pentagon has announced it will issue mandatory recalls to more than 5,600 Army troops for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. \u2014 Nathaniel Frank , Washington Post , 12 July 2004", "At the same time, the 1987 repeal of the Fairness Doctrine, which ended mandatory balanced coverage of politics, gave birth to talk radio, and the television universe splintered between the old networks and the new culture of cable gladiators in which opinion was more entertaining than information and cheaper to produce as well. \u2014 Nancy Gibbs , Time , 27 Sept. 2004", "the tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Both men are facing a maximum term of 10 years imprisonment, three years of mandatory supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. \u2014 Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel , 20 June 2022", "Make flightseeing a mandatory part of your Yukon itinerary. \u2014 Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure , 19 June 2022", "In the Soviet tradition, Russia still has mandatory conscription, though there are various exemptions. \u2014 Thomas Grove, WSJ , 18 June 2022", "Trintignant then disappeared from the scene to fulfill his mandatory military service, which included a stint in the Algerian War that would affect him forever. \u2014 Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 June 2022", "The ruling was in a case concerning a law imposing a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before people can get abortions in Iowa, which will now be allowed to take effect. \u2014 Alison Durkee, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "Lifeguards are expected to work 40 hour weeks from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with most weekends and holidays mandatory . \u2014 Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant , 17 June 2022", "Preheat the oven to 300 F (convection mode is preferable, but not mandatory ). \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022", "Why bother with any of that when the Imperial Valley\u2019s senior water rights \u2014 some of the oldest on the Colorado River \u2014 should protect the region from mandatory cutbacks, at least until almost everyone else runs out of water? \u2014 Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "California made reprocessing of food waste mandatory this year. \u2014 James Rainey, Los Angeles Times , 16 Mar. 2022", "Neither does the 2004 federal law that made special education mandatory , the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. \u2014 Claire Bryan, San Antonio Express-News , 29 Nov. 2021", "Also, Californians who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 will be able to stop wearing face masks in most situations, unless a business or venue decides to keep mask-wearing mandatory . \u2014 Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2021", "The death of Cecil, who would have turned 33 on Saturday, made protective netting above the glass mandatory in the NHL and commonplace at rinks around the world. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 20 Mar. 2021", "The Shift Project showed that at 34 French universities, less than one-quarter of degree programs offered any courses in climate and energy issues, and most of those did not make such a class mandatory . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 30 Jan. 2021", "The group was scheduled for an upcoming mandatory , aka boring, 48-hour training, but were instead surprised with an island vacation to the Florida Keys. \u2014 orlandosentinel.com , 11 Nov. 2020", "Capacity is reduced, users spaced out, mask usage mandatory and coffee/tea service temporarily put on hold because of the indoor dining restrictions. \u2014 Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com , 30 Oct. 2020", "Black Sheep, an upscale restaurant group in Hong Kong, has made temperature checks and surveys about medical history mandatory at its 23 restaurants. \u2014 Javier C. Hern\u00e1ndez, New York Times , 11 Apr. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun", "1661, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-112417" }, "manly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": in a manly manner", ": having qualities traditionally associated with a man : strong , virile", ": appropriate in character to a man", ": having or showing qualities (as strength or courage) often felt to be proper for a man" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-l\u0113", "\u02c8man-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "male", "man-size", "man-sized", "manlike", "mannish", "masculine", "virile" ], "antonyms":[ "unmanly", "unmasculine" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "He wasn't manly enough to fight.", "He has a deep, manly voice.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "There is nothing quite as manly as the scent of aftershave. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022", "These ingredients also provide a natural fragrance that\u2019s woody, earthy and all-round manly . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022", "It\u2019s that same, younger audience that embraced Ted Lasso and his forerunners: the fantasy manly men who populate the gentlest contemporary sitcoms. \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 19 July 2021", "When the reporter went forward he was met by the men courteously and given straightforward, manly replies to his questions. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 July 2021", "In prior technological waves, companies manly needed people proficient in database administration, loading data, and using programming languages like Python and R to manipulate and move data internally. \u2014 Ron Schmelzer, Forbes , 12 June 2021", "Right-wing critiques that our military and intelligence services are somehow not hardened and ruthless enough, not manly enough, have been a recurrent feature of political discourse going back decades. \u2014 Jacob Silverman, The New Republic , 4 June 2021", "Unlike his peers, Virgil isn't manly in the traditional sense or overtly tough, and many characters in these first four issues try to tell him how a man should behave. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 18 Feb. 2021", "Trump's Covid drive by proves downplaying illness isn't manly \u2014 it\u2019s dangerous, author Liz Plank writes in an opinion piece. \u2014 NBC News , 5 Oct. 2020", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "This cologne mixes together bay oil, citrus and spices to create an intoxicating blend fit for the ultimate manly man. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022", "Clean hair is the next step to your manly grooming routine. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022", "Overall, this shampoo is made for men with a manly scent that\u2019s sure to bring attention. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022", "The adult Falcone is a cautionary figure, a man broken by the manly vocation that was supposed to bring him glory. \u2014 Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic , 11 May 2022", "And the trailer for his show was designed with this in mind; it was stuffed full-to-bursting with over-the-top footage of jacked bros doing manly stuff. \u2014 Ian Allen, The New Republic , 20 Apr. 2022", "Maria\u2019s Place is a small space for showers and cozier gatherings while Sophia\u2019s Room takes on a more manly vibe. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 18 Apr. 2022", "This is the Old Spice of protein powders, marketed to manly men who Lift Heavy and Eat Clean and Consume an Unholy Amount of Protein. \u2014 Amanda Shapiro, Bon App\u00e9tit , 8 Mar. 2022", "One is a test of a 2021 Jeep Gladiator, and the second is the outfitting of that Gladiator by a company who specializes in customizing not only the Gladiator but a mess of other manly trucks \u2013 RMT Overland. \u2014 Josh Max, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adverb", "first_known_use":[ "Adverb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above", "Adjective", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-121047" }, "malcontented":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": malcontent" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmal-k\u0259n-\u02c8ten-t\u0259d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1586, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-125959" }, "mat":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "noun ()", "verb", "verb ()" ], "definitions":[ ": a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support", ": a piece of material placed at a door for wiping soiled shoe soles", ": a decorative piece of material used under a small item (such as a dish) especially for support or protection", ": a large thick pad or cushion used as a surface for wrestling, tumbling, and gymnastics", ": something made up of densely tangled or adhering filaments or strands especially of organic matter", ": a large slab usually of reinforced concrete used as the supporting base of a building", ": to provide with a mat or matting", ": to form into a tangled mass", ": to pack down so as to form a dense mass", ": to become matted", ": to make (something, such as a metal, glass, or color) matte", ": to provide (a picture) with a mat", ": lacking or deprived of luster (see luster entry 1 sense 1 ) or gloss: such as", ": having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights", ": having a rough or granular (see granular sense 1 ) surface", ": a border going around a picture between picture and frame or serving as the frame", ": matrix sense 2a", ": a piece of material used as a floor or seat covering or in front of a door to wipe the shoes on", ": a decorative piece of material used under dishes or vases", ": a pad or cushion for gymnastics or wrestling", ": something made up of many tangled strands", ": to form into a tangled mass", ": lacking or deprived of luster or gloss : having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights", ": having a coarse rough rugose or granular surface", ": a mat colony of bacteria" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mat", "\u02c8mat", "\u02c8mat" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Verb (1)", "1549, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1", "Verb (2)", "1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun (2)", "1845, in the meaning defined above", "Noun (3)", "1904, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-140911" }, "mathematical":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or according with mathematics", ": rigorously exact : precise", ": certain", ": possible but highly improbable", ": of or relating to numbers, quantities, measurements, and the relations between them : of or relating to mathematics", ": exact entry 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmath-\u02c8ma-ti-k\u0259l", "\u02ccma-th\u0259-", "\u02ccma-th\u0259-\u02c8ma-ti-k\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "accurate", "close", "delicate", "exact", "fine", "hairline", "pinpoint", "precise", "refined", "rigorous", "spot-on" ], "antonyms":[ "coarse", "imprecise", "inaccurate", "inexact", "rough" ], "examples":[ "They recorded the changes with mathematical precision.", "The team has only a mathematical chance of making the play-offs.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The downside from a security perspective is that the intelligent processing of the contents of a model file, where knowledge is represented in mathematical connections between simulated neurons, is very challenging. \u2014 Joel Yonts, Forbes , 19 May 2022", "The MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge involves students using mathematical modeling to solve real-world problems. \u2014 Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 11 May 2022", "Those 14 markers were identified using mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence, Patterson said. \u2014 NBC News , 12 Mar. 2022", "Hiroshi Nishiura, a professor of health and environmental sciences at Kyoto University who specializes in mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, analyzed genome data available through November 26 in South Africans in Gauteng province. \u2014 Kanoko Matsuyama, Fortune , 9 Dec. 2021", "That mathematical modeling, by its nature, renders in statistics what many are feeling in more palpable ways. \u2014 New York Times , 7 Dec. 2021", "Parisi's mathematical modeling is ideal for investigating what variation is mere chaos and what has larger causes. \u2014 Don Lincoln, CNN , 6 Oct. 2021", "Cryptocurrency miners earn digital cash by solving mathematical equations with computers that require large amounts of energy to power. \u2014 Jimmy Vielkind, WSJ , 3 June 2022", "Clary foregoes mathematical equations and explanations of theory and concentrates instead on how, despite the dire state of the world during the Nazi onslaught, Schr\u00f6dinger was able to build an international life of science. \u2014 Rebecca Coffey, Forbes , 17 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English mathematicalle , from Latin mathematicus , from Greek math\u0113matikos , from math\u0113mat-, math\u0113ma learning, mathematics, from manthanein to learn; probably akin to Goth mundon to pay attention", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-143143" }, "mascot":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic figure especially to bring them good luck", ": a person, animal, or object used as a symbol to represent a group (as a school or sports team) and to bring good luck" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-\u02ccsk\u00e4t", "also", "\u02c8mas-\u02cck\u00e4t", "-k\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "amulet", "charm", "fetish", "fetich", "mojo", "periapt", "phylactery", "talisman" ], "antonyms":[ "hoodoo", "jinx" ], "examples":[ "The team had a mountain lion as their mascot .", "she wears a mascot made of ebony and silver on a chain around her neck", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Country Club\u2019s squirrel mascot and yellow-and-green color scheme is proving to be a hit, said Lopuszynski. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022", "The changes are after calls from the Native American community to change the school's mascot . \u2014 Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star , 16 June 2022", "Sega's mascot looks cool while launching off bounce pads or hopping between grind rails, yet he doesn't get bogged down in unnecessary frames of motion when launching into crucial attack combos. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 14 June 2022", "The other recruits \u2014 Thomason, Jackson Bowers and Clegg \u2014 all took their turns with BYU\u2019s mascot with the mountains in the backdrop. \u2014 Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 June 2022", "The idea for a mascot came soon after the fields opened 10 years ago, Bradshaw said. \u2014 Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer , 9 June 2022", "Brad Pitt plays a hapless hitman who is forced to brawl with everyone from Bad Bunny to a cute looking mascot in the new trailer for Bullet Train, set to arrive Aug. 5. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 7 June 2022", "But then many of the show\u2019s choices, like the promotion of a Miss New Hampshire character (Ashley Blanchet, suitably lovely) from cameo to mascot , seem similarly random. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022", "The lawsuit seeks an order rescinding the Feb. 1 vote and a temporary injunction enjoining the school board from moving forward with new mascot names. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 7 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"French mascotte , from Occitan mascoto , from masco witch, from Medieval Latin masca ", "first_known_use":[ "1881, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-144327" }, "manor":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the house or hall of an estate : mansion", ": a landed estate", ": a unit of English rural territorial organization", ": such a unit in the Middle Ages consisting of an estate under a lord enjoying a variety of rights over land and tenants including the right to hold court", ": a tract of land in North America occupied by tenants who pay a fixed rent in money or kind to the proprietor", ": born into circumstances of wealth and privilege", ": a large estate" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "castle", "ch\u00e2teau", "estate", "hacienda", "hall", "manor house", "manse", "mansion", "palace", "villa" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the old family manor has 117 rooms", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Established in 1952 by founder Victoria Bachke, this music museum is housed in a manor on the estate Bachke called home. \u2014 Shelby Knick, Forbes , 21 June 2022", "The manor on the mountain doubled, then tripled in size. \u2014 Ottessa Moshfegh, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "Set on six acres out of town amid meadows, vineyards and woods is a 19th century manor home listed at 1.29 million euros or about US $1.4 million. \u2014 Lauren Beale, Forbes , 13 May 2022", "Meanwhile, back at home, Robert\u2019s daughter Mary (Michelle Dockery) is left to oversee a movie crew that has rented out Downton for filming, in exchange for a fee that will cover repairs to the manor \u2019s leaky roof. \u2014 Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post , 18 May 2022", "The Magic Castle, a familiar sight on Hollywood\u2019s Franklin Avenue, is an Edwardian manor with French and Gothic elements built in 1908 by Rollin Lane, a Redlands financier and orange grower, and his wife, Katherine. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022", "After a tryst with her secret lover, Paul Sheringham (Josh O\u2019Connor), Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young), a housemaid from a nearby manor , finds herself alone, wandering through the empty rooms of Paul\u2019s home. \u2014 Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022", "When The Arc of Loudoun became tenants at the manor \u2019s property in 2009, Kimball explained that the then in disrepair building was found to have a lot of spiritual energy. \u2014 Michele Herrmann, Forbes , 13 Oct. 2021", "Builders discovered a stash of 239 gold coins at a manor in northwestern France which could earn up to 300,000 euros ($356,490) at auction later this month. \u2014 CNN , 7 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English maner , from Old French manoir , from manoir to sojourn, dwell, from Latin man\u0113re \u2014 more at mansion ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-152425" }, "manor house":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the house of the lord of a manor" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "castle", "ch\u00e2teau", "estate", "hacienda", "hall", "manor", "manse", "mansion", "palace", "villa" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "entertained everyone at their manor house after the wedding ceremony", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Later, the castle was captured by Lord Rhys of Wales and after changing hands many times, it was eventually rebuilt as a Tudor manor house in the 16th century. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 11 May 2022", "The manor house is located at the top of a hill with sweeping views of the forested farmland. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun , 21 Apr. 2022", "This manor house and stone citadel look out on panoramic views of the bucolic valley of Savoie in the Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region of southeastern France. \u2014 Lauren Beale, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021", "The family in question had, incredibly kindly, brought me along to a manor house in the countryside. \u2014 Beth Ashley, refinery29.com , 7 Apr. 2022", "In the Season 2 premiere, Geralt and Ciri make their way to the manor house of Nevellin (Kristofer Hivju) who has been cursed by a priestess and now is half-man, half-boar. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021", "The Colonial Revival manor house was designed by New York architect Penrose V. Stout for industrialist and fox hunting enthusiast Robert Earl McConnell and built about 1931. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Dec. 2021", "On the morning of October 14, 1888, Louis Le Prince set up a heavy wooden box in the garden of his father-in-law\u2019s small manor house on the outskirts of Leeds. \u2014 Nat Segnit, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022", "In one particularly terrifying chapter the pair discover a cellar full of people kept as food in a remote manor house . \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 14 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1575, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-154159" }, "manufacture":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery", ": the process of making wares by hand or by machinery especially when carried on systematically with division of labor", ": a productive industry using mechanical power and machinery", ": the act or process of producing something", ": to make into a product suitable for use", ": to make from raw materials by hand or by machinery", ": to produce according to an organized plan and with division of labor", ": prefabricate", ": invent , fabricate", ": to produce as if by manufacturing : create", ": to engage in manufacture", ": to make from raw materials by hand or machinery", ": to create using the imagination often in order to deceive", ": the making of products by hand or machinery", ": production sense 2" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccman-y\u0259-\u02c8fak-ch\u0259r", "\u02ccma-n\u0259-", "\u02ccman-y\u0259-\u02c8fak-ch\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "fabricate", "fashion", "form", "frame", "make", "produce" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "materials used in the manufacture of cars", "We're developing new methods of paper manufacture .", "Verb", "materials used in manufacturing cars", "a company that manufactures wool and cotton clothing", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Others reckon this should measure the whole process of manufacture , materials, use and recycling for a lifetime measure of CO2. \u2014 Neil Winton, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "But the vaccines \u2014 their development, manufacture , and widespread uptake \u2014 have been a massive success. \u2014 Christopher M. Worsham And Anupam B. Jena, STAT , 14 Apr. 2022", "In addition to eliminating criminal penalties for the manufacture , distribution or possession of marijuana, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act would provide for the regulation and taxation of legal cannabis sales. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 2 Apr. 2022", "The manufacture , import and export of cosmetics with over 1 ppm mercury is also prohibited under the global treaty. \u2014 Meera Senthilingam, CNN , 9 Mar. 2022", "Cobb now oversees design, manufacture , testing and assembly of the rocket for the Artemis program, scheduled to take astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo program. \u2014 al , 5 Mar. 2022", "The Senate passed a couple of new gun-control measures, including one to ban the manufacture , sale or possession of plastic firearms, which cannot be detected by traditional screening devices. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Feb. 2022", "Last September, India announced Production Linked Incentives for manufacture of electric vehicles, including financial incentives such as tax breaks and cheaper rentals and discounted electricity charges linked to volumes of production. \u2014 Biman Mukherji, Fortune , 17 Jan. 2022", "Under Newsom\u2019s proposal, private citizens could sue to stop the manufacture , sale or distribution of assault weapons or ghost gun kits or parts. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 Dec. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Wednesday evening, Cadillac announced that GM plans to manufacture the Celestiq, first teased in early 2021, at the Center. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022", "My days consisted of recording bombastic diatribes at his studio in Austin, Texas, or traveling the world to embellish, misrepresent and manufacture stories to suit his biases. \u2014 Josh Owens, CNN , 12 June 2022", "Winthrop discussed that In a country where only 3% of apparel brands manufacture their clothes domestically, American Giant remains an anomaly since its products are sourced and manufactured entirely in the United States. \u2014 Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes , 10 June 2022", "Jeans maker Levi Strauss developed a low-cost respirator design that the company says any garment producer can manufacture , while start-up Air Flo Labs uses three-dimensional facial scans to ensure its Flo Mask Pro is tailored to a wearer\u2019s face. \u2014 Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American , 9 June 2022", "Rivera visited a facility where workers manufacture COVID-19 rapid tests. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune , 9 June 2022", "But Novavax, which has never brought a vaccine through the licensure process before and which didn\u2019t own a production plant when the pandemic began, has struggled mightily to manufacture its product with a consistency that would satisfy the FDA. \u2014 Helen Branswell, STAT , 8 June 2022", "Novavax had planned for factories around the world to manufacture its vaccine, but the company had trouble scaling up production and was slow to demonstrate that its process met FDA standards. \u2014 Rebecca Robbins, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022", "Those new vaccines would take about three months to manufacture , the White House's top COVID-19 official Dr. Ashish Jha told reporters. \u2014 Alexander Tin, CBS News , 6 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1648, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-160420" }, "malignancy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being malignant", ": exhibition (as by a tumor) of malignant qualities : virulence", ": a malignant tumor", ": the quality or state of being malignant", ": exhibition (as by a tumor) of malignant qualities : virulence", ": a malignant tumor" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8lig-n\u0259n(t)-s\u0113", "m\u0259-\u02c8lig-n\u0259n-s\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "cattiness", "despite", "hatefulness", "malevolence", "malice", "maliciousness", "malignance", "malignity", "meanness", "nastiness", "spite", "spitefulness", "spleen", "venom", "viciousness" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the malignancy of the tumor", "The test revealed a malignancy in the patient's chest.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The latest evidence of that malignancy comes in a New York Times report about the Jan. 6 insurrection and how GOP congressional leaders responded in the immediate aftermath. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022", "Last year the scientists behind the melanoma study found that antioxidants fuel the growth of another type of malignancy , lung cancer. \u2014 Melinda Wenner Moyer, Scientific American , 7 Oct. 2015", "Radioactive iodine still helps for high risk thyroid cancer, where the malignancy has already spread throughout the body. \u2014 Angus Chen, STAT , 10 Mar. 2022", "Then, there is the PTSD, radiation exposure, gravitational shifts and many injuries that increase his likelihood of accelerated bone loss and malignancy -- not to mention his chronic heart disease. \u2014 Madeline Holcombe, CNN , 13 Dec. 2021", "Cancers start small, often deep in tissues, where the malignancy evades early detection. \u2014 Scientific American , 16 Nov. 2021", "Rare, difficult to treat and exceedingly aggressive, the malignancy had already penetrated Eihab\u2019s right eye socket. \u2014 Lynda Schuster, Washington Post , 13 Oct. 2021", "Not all papilloma growths are cancerous, but Dr. Fisher says about 10 to 15% of them may harbor a malignancy or precancerous cells. \u2014 Ashley Abramson, Health.com , 5 Oct. 2021", "Studies have shown that no more than .04% of mammograms reveal enlarged lymph nodes in women with no other sign of illness or malignancy . \u2014 Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190346" }, "maternal":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly", ": related through a mother", ": inherited or derived from the female parent", ": of or relating to a mother", ": related through the mother", ": of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother", ": related through a mother", ": inherited or derived from the female parent" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8t\u0259r-n\u1d4al", "m\u0259-\u02c8t\u0259r-n\u1d4al", "m\u0259-\u02c8t\u0259rn-\u1d4al" ], "synonyms":[ "mother", "motherly" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Doctors are concerned about the effects of the drug on maternal health.", "her maternal instincts told her that something was wrong", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Northam aimed to eliminate the racial disparity in maternal mortality by 2025. \u2014 Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Current maternal mortality statistics from the CDC paint a sobering picture. \u2014 Adebayo Adesomo, Scientific American , 30 May 2022", "The United States has the highest maternal -mortality rate among industrialized nations, at about twenty-four deaths per a hundred thousand live births; the numbers for Black women alone are more than twice as high. \u2014 Jessica Winter, The New Yorker , 12 May 2022", "Yet, the rival PMSS reporting did also find the same prevalence of Black maternal mortality so starkly visible in any such data out of the United States. \u2014 Katharina Buchholz, Forbes , 6 May 2022", "Black women had the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, with around 42 deaths per 100,000 live births between 2014 and 2017, according to the CDC. \u2014 Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022", "Vice President Kamala Harris will join policymakers, experts and advocates Wednesday to discuss how to end the maternal mortality crisis among Black people in the U.S. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 13 Apr. 2022", "The country is making gains against chronic problems such as malaria and maternal mortality. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Apr. 2022", "When looking only at Black maternal mortality, the rate jumped to 55.3 deaths per 100,000 live births. \u2014 Virginia Langmaid, CNN , 5 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French maternel , from Medieval Latin maternalis , from Latin maternus , from mater mother \u2014 more at mother ", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190456" }, "maverick":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an unbranded range animal", ": a motherless calf", ": an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party", ": characteristic of, suggestive of, or inclined to be a maverick" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mav-rik", "\u02c8ma-v\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[ "bohemian", "boho", "counterculturist", "deviant", "enfant terrible", "free spirit", "heretic", "iconoclast", "individualist", "lone ranger", "lone wolf", "loner", "nonconformer", "nonconformist" ], "antonyms":[ "dissentient", "dissenting", "dissident", "heretical", "heretic", "heterodox", "iconoclastic", "nonconformist", "nonorthodox", "out-there", "unconventional", "unorthodox" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "On its face, the unlikely mashup of styles\u2014unconventional maverick on one side, likely complicated corporate layers (albeit family ones) on the other\u2014might seem fraught with potential for creative limitations and cross-purpose agendas. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 13 June 2022", "Johnson has long courted celebratory, maverick status and played to the gallery. \u2014 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022", "Together, the brothers built a business\u2014 maverick , talent-driven, and international in focus\u2014that helped define an era in American film production. \u2014 Ken Auletta, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022", "Pepper, a Yellow Submarine, Tom Cruise\u2019s Maverick and a true maverick in Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. \u2014 Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel , 23 May 2022", "Ryan Reynolds is a Hollywood outlier with a growing fintech reputation as a mobile operator, a digital marketing maverick , and a soccer club owner. \u2014 Stephan Rabimov, Forbes , 19 May 2022", "Today, she should be considered a feminist, a maverick , ahead of her time. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 17 May 2022", "Back in March, the coffee maverick announced its latest sustainable plans: to prioritize reusable cups by the end of next year in stores throughout the United States and Canada. \u2014 Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022", "Even as Senator John McCain fashioned himself into a moderate maverick , the state was a hotbed of conservative anti-immigration politics that helped give rise to Mr. Trump\u2019s candidacy and presidency. \u2014 Jennifer Medina, New York Times , 5 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Build Back Better, Biden\u2019s plan for transforming America in a Johnsonian manner, has been stalled by maverick Democrats like Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. \u2014 Idrees Kahloon, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022", "His show No Sleep will return this summer, switching to a biannual format so the maverick producer can devote himself to club life full-time. \u2014 Lee Keeler, SPIN , 10 May 2022", "She was aided by the maverick campaign of ultranationalist gadfly Eric Zemmour, whose snarling anti-immigrant, anti-establishment rhetoric has made Le Pen \u2014 a far-right mainstay for years \u2014 look comparatively moderate. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Apr. 2022", "Clear regulations leave little room for maverick decisions. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022", "Meanwhile, a maverick police detective vows to stop him. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 3 Mar. 2022", "Musk is, of course, the maverick financier-entrepreneur behind the electric Tesla cars and is the force behind SpaceX, which promotes civilian space flights and colonization of Mars. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 25 Feb. 2022", "Indeed, the general ethos was more maverick and aggressive than measured and deliberative. \u2014 Matthew Rees, WSJ , 11 Feb. 2022", "Rebel Stylist celebrates the work of the maverick British fashion editor Caroline Baker. \u2014 Mark Holgate, Vogue , 7 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adjective", "1886, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190516" }, "marble":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism, that ranges from granular to compact in texture, that is capable of taking a high polish, and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture", ": something (such as a piece of sculpture) composed of or made from marble", ": something suggesting marble (as in hardness, coldness, or smoothness)", ": a little ball made of a hard substance (such as glass) and used in various games", ": any of several games played with these little balls", ": the rewards to be won in competition especially for a championship", ": marbling", ": elements of common sense", ": sanity", ": to give a veined or mottled appearance to", ": a type of limestone that is capable of taking a high polish and is used in architecture and sculpture", ": a little ball (as of glass) used in a children's game (", ")" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-b\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "blotch", "dapple", "dot", "fleck", "freckle", "mottle", "pepper", "shoot", "speck", "speckle", "splotch", "spot", "sprinkle", "stipple" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "The statue is made of marble .", "I love to play with marbles .", "Verb", "marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "There, slabs of marble are delicately inlaid with stones like lapis, malachite, jasper, and amethyst. \u2014 Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure , 14 June 2022", "For a century, an American icon carved from 175 tons of white marble has presided over the nation\u2019s capital, beckoning thousands of visitors each day up his steps and into his hallowed chamber. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 May 2022", "The next task, which will depend on her fund-raising efforts, is to repair the roof originally covered in copper but stripped of that years ago by thieves, who also looted tons of marble , miles of wiring and all of the windows. \u2014 New York Times , 22 May 2022", "The walls of the Upper East Side shop were adorned with mirrors that have sinuous edges and slabs of marble , which make for beautiful places to display the brand\u2019s loafers and handbags. \u2014 Vogue , 31 Mar. 2022", "Materials were sourced from around the world, including various types of marble from Italy and throughout Europe. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Robb Report , 25 Feb. 2022", "One desires to touch, to experience the transformation of marble into soft surfaces as well as the opposite, the rocky outcrop on which Pan reclines: a chunk of stone recarved to become stone again. \u2014 William A. Wallace, WSJ , 28 Jan. 2022", "Made of Italian marble with protective cork backing, this set of four features popular grape varieties with their own atomic symbols and numbers. \u2014 Lana Bortolot, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021", "Bathrooms are bedecked in red-and-white subway tiles \u2014 save for the suites, which have marble countertops and walls \u2014 and feature Mr. Smith amenities. \u2014 Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure , 20 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Use a toothpick to swirl and marble your food coloring droplets. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 1 Mar. 2021", "These days, it\u2019s used for many blue cheeses, injected inside punctures in the blocks, where air helps the mold cultivate and marble the cheese from the inside out. \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 8 Oct. 2020", "To marble your own nail polish pumpkins, place drops of nail polish ($18 for a 6-pack, Target) into a bucket of room temperature water. \u2014 Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 Sep. 2020", "The intact clam was quarter-sized, its ivory shell marbled with brown and purplish lines. \u2014 Ian James, AZCentral.com , 19 Apr. 2020", "Seddon regularly updated O\u2019Keefe about the operation against the Michigan teachers\u2019 union, according to internal Project Veritas e-mails, where the language of the group\u2019s leaders is marbled with spy jargon. \u2014 Adam Goldman, BostonGlobe.com , 7 Mar. 2020", "And the jeweler added Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to that list this week, supplying her with a pair of Cartier C D\u00e9cor marbled white Buffalo horn sunglasses valued at over $2,500. \u2014 Branden Hunter, Detroit Free Press , 5 May 2020", "Though the technique of marbling dates back to as early as the 12th century, with masters studying the craft from Japan to Venice, Schneider is completely self-taught. \u2014 Hadley Keller, House Beautiful , 27 Feb. 2020", "These gorgeous marbled Cool Whip Easter eggs are super easy to make and the end result will be a stunning addition to your Easter table. \u2014 Taryn Mohrman, Woman's Day , 10 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "1675, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190751" }, "mainly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": in a forceful manner", ": for the most part : chiefly" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "altogether", "basically", "by and large", "chiefly", "generally", "largely", "mostly", "overall", "predominantly", "primarily", "principally", "substantially" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Daisy Days again will include a variety of activities, entertainment, a carnival, and food and beverages in the village\u2019s downtown area, mainly on Prospect Avenue, south of the railroad tracks. \u2014 Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022", "When everybody owned a gun, the National Rifle Association was a benign organization focused mainly on gun safety. \u2014 Timothy Noah, The New Republic , 25 May 2022", "The mental health care system in South Dakota, Gill said, operates mainly through contracting with 11 nonprofit community mental health centers located across the state, which provide services including therapy and crisis intervention. \u2014 Kelly Livingston, ABC News , 18 May 2022", "Researchers around the world have confirmed COVID-19 is caused by a virus spread mainly through close contact with other people. \u2014 Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY , 15 May 2022", "Now, its exclusivity is maintained not by racial code but mainly through economic inequality, even if the racial impact is not that different. \u2014 Michael A. Fletcher, Washington Post , 13 May 2022", "Hungary receives around two-thirds of its oil from Russia, mainly through the Druzhba pipeline. \u2014 Laurence Norman, WSJ , 9 May 2022", "However, the metaverse will offer more interactive ways to get involved with the online world, mainly through the use of virtual and augmented reality. \u2014 Anthony Wong, Forbes , 6 May 2022", "Other areas of Southern California that rely mainly on Colorado River water aren\u2019t subject to the restrictions. \u2014 Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 6 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190932" }, "matter":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a subject under consideration", ": a subject of disagreement or litigation", ": the events or circumstances of a particular situation", ": the subject or substance of a discourse or writing", ": something of an indicated kind or having to do with an indicated field or situation", ": something to be proved in law", ": sensible or serious material as distinguished from nonsense or drollery", ": reason , cause", ": a source especially of feeling or emotion", ": problem , difficulty", ": the substance of which a physical object is composed", ": material substance that occupies space, has mass, and is composed predominantly of atoms consisting of protons , neutrons , and electrons , that constitutes the observable universe, and that is interconvertible with energy", ": a material substance of a particular kind or for a particular purpose", ": material (such as feces or urine) discharged from the living body", ": material discharged by suppuration : pus", ": the indeterminate subject of reality", ": the element in the universe that undergoes formation and alteration", ": the formless substratum of all things which exists only potentially and upon which form acts to produce realities", ": a more or less definite amount or quantity", ": something written or printed", ": mail entry 1", ": the illusion that the objects perceived by the physical senses have the reality of substance", ": in fact : actually", ": so far as that is concerned", ": without regard to : irrespective of", ": regardless of the costs, consequences, or results", ": wrong", ": to form or discharge pus : suppurate", ": to be of importance : signify", ": something to be dealt with or considered", ": problem sense 2 , difficulty", ": the substance things are made of : something that takes up space and has weight", ": material substance of a certain kind or function", ": pus", ": a small quantity or amount", ": actually", ": without regard to", ": regardless of the costs or consequences", ": to be of importance", ": material (as feces or urine) discharged or for discharge from the living body", ": material discharged by suppuration : pus", ": a subject of consideration, disagreement, or litigation: as", ": a legal case, dispute, or issue", "\u2014 see also in re", ": one or more facts, claims, or rights examined, disputed, asserted, proven, or determined by legal process", ": matter sense 1", ": the monetary amount involved in a case", ": a matter that is in dispute as part or all of a legal issue", ": a matter primarily involving proof or evidence rather than a question of law", ": a matter concerning form or details often of a relatively inessential nature rather than substance", ": a matter involving or consisting of the application of law", ": a matter (as a fact) entered on the record of a court or other official body", ": a matter concerning the merits of a case rather than form or relatively inessential details", ": written, printed, or postal material" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-t\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-t\u0259r", "\u02c8mat-\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "content", "motif", "motive", "question", "subject", "theme", "topic" ], "antonyms":[ "count", "import", "mean", "signify", "weigh" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "He has a few personal matters to deal with.", "Disagreement is one thing, but accusations of lying are a different matter altogether!", "Can matter and energy be changed into each other?", "Verb", "It may not matter to you, but it matters a lot to me!", "\u201cWhy are you being so quiet?\u201d \u201cDoes it matter ?\u201d \u201cOf course it matters !\u201d", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "No longer was this a matter of a U.S. senator frolicking at a male bordello: The security of the nation was now at risk. \u2014 James Kirchick, Washington Post , 15 June 2022", "The difference between narcissism and self-love is a matter of depth. \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 14 June 2022", "Despite the pushback, many grape farmers say that the use of autonomous tractors is only a matter of time. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 June 2022", "This is a matter of a specific story, told and retold, for an audience presumed to have a toddler-like eagerness to hear the same story again, again. \u2014 Molly Fischer, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022", "Being data-driven, however, is a matter of mindset. \u2014 Ronen Korman, Forbes , 10 June 2022", "Historically the regulation of companies in the United States has been a matter of state law. \u2014 Jed S. Rakoff, The New York Review of Books , 8 June 2022", "But the local level has often been another matter , and Tuesday provided the latest warning sign about the potency of this issue. \u2014 Aaron Blake, Anchorage Daily News , 8 June 2022", "Why crime rates lowered for related offenses in the pilot area could be attributable to two different factors: The first is a matter of recording, Dee said. \u2014 Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Agency messages place vaccination and masking at the top of their list of preventive measure lists, but do little to differentiate the importance of these measures from those that matter far less, such as cleaning surfaces. \u2014 Thoai D. Ngo, Scientific American , 15 June 2022", "Experts said the committee\u2019s decision ultimately may not matter much. \u2014 Jacqueline Alemany And Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News , 15 June 2022", "So for all the gains made by Strus, from two-way player a year ago to reserve for most of this past regular season to playoff starter, what ultimately will matter most is backing it up going forward. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 12 June 2022", "Stay Cool Just as your bedding, mattress, and pajamas matter , so too does the temperature in your bedroom. \u2014 Outside Online , 6 June 2022", "Climate and ocean conditions, which matter a lot for these fish, have tended to follow yearslong trends. \u2014 ProPublica , 4 June 2022", "Bio: Ricardo Salusse is here to show that size doesn't matter in this competition. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 3 June 2022", "This is a district that includes communities where local roots can matter , which helped push Hill to success in 2018. \u2014 Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022", "Although her game is still developing, Gauff boasts a terrific blend of skills that translate well to the tricky surface, where nimble footwork, timin, and patience matter more than power. \u2014 Liz Clarke, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191100" }, "mass":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "adjective", "noun", "noun ()", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist sense 1 ) especially in accordance with the traditional Latin rite (see rite sense 1 )", ": a celebration of the Eucharist (see eucharist sense 1 )", ": a musical setting for the ordinary of the Mass", ": a quantity or aggregate of matter usually of considerable size", ": expanse , bulk", ": massive quality or effect", ": the main part or body", ": aggregate , whole", ": the property of a body that is a measure of its inertia and that is commonly taken as a measure of the amount of material it contains and causes it to have weight in a gravitational field", ": a large quantity, amount, or number", ": a large body of persons in a group", ": the great body of the people as contrasted with the elite", ": to form or collect into a mass", ": to assemble in a mass", ": of or relating to the mass of the people", ": being one of or at one with the mass : average", ": participated in by or affecting a large number of individuals", ": having a large-scale character", ": viewed as a whole : total", "Massachusetts", ": a large quantity or number", ": an amount of something that holds or clings together", ": large size : bulk", ": the principal part : main body", ": the body of ordinary or common people", ": to collect into a large body", ": a religious service in which communion is celebrated", "Massachusetts", ": the property of a body that is a measure of its inertia, that is commonly taken as a measure of the amount of material it contains, that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field, and that along with length and time constitutes one of the fundamental quantities on which all physical measurements are based", ": a homogeneous pasty mixture compounded for making pills, lozenges, and plasters", ": an aggregation of usually similar things (as assets in a succession) considered as a whole", ": participated in by or affecting a large number of individuals" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mas", "\u02c8mas", "\u02c8mas" ], "synonyms":[ "accrete", "accumulate", "amass", "build up", "collect", "concentrate", "conglomerate", "gather", "pile (up)", "stack (up)" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Verb", "A large crowd of demonstrators massed outside the courthouse.", "Clouds were massing on the horizon.", "The generals massed their troops.", "Adjective", "Television is a mass medium." ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun (2)", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense", "Adjective", "1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191119" }, "marshalling":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces", ": a person who arranges and directs the ceremonial aspects of a gathering", ": field marshal", ": a general officer of the highest military rank", ": an officer having charge of prisoners", ": a ministerial (see ministerial sense 3 ) officer appointed for a judicial district (as of the U.S.) to execute the process of the courts and perform various duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": a city law officer entrusted with particular duties", ": the administrative head of a city police department or fire department", ": to place in proper rank or position", ": to bring together and order in an appropriate or effective way", ": to lead ceremoniously or solicitously : usher", ": to take form or order", ": a person who arranges and directs ceremonies", ": an officer of the highest rank in some military forces", ": a federal official having duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": the head of a division of a city government", ": to arrange in order", ": a ministerial officer appointed for each judicial district of the U.S. to execute the process of the courts and perform various duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": a law officer in some cities (as New York) of the U.S. who is entrusted with particular duties (as serving the process of justice of the peace courts)", ": the administrative head of the police or especially fire department in some cities of the U.S.", ": to fix the order of (assets) with respect to liability or availability for payment of obligations", ": to fix the order of (as liens or remedies) with respect to priority against a debtor's assets \u2014 see also marshaling" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "mobilize", "muster", "rally" ], "antonyms":[ "demob", "demobilize" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "She carefully marshaled her thoughts before answering the question.", "marshaled their forces for battle", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The state marshal assigned to serve the arrest order is still trying to do so, according to court officials and records. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 30 May 2022", "So much so that at times, the fire marshal issued occupancy warnings. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 May 2022", "But for now, both justice and liberty are inaccessible by order of the marshal . \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022", "The estimated damage to the home is not yet known; the Wauwatosa fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. \u2014 Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 10 May 2022", "Upon arrival at the scene, the fire marshal determined that the blaze was likely caused by arson, the release stated. \u2014 Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 8 May 2022", "The smell of fresh lumber lingered in the air, the fire marshal was checking emergency sprinklers and workers were setting up a jukebox with Dylan\u2019s greatest hits - in lieu of the reclusive genius himself. \u2014 Annie Gowen, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022", "About 120 workers checked door-to-door for residents who might have been unable to call for help, said Butch Browning, the state fire marshal . \u2014 New York Times , 23 Mar. 2022", "The county\u2019s heraldic bearings are on the uniforms of sheriff's deputies and the fire marshal . \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 16 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cut short a summit in southern Japan to return to the capital, Tokyo, after the boat sinking and instructed authorities to marshal all resources in the rescue effort. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Apr. 2022", "The framework for such a declaration would then be used to marshal local school districts and county schools into adopting their own bills of rights. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022", "Other opponents, meanwhile, are attempting to marshal anti-Hezbollah sentiment into a political coalition that could grab enough seats in Parliament to challenge the group. \u2014 Nazih Osseiran, WSJ , 15 May 2022", "Zain Rizvi at Public Citizen believes the Summit could have been the moment for Biden to marshal the resources of the U.S. government and say how America and its partners would vaccinate the world. \u2014 Madhukar Pai, Forbes , 23 Sep. 2021", "And the former prime minister is widely expected to try to marshal his party loyalists \u2014 and there are many, still galvanized by his stated platform of fighting corruption and helping the poor \u2014 in elections expected this fall. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022", "It was renewed annually until last July, when the coalition failed to marshal the votes and the ban expired. \u2014 Abbas Al Lawati And Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 14 Mar. 2022", "In 1986, Greiman helped marshal through the General Assembly the $120 million funding by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox. \u2014 Bob Goldsborough, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2022", "Kalulu and Tomori took turns to superbly marshal Victor Osimhen, whom many consider the best striker in the league, with both players matching Osimhen for pace. \u2014 Emmet Gates, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191537" }, "man-sized":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": suitable for or requiring a man", ": larger than others of its kind" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-\u02ccs\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[ "male", "manlike", "manly", "mannish", "masculine", "virile" ], "antonyms":[ "unmanly", "unmasculine" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191647" }, "maxim":{ "type":[ "biographical name ()", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct", ": a proverbial saying", ": a short saying (as \"live and let live\") expressing a general truth or rule of conduct", "Sir Hiram Stevens 1840\u20131916 British (American-born) inventor", "Hudson 1853\u20131927 brother of Hiram Maxim American inventor" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mak-s\u0259m", "\u02c8mak-s\u0259m", "\u02c8mak-s\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[ "adage", "aphorism", "apothegm", "byword", "epigram", "proverb", "saw", "saying", "sententia", "word" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "it's a common maxim that \u201ca watched pot never boils,\u201d but that's not literally true", "Recent Examples on the Web", "This centrality of public health to law\u2014encapsulated by the legal maxim salus populi suprema lex (the health and well-being of the public is the highest law)\u2014was widely accepted in 19th- and 20th-century state and federal court decisions. \u2014 Wendy E. Parmet, Scientific American , 17 May 2022", "But a beetle the size of a grain of sand flips this maxim on its head. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 21 Mar. 2022", "Among these is the maxim that limitations on rights won\u2019t be applied in an arbitrary manner and will be proportional to a legitimate pressing public or social need. \u2014 Felipe De La Hoz, The New Republic , 22 Feb. 2022", "Anyone who has been a guide, writer, policymaker, or advocate for the earth has repeated some version of this maxim : the more people who enjoy nature, the more people who will work to protect it. \u2014 Outside Online , 3 June 2021", "There's simply no such thing as too many red dresses. Leave it to Jennifer Lopez to put that maxim to the test. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 25 Apr. 2022", "Moore is famous for coining Moore\u2019s Law, the maxim that predicted the number of transistors in computer chips would double at regular intervals \u2014 every year, or, in a later iteration, every two. \u2014 oregonlive , 11 Apr. 2022", "Even the maxim that lifting is good only for getting big has been routinely undermined by a new legion of fitness instructors; women who were once cautioned against handling anything mightier than a hand weight now grunt and pull with abandon. \u2014 Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker , 7 Apr. 2022", "The ancient maxim intimates that beneath the scale of consciousness and conventional experience lies a ceaseless torrent of change, a swarm of chasms and metamorphoses. \u2014 Michael W. Clune, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English maxime , from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin maxima , from Latin, feminine of maximus , superlative of magnus large \u2014 more at much ", "first_known_use":[ "1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191911" }, "mamma":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a mammary gland and its accessory parts", ": a mammary gland and its accessory parts" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-m\u0259", "\u02c8mam-\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"borrowed from New Latin, going back to Latin, \"breast, udder, mother,\" nursery word with cognate or parallel formations in other Indo-European languages, as Old Irish muimme \"nurse, foster mother,\" Welsh mam \"mother,\" Russian m\u00e1ma, Lithuanian mam\u00e0, mom\u00e0, Greek m\u00e1mm\u0113 \"mother, grandmother,\" Armenian mam \"grandmother,\" Sanskrit m\u0101ma\u1e25 \"uncle\"", "first_known_use":[ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192514" }, "mammy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": mama", ": a Black woman serving as a nurse to white children especially formerly in the southern U.S." ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-m\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "ma", "mama", "mamma", "momma", "mater", "mom", "mommy", "mother", "old lady" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the toddler clung to her mammy and eyed the strangers fearfully", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Toxic archetypes of Black womanhood\u2014the mammy , the Black matriarch, the jezebel (or the Scraggle Daggle, in SYSBM parlance), and the welfare mother\u2014are all alive and well in the Black Manosphere. \u2014 Nicole Young, ELLE , 26 Jan. 2022", "One example given is the Aunt Jemima brand and logo, a depiction of an older Black woman based on the archetype of a mammy . \u2014 Leah Asmelash, CNN , 1 Mar. 2021", "The song features a mammy , a racial stereotype of the Black female caretaker figure devoted to her white family. \u2014 Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY , 30 June 2020", "No human being deserves to be in a cage, but this notion that Black women must play mammy and Moses for the world is killing us, while police officers with licenses to kill are murdering our children. \u2014 Kirsten West Savali, Essence , 3 Oct. 2019", "Saar enlarged the slave ship image, printed it onto the surface of the ironing board, and at one end superimposed the image of a black woman ironing, dressed stereotypically as a mammy . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Sep. 2019", "But what complicates Hildi is the history of how black women, and especially slaves, have been treated in real life (raped, beaten) and depicted onscreen (as mammies or Jezebels). \u2014 Aisha Harris, New York Times , 7 Aug. 2019", "The Help in 2011, doesn\u2019t seem to get that Ma operates as a black- mammy stereotype. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 7 June 2019", "Violent, upsetting and misleading grindhouse documentaries designed to repulse our moral sense and send us home shaken, primed to become good Catholic child soldiers who would protect defenceless wee babbies from their own mammies . \u2014 Graham Linehan, Time , 25 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":"alteration of mamma ", "first_known_use":[ "1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-193112" }, "magpie":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": any of various birds (especially Pica pica ) related to the jays but having a long graduated tail and black-and-white or brightly colored plumage", ": a person who chatters noisily", ": one who collects indiscriminately", ": collected indiscriminately : miscellaneous", ": given to indiscriminate collecting : acquisitive", ": a noisy black-and-white bird related to the jays" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-\u02ccp\u012b", "\u02c8mag-\u02ccp\u012b" ], "synonyms":[ "babbler", "blabber", "blabbermouth", "blowhard", "cackler", "chatterbox", "chatterer", "conversationalist", "gabbler", "gasbag", "jabberer", "jay", "motormouth", "prattler", "talker", "windbag" ], "antonyms":[ "assorted", "eclectic", "heterogeneous", "indiscriminate", "kitchen-sink", "miscellaneous", "mixed", "motley", "patchwork", "piebald", "promiscuous", "raggle-taggle", "ragtag", "varied" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "media magpies will no doubt seize upon the president's latest gaffe and blow it all out of proportion", "Adjective", "a pack rat whose cramped apartment is filled with a magpie collection of books, old newspapers, and tchotchkes", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "However, within ten minutes of placing the tracking device on the fifth experimentee, one clever female magpie without a tracker began picking at the harness of another younger bird, Gizmodo reports. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Feb. 2022", "Erdmann soon set in motion a magpie rescue of sorts. \u2014 Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News , 4 May 2022", "About a magpie approach, all bells and whistles and sequins and taffeta. \u2014 Raven Smith, Vogue , 22 Mar. 2022", "Or what if it is dug up by a badger and carried away by a magpie ? \u2014 David G.w. Birch, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022", "The rooms felt cozy and curated, filled with knickknacks collected over the years, like a magpie \u2019s nest. \u2014 Anna Russell, The New Yorker , 12 Mar. 2022", "Researchers are unsure if the same female magpie removed all the harnesses or if multiple birds collaborated to help. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Feb. 2022", "There\u2019s a difference between the careful construction of a true fashion lover\u2019s wardrobe, and a magpie approach to just wearing a lot of designer crap. \u2014 Todd Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 Feb. 2022", "The Morsings have recorded 5,000 magpies approaching the gadget to give up their offerings \u2014 that's between five to 30 magpie visitors a day \u2014 over the past ten months. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 7 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adjective", "1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-194900" }, "masterfulness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": inclined and usually competent to act as master", ": suggestive of a domineering nature", ": having or reflecting the power and skill of a master", ": tending to take control : displaying authority", ": having or showing great skill" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-f\u0259l", "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "adroit", "artful", "bravura", "deft", "delicate", "dexterous", "dextrous", "expert", "masterly", "practiced", "practised", "skillful", "virtuoso", "workmanlike" ], "antonyms":[ "amateur", "amateurish", "artless", "rude", "unprofessional", "unskillful" ], "examples":[ "His manner was masterful and abrupt.", "a masterful work of art", "He did a masterful job of staying out of trouble.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "His crust is masterful , with an uneven barrage of bubbles and burn marks, layered with a thick bed of melted cheese. \u2014 Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic , 25 May 2022", "Carmichael is masterful at disguising punch lines in a thought so as not to interrupt its flow. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Apr. 2022", "Now, the quantity of videos, testimonies and other material is often polluted with disinformation, which Russians especially are masterful at propagating, and investigators have to sort though all of it. \u2014 Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2022", "Adapted from the classic Patricia Highsmith novel, this masterful thriller follows a chameleonic conman named Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), whose obsession with a wealthy playboy and his wife (Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow) spirals into darkness. \u2014 Lucia Tonelli, Town & Country , 31 May 2022", "It\u2019s a masterful balance of tones, and a marvel of a comedy special. \u2014 Washington Post Staff, Washington Post , 28 May 2022", "And after a masterful showing during the bonus golf, Justin Thomas is a major champion again. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 23 May 2022", "Dee Rees is one of cinema's most masterful voices, with works like Pariah and Bessie demanding attention. \u2014 Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2022", "An Oglethorpe University signee, Tosh put on a masterful display on goal with 11 saves in the second half and 13 total for the game. \u2014 Evan Dudley, al , 13 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-195535" }, "magnetize":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to induce magnetic properties in", ": to attract like a magnet : charm", ": to cause to be magnetic", ": to induce magnetic properties in" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02cct\u012bz", "\u02c8mag-n\u0259-\u02cct\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[ "allure", "beguile", "bewitch", "captivate", "charm", "enchant", "fascinate", "kill", "wile", "witch" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Her performance magnetized the audience.", "the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Medical boards are under increasing pressure to act as some physicians decry covid-19 as a hoax, promote unproven treatments and push bogus claims about the vaccines, including that the shots magnetize the human body. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 20 Dec. 2021", "Board members told investigators to prioritize cases involving the most obvious falsehoods or outrageous lies \u2013 that vaccines are poisonous, cause infertility, contain microchips or can magnetize the body. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 27 Oct. 2021", "On covers, the artist weaves multiple elements into one image that will magnetize eyes. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 26 Aug. 2021", "Inadvertently magnetizing your watch is easy: Placing it on top of your phone on a nightstand can do it, or simply having your wrist too close to someone whose purse has a particularly strong magnet clasp. \u2014 Rachel Felder, New York Times , 1 May 2020", "On the largest moving rig this show has ever had, inspired by F9, and played in pairs, teams will be tethered together on a moving truck and retrieve puzzle pieces magnetized on the walls. \u2014 Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com , 7 May 2020", "John wasn\u2019t much at coming up with new melodies, but the words were magnetizing . \u2014 Robert Hilburn, Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2020", "Registering the artifice in Hopper\u2019s limpid art may free us to see a link between hotel rooms and painting itself: Both magnetize desire and a longing to escape. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Nov. 2019", "By transforming an old theater into a disco, the two men also recast the nightscape of the city, creating a club that magnetized the famous and the merely fabulous equally. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-201159" }, "magnification":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the act of magnifying", ": the state of being magnified", ": the apparent enlargement of an object by an optical instrument", ": the act of magnifying", ": the state of being magnified", ": the apparent enlargement of an object by an optical instrument that is the ratio of the dimensions of an image formed by the instrument to the corresponding dimensions of the object" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmag-n\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n", "\u02ccmag-n\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "caricature", "coloring", "elaboration", "embellishment", "embroidering", "embroidery", "exaggeration", "hyperbole", "overstatement", "padding", "stretching" ], "antonyms":[ "meiosis", "understatement" ], "examples":[ "We used a microscope to examine the cells under magnification .", "At higher magnifications the differences between the cells become clear.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The installation of a cavernous new shell in 2004, a stupefying magnification of the iconic old one, with an artificially powerful sound system and giant video screens, seemed to spell the end of any intimacy the Bowl might have still maintained. \u2014 Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022", "Apart from these, the hyper- magnification of consumerism in the last few decades has fostered a use-and-discard culture across the world. \u2014 Naveen Joshi, Forbes , 2 May 2022", "Phones like the Galaxy S20 Ultra would deliver 100x digital zoom, but that sort of magnification was unusable. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 14 Apr. 2022", "With 10x magnification , these are engineered for anything from stargazing to wildlife watching. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 18 Apr. 2022", "The equations themselves also have an unknown parameter: the variable that governs the rate of magnification . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 12 Apr. 2022", "The string of red dots represents the area of maximum magnification , with the location of Earendel indicated by the white arrow. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 30 Mar. 2022", "But even an entry-level 60-millimeter telescope at 70x magnification will make viewing the moon a fantastic way to spend an evening. \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 14 Apr. 2022", "In comparison to modern observatories on earth or floating millions of miles away in space, Ladd can see at a magnification of 83 to 600 times depending on the eyepiece. \u2014 Carlos R. Mu\u00f1oz, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-204921" }, "mannerless":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a characteristic or customary mode of acting : custom", ": a mode of procedure or way of acting : fashion", ": method of artistic execution (see execution sense 1 ) or mode of presentation : style", ": social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs", ": characteristic or distinctive bearing (see bearing sense 1 ), air, or deportment", ": habitual conduct or deportment : behavior", ": good manners", ": a distinguished or stylish air", ": kind , sort", ": kinds , sorts", ": fitted by or as if by birth or rearing to a particular position, role, or status", ": the way something is done or happens", ": a way of acting", ": behavior toward or in the presence of other people", ": sort entry 1 sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "etiquette", "form", "mores", "proprieties" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "In the manner of all things Hatfield and McCoy, the conflict escalated from there. \u2014 Laurence Darmientostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022", "Donaldson, standing off third, tried to wave the ball fair and raised both arms in the manner of Carlton Fisk in the 1975 World Series. \u2014 Ronald Blum, Hartford Courant , 16 June 2022", "David Alvarez ran in two races for the district on Tuesday, and may have won both of them, in a manner of speaking. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022", "This means that the complete \u2018three unfold\u2019 decoding process is performed internally, as opposed to just the final unfold in the manner of an MQA \u2018renderer\u2019. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 19 May 2022", "There was more than a bit of scammery about it, of the type that would be exposed today in a manner of minutes. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 17 May 2022", "First, the diminutive eighty-two-year-old, in the manner of a sleepy hedgehog, will gradually slouch down into the banquette, so that his head ends up where his shoulders once were. \u2014 Henry Alford, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022", "This most recent bill addresses something much more basic, much more intrinsically human \u2014 the right of Americans to enjoy, without bias, prejudice, or discrimination, their right to display their hair in a manner of their choosing. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022", "The room is stylish in the manner of most label headquarters, filled with musical equipment, massive glass walls, and a collection of gold and platinum records organized above desks of the most powerful employees. \u2014 Maria Sherman, SPIN , 2 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English manere , from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria , from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand \u2014 more at manual ", "first_known_use":[ "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-204952" }, "magic":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces", ": magic rites or incantations", ": an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source", ": something that seems to cast a spell : enchantment", ": the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand", ": of or relating to magic", ": having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers", ": giving a feeling of enchantment", ": to produce, remove, or influence by magic", ": the power to control natural forces possessed by certain persons (as wizards and witches) in folk tales and fiction", ": the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment", ": a power that seems mysterious", ": something that charms", ": having or seeming to have the power to make impossible things happen", ": of or relating to the power to make impossible things happen", ": giving a feeling of enchantment" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-jik", "\u02c8ma-jik" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitchery", "bewitchment", "conjuring", "devilry", "deviltry", "diablerie", "enchantment", "ensorcellment", "mojo", "necromancy", "sorcery", "thaumaturgy", "voodooism", "witchcraft", "witchery", "wizardry" ], "antonyms":[ "bewitched", "charmed", "enchanted", "entranced", "magical", "spellbound" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "children who believe in magic", "a book that explains how to do magic", "Both pitchers, though they are older, haven't lost their magic .", "Adjective", "a magic potion that makes you able to fly", "There is no magic solution to these problems.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "In the 11th inning, however, the Terps proved there was still some magic left. \u2014 Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun , 5 June 2022", "The Oregon coastline is pure magic , and few stretches encapsulate its allure more than the Three Capes Scenic Loop. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 23 May 2022", "Michael Collett the founder, and creative co-director at Greenworks, said that the magic of design comes from working together. \u2014 Carmela Chirinos, Fortune , 26 May 2022", "Getting your product in front of them and turning them into returning customers is where the magic happens. \u2014 Sara Phelan, Forbes , 23 May 2022", "The magic of the evening could be felt across the famed grounds of the Hearst Estate. \u2014 Kwasi Boadi, Rolling Stone , 23 May 2022", "The Mavericks have been trying to recapture the magic from 2011 when Dirk Nowitzki and Kidd helped the Mavericks stun James and the Heat for the title. \u2014 Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022", "Miller\u2019s take on the material mainly sacrifices the feminist elements of Byatt\u2019s novella in favor of investigating the magic of movie storytelling. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022", "What to know: Can Hoban recapture the magic of the school\u2019s state final runs of 2016 and \u201817? \u2014 Matt Goul, cleveland , 18 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "But observers think Macron's party and allies could have trouble getting an absolute majority \u2014 the magic number of 289 seats \u2014 this time around. \u2014 Thomas Adamson, ajc , 11 June 2022", "Although there is no magic number, having five or more foliage plants can increase positive emotions. \u2014 Lala Tanmoy Das, Washington Post , 7 June 2022", "And in February 2022, the state\u2019s casinos seemed to find its magic number using the Goldilocks principle\u2014and, for now, 122,247 slot machines is just right. \u2014 Will Yakowicz, Forbes , 3 June 2022", "Barklow has a magic number for layering systems: eight. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 28 May 2022", "While there is no magic number for 10-year risk that says when a person should take a statin, a 10-year risk of 7.5% is a level that many physicians use to recommend a statin drug for their patients at risk. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 23 May 2022", "There\u2019s no magic number that determines when gaming becomes problematic, researchers say. \u2014 Julie Jargon, WSJ , 14 May 2022", "Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino, the 35 year-old founder of financial coaching firm Wealth Para Todos, has a magic number of $4 million. \u2014 Anna Bahney, CNN , 2 May 2022", "Despite the loss, the Panthers, with 120 points, saw their magic number to clinch the NHL\u2019s best record trimmed to three as the Colorado Avalanche, with 116 points, lost 4-1 in Winnipeg. \u2014 Sun Sentinel , 24 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "The auction house, through glossy catalogs and (increasingly) online offerings, can magic up artistic legitimacy that once only museums or scholars could assign. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2022", "The book opens the door to magic and brings readers inside its world by revealing the artistry, inside history, and fascinating traditions of a subject long shrouded in mystery. \u2014 cleveland , 18 Mar. 2022", "Like most restaurants, high-end sushi counters survived the earliest part of the pandemic by cutting all that magic away and focusing on takeout. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Jan. 2022", "Fragrances are highly evocative of times, places and memories, and can magic up many a Proustian moment. \u2014 Kristin Larson, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2021", "And the shots alone won\u2019t magic away the scars of damaged tissue or the numbing heft of depression brought on by months of sickness. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 25 Mar. 2021", "The editor tried to magic away the controversy by claiming that the essay had been intended as satire, an obvious lie. \u2014 Kevin D. Williamson, National Review , 16 July 2019", "It\u2019s hard to see how wanting to magic away their beliefs is compatible with an expansive vision of tolerance that would bring ideological balance to secular universities. \u2014 Alan Levinovitz, Slate Magazine , 20 Mar. 2017", "Brewers\u2019 efforts to magic up a new daypart for beer come as sales of the beverage are falling, both in the U.S. and world-wide. \u2014 Lara O\u2019reilly, WSJ , 28 June 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1906, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-210405" }, "manacle(s)":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff", ": something used as a restraint", ": to confine (the hands) with manacles", ": to make fast or secure : bind", ": to restrain from movement, progress, or action" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-ni-k\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "band", "bind", "bond", "bracelet", "chain", "cuff(s)", "fetter", "handcuff(s)", "irons", "ligature", "shackle" ], "antonyms":[ "bind", "chain", "enchain", "enfetter", "fetter", "gyve", "handcuff", "pinion", "shackle", "trammel" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "manacles prevented the bear from roaming beyond a very small area", "the warring groups need to shake off the manacle of their troubled past and learn to live with one another in peace", "Verb", "manacled the prisoner to the wall", "in this situation, the police are manacled by unnecessary regulations", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Brown turned Milwaukee\u2019s defense from manacle to meme. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 4 May 2022", "How to Be an Antiracist is a journal of Kendi's efforts to free himself of the ideological manacles clamped upon him by a society suffused with white supremacism, capitalist exploitation, misogyny and the repression of unconventional sexuality. \u2014 Dallas News , 26 Aug. 2019", "From every officer\u2019s belt there dangled an insectlike furl of disposable plastic manacles . \u2014 Caleb Crain, Harper's magazine , 22 July 2019", "The genie is literally the slave of the lamp, his power bracelets actually manacles keeping him obedient to an endless round of masters. \u2014 Michael Dirda, Washington Post , 12 June 2019", "But beyond the frenzied mix of hormones and alcohol is an intense curiosity in the outside world, one that noisily landed three weeks ago on the doorsteps of Russians, unfiltered and free from the manacles of politics. \u2014 Amie Ferris-rotman, Washington Post , 9 July 2018", "One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. \u2014 Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press , 4 Apr. 2018", "The cellar dungeons were complete with bolts, chains and manacles for securing captives to the floors. \u2014 Jonathan W. White, Smithsonian , 27 Feb. 2018", "In her delivery room at St. Francis Hospital, a heavy manacle around her right wrist kept her fastened to the bed. \u2014 Rebecca Nelson, Cosmopolitan , 25 Oct. 2017", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "His hands were manacled to a chain belt at his waist, and his feet were bound by leg irons. \u2014 Pamela Colloff, ProPublica , 4 Dec. 2019", "During those endless days and nights, everything was done to break his will: solitary confinement, pressure to confess by cruel supervisors and the humiliation of being manacled while receiving medical attention. \u2014 Ariel Dorfman, New York Times , 27 Apr. 2018", "They are filmed in lingering close-up as the opening credits roll, a montage of them manacling the wrists, ankles, necks, and dreams of African American men. \u2014 Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press , 25 Feb. 2018", "Early practitioners in literary study, the history of language, and anthropology were often ideologically manacled by the cultural mores that encased their object of study. \u2014 Josephine Livingstone, New Republic , 25 Oct. 2017", "He was imprisoned and, along with several other artists, manacled for a period of 50 days. \u2014 Anne Glusker, Smithsonian , 6 Apr. 2017", "Although the new territory bolstered his neo-Soviet reclamation project, retaliatory sanctions from the West manacled the Russian economy. \u2014 Jack Dickey, SI.com , 10 July 2017", "Valedictorian Nickolina Doran told classmates not to let fear manacle them and halt their progress in life. \u2014 Bill Leukhardt, courant.com , 20 June 2017", "His hands were manacled in front of him; he was blindfolded by a dark hood pulled over his loose black Shirley Temple curls. \u2014 Robin Wright, The New Yorker , 24 Mar. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-210710" }, "magical":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, characterized by, or producing magic : magic", ": produced by or as if by magic", ": extremely or extraordinarily pleasant, enjoyable, or exciting", ": magic entry 2" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-ji-k\u0259l", "\u02c8ma-ji-k\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-210842" }, "maid":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an unmarried girl or woman especially when young : virgin", ": maidservant", ": a woman or girl employed to do domestic work", ": maiden entry 1", ": a female servant" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101d", "\u02c8m\u0101d" ], "synonyms":[ "biddy", "char", "charwoman", "handmaiden", "handmaid", "house girl", "housekeeper", "housemaid", "maidservant", "skivvy", "wench" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "She hired a maid to do the cleaning.", "hired a maid to do the housework after the baby was born", "Recent Examples on the Web", "On the same day the report was filed, the maid staff at the SureStay Hotel in Shallotte, N.C. \u2014 about 40 miles southeast of Wilmington \u2014 entered Room 310 and found Graham on the bed with a gunshot wound on her head, according to WECT. \u2014 Timothy Bella, Washington Post , 1 June 2022", "The motel maid character is named after her mother, Carrie Mae. \u2014 Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press , 18 May 2022", "As Lady Mary's loyal maid Anna, Joanne Froggatt is rarely seen without her black dress and her hair in a bun, but in real life, the actress is unafraid to experiment with color on the red carpet. \u2014 Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 17 May 2022", "Yet there is something very much alive in the story of Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) who works as a maid at a house near where the very wealthy Paul Sheringham (Josh O\u2019Connor) lives. \u2014 Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022", "One of her descendants, Gladys Quander Tancil, initially worked part time as a maid at Mount Vernon when the association held its events, and became a tour guide in 1975. \u2014 Jill Abramson, The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022", "Meanwhile, de Jesus worked for decades as a maid before being discovered at the age of 62. \u2014 Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com , 28 Apr. 2022", "Thank you, Outlander showrunners, for recreating the infamous moment when Bonnie Prince Charlie disguises himself as a maid , hops on a ship, and escapes Scotland after the uprising. \u2014 Lincee Ray, EW.com , 4 Apr. 2022", "At the time, domestic service was virtually the only job opportunity for a Black woman; indeed, the hospital initially employed Mahoney as a maid . \u2014 New York Times , 19 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English maide , short for maiden ", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-212036" }, "malicious":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice", ": feeling or showing a desire to cause harm to another person", ": given to, marked by, or arising from malice" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8li-sh\u0259s", "m\u0259-\u02c8li-sh\u0259s", "m\u0259-\u02c8li-sh\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bitchy", "catty", "cruel", "despiteful", "hateful", "malevolent", "malign", "malignant", "mean", "nasty", "spiteful", "vicious", "virulent" ], "antonyms":[ "benevolent", "benign", "benignant", "loving", "unmalicious" ], "examples":[ "\u2026 she is an inspired hater, and thrills to malicious descriptions of long-forgotten, nameless individuals whose bad luck it was to live near her, or to have met her socially. \u2014 Joyce Carol Oates , New York Times Book Review , 5 Nov. 2000", "A cunning and malicious crook who suckered him without half trying. \u2014 Philip Roth , American Pastoral , 1997", "Frank sensed her discomfort and took a certain malicious pleasure in it, enacting all the while his perfect innocence. \u2014 John Updike , The Afterlife , 1994", "a malicious distortion of the truth", "the neighborhood chatterbox has again been spreading malicious gossip", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Enlarge BPF in the image refers to the Berkeley Packet Filter, which allows people to conceal malicious network traffic on an infected machine. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 9 June 2022", "Thankfully, the likelihood of a malicious alien civilization is vanishingly small, a scientist has found. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 7 June 2022", "Cambridge police documented the incident and originally described it as malicious destruction to a cemetery. \u2014 Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com , 6 June 2022", "This filtering prevents elevation of privileges that allow attackers to extend the functionality of a device for malicious purposes. \u2014 Michael Mehlberg, Forbes , 6 June 2022", "That was a malicious rumor born in the fever swamps of the message board 4chan. \u2014 Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone , 25 May 2022", "Most antivirus programs will also flag the program as a malicious threat. \u2014 Michael Kan, PCMAG , 24 May 2022", "So the policy emphasis shouldn\u2019t be on eliminating firearm ownership altogether but working toward limiting malicious criminals\u2019 and dangerously mentally ill individuals\u2019 access to guns. \u2014 WSJ , 24 May 2022", "In January 2016, a Black woman, Cynthia Fuller, filed a lawsuit against Sloan and Monroe County alleging malicious prosecution for a drug raid she\u2019d been swept up in years earlier at the home of her boyfriend, Unseld Parks. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"see malice ", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-212609" }, "ma":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "abbreviation ()", "biographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": mother", "milliampere", "million years ago", "master of arts", "Massachusetts", "mental age", "Middle Ages", "mergers and acquisitions", ": mother entry 1 sense 1", "Massachusetts", "milliampere", "mental age", "mergers and acquisitions", "Yo-Yo 1955\u2013 American (French-born of Chinese parents) cellist", "[Medieval Latin magister artium ]" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4", "\u02c8m\u022f", "\u02c8m\u00e4", "\u02c8m\u022f", "\u02c8m\u00e4" ], "synonyms":[ "mama", "mamma", "momma", "mammy", "mater", "mom", "mommy", "mother", "old lady" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "Her ma and pa both said she can't go.", "I told my ma that on Mother's Day we'd be dining at the town's toniest restaurant.", "Abbreviation (3)", "She has an MA in English.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Sichuan Spice Easy to throw together from spice cabinet staples, this one brings a bit of salty ma la fire that works with or without butter. \u2014 Dominic Armato, azcentral , 16 Apr. 2020", "The driver of the vehicle \u2014 identified as a 73-year-old ma \u2014 was arrested. \u2014 Michael Cabanatuan, SFChronicle.com , 16 Mar. 2020", "Plenty of ma la seasoning or shoyu, or a plunge in the deep-fryer give it some pizazz, but on its own, most tofu feels just a little too much like diet food for me. \u2014 Kat Craddock, Saveur , 8 Sep. 2017", "Make sure to order off the ma -la menu, which is the chef's specialty. \u2014 The Washington Post , 26 Feb. 2020", "All-inclusive fetes (also known as parties), boat rides, cooler fetes, j\u2019ouvert and pretty mas on the road for Carnival Monday and Tuesday are a small sampling of things happening during Trinidad Carnival. \u2014 Anquanette Gaspard, Essence , 30 Dec. 2019", "Look ma , no cash:Will 2020 mark the start of a decade when Americans finally ditch cash and use digital wallets, credit cards? \u2014 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY , 23 Dec. 2019", "There are models of the chupacabra, a beast rumored to drain livestock of their blood, and the yara- ma -yha-who, which originated in the oral traditions of Australia and boasts blood suckers on its fingers and toes. \u2014 Brigit Katz, Smithsonian , 2 Dec. 2019", "For ma , place pillowcase inside dress, open side down; fill with hay. \u2014 Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day , 9 Sep. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1829, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-212919" }, "maddening":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": tending to craze", ": tending to infuriate", ": tending to vex : irritating", ": very annoying" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mad-ni\u014b", "\u02c8ma-d\u1d4an-i\u014b", "\u02c8ma-d\u1d4an-i\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "abrasive", "aggravating", "annoying", "bothersome", "carking", "chafing", "disturbing", "exasperating", "frustrating", "galling", "irksome", "irritating", "nettlesome", "nettling", "peeving", "pesky", "pestiferous", "pestilent", "pestilential", "pesty", "plaguey", "plaguy", "rankling", "rebarbative", "riling", "vexatious", "vexing" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "He has a maddening habit of interrupting other people.", "She shows a maddening inability to control her children.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The most maddening sequence began mid-third quarter with the Aztecs trailing 23-3 and on the Aggies\u2019 3-yard line after a pass interference penalty. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 Dec. 2021", "Benedict Cumberbatch\u2019s superhero sorcerer Doctor Strange has to deal with a maddening multiverse. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 4 May 2022", "We were captivated but also faced with a maddening dilemma. \u2014 The New Yorker , 15 Apr. 2022", "For some, that whiff of conquest is a maddening perfume and, arguably, what makes beef so difficult to give up. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Mar. 2022", "Flanary is writer, director, editor, and star, with the typical sketch foisting two or more of his characters into an instructively maddening situation that resolves with a punchline and perhaps some music, all in about 90 seconds. \u2014 Damian Garde, STAT , 25 Mar. 2022", "As a History professor, hearing the students ask why there were so many Black people migrating north after the Reconstruction was a bit maddening . \u2014 Michelle L. Quinn, chicagotribune.com , 21 Feb. 2022", "There\u2019s no such thing as a bad Sam Shepard play, just plays that are more maddening than others. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, courant.com , 18 Jan. 2022", "Inside the Chiles Center at the University of Portland, there was a double take and a maddening realization: Santa Clara would be bailing on just one game \u2014 a late-season matchup in Portland against the Pilots. \u2014 Joe Freeman, oregonlive , 15 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-213420" }, "matte":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": lacking or deprived of luster (see luster entry 1 sense 1 ) or gloss: such as", ": having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights", ": having a rough or granular (see granular sense 1 ) surface", ": a crude mixture of sulfides formed in smelting sulfide ores of metals (such as copper, lead, or nickel)", ": a motion-picture effect in which part of a scene is blocked out and later replaced by footage containing other material (such as a background painting)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mat", "\u02c8mat" ], "synonyms":[ "dim", "dull", "dulled", "flat", "lusterless" ], "antonyms":[ "glossy", "lustrous", "shiny", "sleek" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "a photograph with a matte finish", "I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The surrounding fridge-freezers from True Residential have contrasting matte black doors. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 12 May 2022", "There\u2019s intricate scrollwork throughout that adds flair to the overall design, with a matte -black finish. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 24 May 2022", "The name is perfect\u2014the lipsticks are certainly matte but glide on with a buttery texture that actually feels hydrating and creamy. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 17 May 2022", "The spray provides a natural texture while also providing a strong semi- matte hold, like a lighter pomade. \u2014 John Thompson, Men's Health , 13 May 2022", "For makeup, Kravitz kept things matte and mostly natural\u2026besides the black cat-eye eyeliner, of course. \u2014 Carrie Wittmer, Glamour , 2 Mar. 2022", "The 22-year-old reported to the Detroit Tigers\u2019 spring training facility Sunday morning, cruising into the players' parking lot at Joker Marchant Stadium in a matte -gray 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63. \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 20 Feb. 2022", "The pastel theme extends to the eye shadows, four of which are shimmers and eight that are matte . \u2014 Gabi Thorne, Allure , 25 Feb. 2022", "In addition to modern silhouettes, today\u2019s popular offerings are matte rather than shiny, says Mr. Rosser, who is based in Dallas. \u2014 Alina Dizik, WSJ , 16 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Inside the entry there is now a huge sweeping circular stair that forms the core of the residence, with oak treads and a simple black matte iron railing. \u2014 Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor , 1 June 2022", "Tailored to the deepest of skin tones, Uoma Beauty's soft matte foundation in an impressive 50 shades comes in customized formulations for different skin color groups, including rich tan, brown and dark brown. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 19 May 2022", "Fans on social media praise its hydrating matte formula for the smooth mousselike texture that delivers high color payoff with no drying cracks or creases. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 17 May 2022", "The latest two beauty products being introduced by Zara Beauty includes a limitless soft- matte foundation and a luminous creamy concealer. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 22 Mar. 2022", "The dials are made of sleek, matte -black aluminum, with white indications that take up as little space as possible. \u2014 Carol Besler, Robb Report , 8 Feb. 2022", "The understated matte finish frames comes in brown or black. \u2014 Irene S. Levine, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "The invisible formula instantly blends into the skin and dries down to a matte finish, blurring your pores at the same time. \u2014 Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health , 31 May 2022", "The fragrance-free formula has a matte finish and dries invisibly on the skin. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 24 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "circa 1648, in the meaning defined above", "Noun", "1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-213919" }, "magisterial":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative", ": marked by an overbearingly dignified or assured manner or aspect", ": of, relating to, or required for a master's degree", ": of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's office or duties" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-j\u0259-\u02c8stir-\u0113-\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "authoritative", "classic", "classical", "definitive" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "He spoke with a magisterial tone.", "a magisterial biography of Thomas Jefferson that has never been superseded", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The spire of flowers, in its full glory, has long felt to me like a hint of regal splendor, and fittingly, this magisterial tree is called the Magnolia Elizabeth. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 6 May 2022", "Barbra Streisand glaring into the camera with magisterial disdain. \u2014 New York Times , 2 May 2022", "Again, Shyamalan\u2019s magisterial pulp style unlocks Willis\u2019s best instincts. \u2014 Adam Nayman, The New Yorker , 6 Apr. 2022", "In 1984, Lay was in the process of building a magisterial estate in California when his interior designer alerted him to the existence of The Tree. \u2014 Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 Apr. 2022", "Northern Virginia communities quickly renamed schools honoring Confederates, and Fairfax County is considering renaming two of its magisterial districts over their namesakes\u2019 ties to slavery. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Mar. 2022", "The brothers themselves age well and look positively magisterial in the eternally stylish period costumes designed by Katrina Lindsay. \u2014 Marilyn Stasio, Variety , 14 Oct. 2021", "The report adopts a solemn and magisterial tone, setting forth a rising China, a nefarious Russia, and security threats to Europe as the chief challenges facing Britain. \u2014 Jonathan Stevenson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Oct. 2021", "Parallel Mothers feels like a sibling to that lovely, elegiac film\u2014given the magisterial performance at its center from another longtime Almod\u00f3var muse, Pen\u00e9lope Cruz. \u2014 Vogue , 21 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Late Latin magisterialis of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister ", "first_known_use":[ "1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-215352" }, "mag":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": magazine", "magnesium", "magnetism", "magneto", "magnitude" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag" ], "synonyms":[ "book", "bulletin", "diurnal", "gazette", "journal", "magazine", "newspaper", "organ", "paper", "periodical", "rag", "review", "serial", "zine" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "flip through this month's fashion mags to find out what's in style", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "In the mag \u2019s annual Readers\u2019 Poll one year, the New York Dolls were voted both Best and Worst Group, the perfect expression of that dualism. \u2014 Roy Trakin, Variety , 11 June 2022", "Last April, Leni covered Glamour Germany's 20th anniversary issue, in honor of her mom Heidi being the mag 's first ever cover girl. \u2014 Elizabeth Logan, Glamour , 7 June 2022", "By the mid-'70s, Creem was the country's second-biggest rock mag , its circulation of 200,000-plus topped only by Rolling Stone. \u2014 Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press , 1 June 2022", "The couple told the mag that nothing about their relationship went according to plan. \u2014 Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times , 25 Feb. 2022", "Sleeper Simulant in particular now has 4 in the mag and is getting another 6% PvE damage increase on top of the 10%. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021", "The mag had to run a correction (to the enjoyment of us all). \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 4 Mar. 2021", "What about high-capacity magazines (again, an undefined term that could mean any mag that holds more than 10, 15 or 50 rounds)? \u2014 Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner , 21 Feb. 2021", "The mag decided that Marvin Gaye\u2019s socially resonant What\u2019s Going On was No. 1, dethroning Sgt. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 30 Sep. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1742, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220626-013833" }, "materialization":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the action of materializing or becoming materialized", ": something that has been materialized", ": apparition" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02cctir-\u0113-\u0259-l\u0259-\u02c8z\u0101-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "apparition", "bogey", "bogie", "bogy", "familiar spirit", "ghost", "hant", "haunt", "phantasm", "fantasm", "phantom", "poltergeist", "shade", "shadow", "specter", "spectre", "spirit", "spook", "sprite", "vision", "visitant", "wraith" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "since no one lived in the attic, the landlord suggested that the new tenant might have seen the materialization of a woman once murdered there" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220626-024720" }, "matt":{ "type":[ "abbreviation" ], "definitions":[ "Matthew" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220626-031719" }, "map":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "adjective", "biographical name", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area", ": a representation of the celestial sphere or a part of it", ": a diagram or other visual representation that shows the relative position of the parts of something", ": something that represents with a clarity suggestive of a map", ": the arrangement of genes on a chromosome", ": function sense 5a", ": marked by a high degree of variation", ": in a position of prominence or fame", ": to make a map of", ": to delineate as if on a map", ": to make a survey of for or as if for the purpose of making a map", ": to assign (something, such as a set or an element) in a mathematical or exact correspondence", ": to plan in detail", ": to locate (a gene) on a chromosome", ": to be located", ": to be assigned in a relation or connection", "modified American plan", ": a picture or chart that shows the features of an area", ": a picture or chart of the sky showing the position of stars and planets", ": to make a map of", ": to plan in detail", ": the arrangement of genes on a chromosome", ": to locate (a gene) on a chromosome", ": to be located", "Walter circa 1140\u2013 circa 1209 English writer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8map", "\u02c8map", "\u02c8map", "\u02c8map" ], "synonyms":[ "chart" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "In the third paper, the team addressed the need to better measure, map , and compare those urban design and transport features known to be important in creating healthy, sustainable cities. \u2014 Laurie Winkless, Forbes , 20 June 2022", "At the start of every season, Blizzard will release another hero, map or game mode as a free update to the game. \u2014 Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "The splash pad is recommended for children 12 months and up, and also comes in other themed styles \u2014 including a world map and the solar system \u2014 that also pack in fun facts. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2022", "Some mobile users may need to use this link to view the map of metropolitan areas and their unemployment rates. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 13 June 2022", "For a map and driving instructions, check indyitalianfest.org/directions. \u2014 Serena Puang, The Indianapolis Star , 10 June 2022", "Fine noted Rhode Island is the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 cases in the country, at 72 cases per 100,000 people, reflecting a 59 percent increase in the past 14 days, according to latest New York Times coronavirus map and case count. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 16 May 2022", "The group teased the fourth album by releasing a poster with several images showing a more serious aesthetic: a cement set of stairs, a desert horizon, a map , and some building structures. \u2014 Tom\u00e1s Mier, Rolling Stone , 21 Apr. 2022", "The deck comes with a guide book that offers tips on how to use the deck, a map and meditation techniques. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Some of them, including Makofane, are also working to scale up diagnostics, and map the networks that have allowed the poxvirus to spread. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 14 June 2022", "The rover will be up there ahead of humans, and the goal is to have a fully autonomous vehicle that can drive around and map the terrain ahead of humankind's return to the Moon. \u2014 Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica , 14 June 2022", "This will help map a unified and comprehensive view of normal activity across all data silos. \u2014 Akhilesh Tripathi, Forbes , 13 June 2022", "In 2018, public health researchers at the University of Georgia launched a project to track and map crisis pregnancy centers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 June 2022", "Researchers are working quickly to digitize and map the cave and its artwork to both preserve it for posterity and create the virtual replica, which is accurate to within millimeters. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 June 2022", "And even the peculiar prejudices of the island became grist for the mill once Booster read Austen\u2019s novel and realized that her story of social stratification would map neatly onto his own experiences. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022", "Either draw it up in an app or map just use painter's tape to block it. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 31 May 2022", "Following months of research, Isabella and Donna were able to locate and map all the veterans\u2019 graves at Westview, with the hope of doing the same at the Bennett\u2019s Corners cemetery in the future. \u2014 Brian Lisik, cleveland , 31 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220626-111447" }, "machination":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an act of machinating", ": a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-k\u0259-\u02c8n\u0101-sh\u0259n", "\u02ccma-sh\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[ "conspiracy", "design", "intrigue", "plot", "scheme" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "incredibly complicated machinations to assassinate the president that inevitably failed", "Recent Examples on the Web", "And if the brand-new mother doesn\u2019t want to participate in the machination ? \u2014 Tomris Laffly, Variety , 3 Mar. 2022", "Through some combination of machination , intrigue, and poor decision making, the famed gig initially went to Mike Richards, the white male Jeopardy! \u2014 Cynthia Greenlee, Harper's BAZAAR , 17 Sep. 2021", "But like so much else in this series so far, this all reads as too try-hard to believe \u2014 a plot machination set in place from above that isn\u2019t plausibly set in motion by the characters down on the ground. \u2014 Jessica Goldstein, Vulture , 22 July 2021", "The whole machination is pretty much based on a semblance of supply and demand. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 20 Mar. 2021", "Opening night also lacked the sense of danger that should hang over every machination . \u2014 Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com , 7 Nov. 2020", "The legal filing is the latest machination that may affect absentee voting this year, a process more than 3 million Michiganders are expected to use to cast their ballots this fall. \u2014 Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press , 25 Sep. 2020", "After weeks of hand wringing, private machination and public dysfunction, the league is ready to power its biggest revenue driver back up again. \u2014 Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star , 17 Sep. 2020", "The former Ambassador, Masha Yovanovitch, had been treated poorly, caught in a web of political machinations both in Kyiv and in Washington. \u2014 Stefan Becket, CBS News , 22 Oct. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220626-124704" }, "marshland":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a marshy tract or area : marsh" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rsh-\u02ccland" ], "synonyms":[ "bog", "fen", "marsh", "mire", "moor", "morass", "muskeg", "slough", "slew", "slue", "swamp", "swampland", "wash", "wetland" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "one hundred acres of marshland", "grasses, sedges, and rushes are the plant species most commonly found in marshlands", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Among the highlights: North Beach, reachable via a side trail, and marshland areas Derway Island Natural Preserve and Colchester Bog Natural Area. \u2014 Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022", "For projects that affect tidal or ocean habitat, that may include planting new eelgrass beds or restoring marshland . \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 May 2022", "As sea levels rise, the balance of marsh ecosystems are expected to change with ocean water flooding farther inland, making marshland saltier, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. \u2014 John Wayne Ferguson, San Antonio Express-News , 15 Apr. 2022", "The marshland is home to a wealth of archaeological treasures from the Esto\u2019k Gna people. \u2014 Sarah Choi, ELLE Decor , 4 Mar. 2022", "There, the streets were littered with small pieces of wood and wire, tufts of grass from the nearby marshland and puffs of pink insulation. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Mar. 2022", "In Denmark's vast Tondermarsken marshland , twice-annual starling migrations literally turn the sky black. \u2014 Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 Feb. 2022", "In two decades, the National Guard has added about 200 football fields of marshland , land that's been lost to coastal erosion. \u2014 Rebekah Castor, Fox News , 18 Jan. 2022", "Tourism sites have a name for the chain of barrier islands and miles of marshland encompassing and surrounding Glynn County: Georgia\u2019s Golden Isles. \u2014 Margaret Coker, Washington Post , 30 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "12th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220626-184925" }, "marbles":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism, that ranges from granular to compact in texture, that is capable of taking a high polish, and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture", ": something (such as a piece of sculpture) composed of or made from marble", ": something suggesting marble (as in hardness, coldness, or smoothness)", ": a little ball made of a hard substance (such as glass) and used in various games", ": any of several games played with these little balls", ": the rewards to be won in competition especially for a championship", ": marbling", ": elements of common sense", ": sanity", ": to give a veined or mottled appearance to", ": a type of limestone that is capable of taking a high polish and is used in architecture and sculpture", ": a little ball (as of glass) used in a children's game (", ")" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-b\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "blotch", "dapple", "dot", "fleck", "freckle", "mottle", "pepper", "shoot", "speck", "speckle", "splotch", "spot", "sprinkle", "stipple" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "The statue is made of marble .", "I love to play with marbles .", "Verb", "marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "There, slabs of marble are delicately inlaid with stones like lapis, malachite, jasper, and amethyst. \u2014 Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure , 14 June 2022", "For a century, an American icon carved from 175 tons of white marble has presided over the nation\u2019s capital, beckoning thousands of visitors each day up his steps and into his hallowed chamber. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 May 2022", "The next task, which will depend on her fund-raising efforts, is to repair the roof originally covered in copper but stripped of that years ago by thieves, who also looted tons of marble , miles of wiring and all of the windows. \u2014 New York Times , 22 May 2022", "The walls of the Upper East Side shop were adorned with mirrors that have sinuous edges and slabs of marble , which make for beautiful places to display the brand\u2019s loafers and handbags. \u2014 Vogue , 31 Mar. 2022", "Materials were sourced from around the world, including various types of marble from Italy and throughout Europe. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Robb Report , 25 Feb. 2022", "One desires to touch, to experience the transformation of marble into soft surfaces as well as the opposite, the rocky outcrop on which Pan reclines: a chunk of stone recarved to become stone again. \u2014 William A. Wallace, WSJ , 28 Jan. 2022", "Made of Italian marble with protective cork backing, this set of four features popular grape varieties with their own atomic symbols and numbers. \u2014 Lana Bortolot, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021", "Bathrooms are bedecked in red-and-white subway tiles \u2014 save for the suites, which have marble countertops and walls \u2014 and feature Mr. Smith amenities. \u2014 Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure , 20 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Use a toothpick to swirl and marble your food coloring droplets. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 1 Mar. 2021", "These days, it\u2019s used for many blue cheeses, injected inside punctures in the blocks, where air helps the mold cultivate and marble the cheese from the inside out. \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 8 Oct. 2020", "To marble your own nail polish pumpkins, place drops of nail polish ($18 for a 6-pack, Target) into a bucket of room temperature water. \u2014 Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 Sep. 2020", "The intact clam was quarter-sized, its ivory shell marbled with brown and purplish lines. \u2014 Ian James, AZCentral.com , 19 Apr. 2020", "Seddon regularly updated O\u2019Keefe about the operation against the Michigan teachers\u2019 union, according to internal Project Veritas e-mails, where the language of the group\u2019s leaders is marbled with spy jargon. \u2014 Adam Goldman, BostonGlobe.com , 7 Mar. 2020", "And the jeweler added Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to that list this week, supplying her with a pair of Cartier C D\u00e9cor marbled white Buffalo horn sunglasses valued at over $2,500. \u2014 Branden Hunter, Detroit Free Press , 5 May 2020", "Though the technique of marbling dates back to as early as the 12th century, with masters studying the craft from Japan to Venice, Schneider is completely self-taught. \u2014 Hadley Keller, House Beautiful , 27 Feb. 2020", "These gorgeous marbled Cool Whip Easter eggs are super easy to make and the end result will be a stunning addition to your Easter table. \u2014 Taryn Mohrman, Woman's Day , 10 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "1675, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-071106" }, "marital":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": of or relating to marriage or the married state", ": of or relating to a husband and his role in marriage", ": of or relating to marriage", ": of or relating to marriage or the married state" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-\u0259-t\u1d4al", "\u02c8ma-r\u0259-", "\u02c8mer-\u0259-t\u1d4al", "\u02c8mar-\u0259t-\u1d4al" ], "synonyms":[ "conjugal", "connubial", "married", "matrimonial", "nuptial", "wedded" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "They've been having marital problems.", "neither of them ever forgot their marital vows, no matter how hard things sometimes got", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Personal income, marital status, hobbies, shopping behaviors. \u2014 Peggy Anne Salz, Forbes , 16 June 2022", "Google today, like gender, age, marital status, rank, and occupation. \u2014 Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue , 7 June 2022", "While there is a gender gap in party support, with women overall tending to support Democrats in presidential elections, there are significant differences between women among lines of race, level of education, marital status, and class. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 26 May 2022", "Conversations follows the same formula, except that Nick\u2019s marital status makes Frances an anti-heroine. \u2014 Jenny Singer, Glamour , 15 May 2022", "Though Chinese laws mandate equal rights in the workplace, in reality, women often get asked about their marital status and their plans to have children. \u2014 Jane Li, Quartz , 12 May 2022", "Toby says their marital issues aren't about weight, parenting, or work, but rather that Toby could never live up to Kate's obsession with her father as a husband and parent. \u2014 Amanda Ostuni, EW.com , 13 Apr. 2022", "Ignoring her own marital issues, Alicia gets involved in her divorced parents\u2019 affairs by setting them up on a dating app. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 Mar. 2022", "Seek the help of a licensed therapist or couples counselor to work through your marital issues, both in and out of the bedroom. \u2014 cleveland , 25 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin maritalis , from maritus married", "first_known_use":[ "1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-110413" }, "manifold":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": marked by diversity or variety", ": many", ": comprehending or uniting various features : multifarious", ": rightfully so-called for many reasons", ": consisting of or operating many of one kind combined", ": many times : a great deal", ": to make manifold : multiply", ": to make several or many copies of", ": to make several or many copies", ": something that is manifold: such as", ": a whole that unites or consists of many diverse elements", ": a pipe fitting with several lateral outlets for connecting one pipe with others", ": a fitting on an internal combustion engine that directs a fuel and air mixture to or receives the exhaust gases from several cylinders", ": set sense 21", ": a topological space in which every point has a neighborhood that is homeomorphic to the interior of a sphere in Euclidean space of the same number of dimensions", ": of many and various kinds" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u014dld", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u014dld" ], "synonyms":[ "divers", "multifarious", "myriad" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Adjective", "The benefits of this approach are manifold .", "the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "As an island designed to divide, Dejima remains a remarkable example of what happens when people from all sorts of backgrounds, and with manifold motivations, are thrown together. \u2014 Rob Goss, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2022", "Research suggests the bans and restrictions would have manifold effects on maternal health. \u2014 NBC News , 4 May 2022", "And without a stupendous Fanny to thrill and distract, the musical\u2019s manifold faults become painfully evident. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Apr. 2022", "Poole has explored the manifold ways that elephants communicate\u2014not only through sound but also through touch and gesture. \u2014 Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker , 28 Feb. 2022", "The benefits of these kinds of networks are manifold . \u2014 Sachin H. Jain, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022", "The manifold precise regulations governing the giving of the machatzit hashekel coincide with Judaism\u2019s unique approach to charity. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 14 Feb. 2022", "So long as the United States continues to suffer from all its manifold defects, every so often the police will kill a sympathetic unarmed victim, and there will be fury and organizing in response. \u2014 Ryan Cooper, The Week , 29 Dec. 2021", "The suit, which was initially filed in 2018, was part of the federal multi-district litigation created that year to address the manifold claims against opioid manufacturers and distributors. \u2014 Evan Simko-bednarski, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "In the past fortnight, hope has grown manifold in the field. \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 15 Feb. 2022", "Experts caution that once firms go public, the scrutiny goes up manifold . \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 24 Mar. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "To do this, Sullivan essentially invented a notion of division, where loops on the original manifold were divided into two or three or more. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 23 Mar. 2022", "Under the hood there\u2019s a fresh Ford 289 ci V-8 engine with rebuilt cylinder heads and timing assemblies, a Holley four-barrel carburetor and a Cobra high-rise intake manifold . \u2014 Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report , 18 Apr. 2022", "The disasters stemming from climate change have increased manifold in India. \u2014 Shreyans Jain, Quartz , 7 Mar. 2022", "Also added are custom air-to-water intercoolers within the intake manifold . \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 9 Feb. 2022", "But in your case, during those few weeks that the car sits, fuel is leaking out of your carburetor, perhaps into the intake manifold , and evaporating. \u2014 Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Dec. 2021", "But Floer theory did not completely resolve the Arnold conjecture because Floer\u2019s method only worked on one type of manifold . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 9 Dec. 2021", "Often invariants involve building some kind of geometric construction on a manifold . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 26 Oct. 2021", "The engine also gets the same intake manifold , oil filter adapter, and engine oil cooler as the GT350. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective, Adverb, and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Adverb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1", "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-111329" }, "massacre":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the act or an instance of killing a number of usually helpless or unresisting human beings under circumstances of atrocity or cruelty", ": a cruel or wanton (see wanton entry 1 sense 1a ) murder", ": a wholesale slaughter of animals", ": an act of complete destruction", ": to kill by massacre", ": mangle sense 2", ": the violent and cruel killing of a large number of people", ": to kill a large number of people in a violent and cruel manner" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-si-k\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-s\u0259-k\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "bloodbath", "butchery", "carnage", "death", "holocaust", "slaughter" ], "antonyms":[ "butcher", "mow (down)", "slaughter" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "The game turned out to be a complete massacre .", "the infamous massacre of more than 200 Sioux at Wounded Knee, South Dakota", "Verb", "Hundreds have been massacred in the uprising.", "The other team really massacred us on Saturday.", "He really massacred that song.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "News of federal charges came Wednesday as Garland visited the site of the massacre and families of the victims. \u2014 Dakin Andone, CNN , 16 June 2022", "The massacre in Seytenga underscored the increasingly perilous security situation in Burkina Faso, where military leaders ousted the president in a coup in January. \u2014 Borso Tall, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Last month McBath won her primary in Georgia\u2019s 7th Congressional District on the same night as the massacre in Uvalde. \u2014 Donna M. Owens, NBC News , 8 June 2022", "My despair over the massacre in Uvalde is reflected in the data. \u2014 Jan Bruce, Forbes , 8 June 2022", "Whitfield is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as its members hold a hearing on the growing domestic terrorism threat following the massacre in Buffalo. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 7 June 2022", "The national debate over guns continues to swell in the wake of the recent massacre of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde, Tex. \u2014 and as mass shootings continue in communities across the nation, seemingly unabated. \u2014 Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 June 2022", "No major gun legislation has passed the Senate in years \u2014 even after the devastating massacre of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. \u2014 Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022", "No major gun legislation has passed the Senate in years \u2014 even after the devastating massacre of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. \u2014 Will Weissert, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Security failures allowed the shooter to massacre 19 students and two teachers, school safety experts say. \u2014 Collin Binkley And Kantele Franko, Anchorage Daily News , 27 May 2022", "When soldiers are transporting him, Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield) storm the train, bust Buck out and massacre almost all the troops on board. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 22 Oct. 2021", "This shooter used more than a dozen assault weapons to massacre 60 people and wound more than 400 others. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 May 2022", "When soldiers are transporting him, Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield) storm the train, bust Buck out and massacre almost all the troops on board. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 22 Oct. 2021", "A day after a white gunman was suspected of traveling across New York state to massacre Black shoppers in what is being investigated as a racist hate crime, the community reeled Sunday from a mix of raw, sometimes contradictory, reactions. \u2014 Nolan D. Mccaskill, Los Angeles Times , 15 May 2022", "When soldiers are transporting him, Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield) storm the train, bust Buck out and massacre almost all the troops on board. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 22 Oct. 2021", "When soldiers are transporting him, Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield) storm the train, bust Buck out and massacre almost all the troops on board. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 22 Oct. 2021", "When soldiers are transporting him, Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield) storm the train, bust Buck out and massacre almost all the troops on board. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 22 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "circa 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-114019" }, "master":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a male teacher", ": a person holding an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's", ": the degree itself", ": a revered religious leader", ": a worker or artisan qualified to teach apprentices \u2014 compare apprentice entry 1 sense 1b , journeyman sense 1", ": an artist, performer, or player of consummate (see consummate entry 1 sense 1 ) skill", ": a great figure of the past (as in science or art) whose work serves as a model or ideal", ": one having authority over another : ruler , governor", ": one that conquers or masters : victor , superior", ": a person licensed to command a merchant ship", ": one having control", ": an owner especially of an animal", ": the employer especially of a servant", ": a person who holds another person in slavery", ": husband", ": the male head of a household", ": mr.", ": a youth or boy too young to be called mister", ": the eldest son of a Scottish viscount or baron (see baron sense 2a )", ": a presiding (see preside sense 2 ) officer in an institution or society (such as a college)", ": any of several officers of court appointed to assist (as by hearing and reporting) a judge", ": a master mechanism (see mechanism sense 1 ) or device", ": an original from which copies can be made", ": a master recording (such as a magnetic tape )", ": being or relating to a master: such as", ": having chief authority : dominant", ": skilled , proficient", ": principal , predominant", ": superlative", ": being a device or mechanism that controls the operation of another mechanism or that establishes a standard (such as a dimension or weight)", ": being or relating to a master from which duplicates are made", ": to become master of : overcome", ": to become skilled or proficient in the use of", ": to gain a thorough understanding of", ": to produce a master recording of (something, such as a musical rendition)", ": a male teacher", ": an artist or performer of great skill", "someone with authority over something", "the owner of a slave", "the owner of an animal", ": to get control of", ": to become skillful at", ": an individual or entity (as a corporation) having control or authority over another: as", ": the owner of a slave", ": employer \u2014 compare servant", ": principal sense 1a", ": an officer of the court appointed (as under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53) to assist a judge in a particular case by hearing and reporting on the case, sometimes by making findings of fact and conclusions of law, and by performing various related functions", ": being the principal or controlling one : governing a number of subordinate like things" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "ace", "adept", "artist", "authority", "cognoscente", "connoisseur", "crackerjack", "crackajack", "dab", "dab hand", "expert", "fiend", "geek", "guru", "hand", "hotshot", "maestro", "maven", "mavin", "meister", "past master", "proficient", "scholar", "shark", "sharp", "virtuoso", "whiz", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[ "arch", "big", "capital", "cardinal", "central", "chief", "dominant", "first", "foremost", "grand", "great", "greatest", "highest", "key", "leading", "main", "number one", "No. 1", "numero uno", "overbearing", "overmastering", "overriding", "paramount", "predominant", "preeminent", "premier", "primal", "primary", "principal", "prior", "sovereign", "sovran", "supreme" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "the master and mistress of the house", "She is a master of her craft.", "Adjective", "a master craftsman who makes fine wood furniture of his own designs", "Verb", "She mastered French in college.", "He is determined to master every aspect of the business.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Which, on this day, meant there was no way to stop sports entertainment\u2019s master manipulator from seizing on mainstream media attention to suit his own ends, no matter how mortifying or misleading the spectacle. \u2014 Kenny Herzog, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022", "The master gardener, who oversaw the center\u2019s impressive grounds, recently passed away. \u2014 Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022", "The starting pay for a new officer will be $52,480, while a master patrol officer with at least three years of service will receive $59,794. \u2014 Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022", "But there has been a growing interest in the topic, Scott says, since the rise of social media, which allowed combers to connect with other master foragers. \u2014 Jura Koncius, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Tomorrow, Parlophone is also issuing a limited edition anniversary vinyl edition of Ziggy Stardust, cut from the original studio master tapes. \u2014 Jonathan Cohen, SPIN , 16 June 2022", "Noriega-Murphy does hold a certificate of advanced graduate study from UMass Boston; two master \u2019s degrees from Cambridge College, in education and management; and a bachelor\u2019s degree in art history from UMass Boston. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022", "Since no master copies of the album were sent in advance to manufacturing plants to make CDs \u2014 it was just released digitally initially \u2014 there was no opportunity for pirates to pilfer and release cuts. \u2014 Neil Shah, WSJ , 16 June 2022", "When a woman attempted to turn the tables and dominate her husband or master , however, that threatened to invert the patriarchal social order\u2014and hence the punishment was especially harsh, including some executions. \u2014 Valerie Kivelson, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Some of the most intriguing whiskey coming out of Beam these days is the work of Freddie Noe (who now holds the title of co- master distiller with his father Fred Noe), specifically his Little Book lineup of blended whiskeys. \u2014 Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 29 May 2022", "There is a private entrance to the master suite and office, a large guest suite with a bathroom and an ADU with a separate entry on the lower level. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 June 2020", "The interior features high ceilings, custom millwork, and walnut floors and paneling, and the master suite has his-and-her baths and closets, a sitting area, and a balcony. \u2014 TheWeek , 27 June 2020", "Is Keaton physically hunky enough to play the master CIA death machine? \u2014 Michael Heaton, cleveland.com , 15 Sep. 2017", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Politicians are known to master the art of the sound-bite. \u2014 Rajshree Agarwal, Forbes , 21 June 2022", "Review by Richard Norton Smith Seeing the horrific disfigurement suffered by soldiers in World War I, a surgeon set out to master the art of reconstructing faces. \u2014 Wsj Books Staff, WSJ , 27 May 2022", "But Polly had even bigger ambitions, requiring her to master the art of publicity. \u2014 CBS News , 6 Nov. 2021", "Anyone who wants to get good at the game needs to master the art of catch and release. \u2014 Luke Winkie, Vulture , 30 June 2021", "That streaming news struck a deaf ear among those waiting in line, who gathered in scrums of two and three and tried to master the art of being both socially excitable and distanced. \u2014 Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2021", "Briefly: In addition to being the league\u2019s preeminent point-center, Jokic has come to master the art of the double-double better than anyone in the modern NBA. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 8 Feb. 2021", "Doctors want to heal, not master the intricacies of Epic\u2019s latest software. \u2014 Corey Scurlock, Forbes , 8 June 2022", "Dove has managed to master this and thus released this body wash that was engineered specifically for irritated and eczema-prone skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun, Adjective, and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Adjective", "12th century, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-114330" }, "maladroitness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": lacking adroitness : inept" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-l\u0259-\u02c8dr\u022fit" ], "synonyms":[ "awkward", "butterfingered", "cack-handed", "clumsy", "graceless", "ham-fisted", "ham-handed", "handless", "heavy-handed", "left-handed", "unhandy" ], "antonyms":[ "deft", "dexterous", "dextrous", "handy", "sure-handed" ], "examples":[ "The governor has been criticized for his maladroit handling of the budget crisis.", "some maladroit steering on her part caused the bicycle to go crashing into the bushes", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Factor in a politically maladroit Afghan government and endemic corruption, and once the Taliban began to roll up government surrenders in the provinces, their offensive took on a life of its own. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 15 Aug. 2021", "The series is itself like a socially awkward teen-age nerd\u2014charming but maladroit , heedless, a little exhausting. \u2014 Sarah Larson, The New Yorker , 10 May 2020", "His own party criticizes what many call his maladroit communication on an anxiety-inducing subject. \u2014 Adam Nossiter, New York Times , 9 Dec. 2019", "Playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon concoct for her a suitor who\u2019s just as introverted and socially maladroit , the newly wealthy Arthur de Bourgh. \u2014 Dominic P. Papatola, Twin Cities , 24 Nov. 2019", "Equally maladroit was her debate decision to wrap herself in an unpopular policy that ended 20 years ago. \u2014 George Will, National Review , 7 July 2019", "Equally maladroit was her debate decision to wrap herself in an unpopular policy that ended 20 years ago. \u2014 George Will, Twin Cities , 7 July 2019", "Hicks bungled his hijacking of the Johnson, however, and proved maladroit at escaping, leaving a clear trail of evidence along his getaway route. \u2014 Rinker Buck, WSJ , 28 June 2019", "Trump may have been typically maladroit at actually executing on this policy view, but that\u2019s a side issue. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com , 12 June 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":"French, from Middle French, from mal- + adroit ", "first_known_use":[ "1685, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-122622" }, "mack":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": mackintosh" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-135016" }, "malodor":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an offensive odor" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmal-\u02c8\u014d-d\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1825, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-172759" }, "marriage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the state of being united as spouses in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law", ": the mutual relation of married persons : wedlock", ": the institution whereby individuals are joined in a marriage", ": an act of marrying or the rite by which the married status is effected", ": the wedding ceremony and attendant festivities or formalities", ": an intimate or close union", ": the state of being united in a legal relationship as spouses", ": the act of getting married", ": the state of being united to a person as spouse in a legal, consensual, and contractual relationship recognized and sanctioned by and dissolvable only by law \u2014 see also divorce , Obergefell v. Hodges \u2014 compare civil union", ": the ceremony containing certain legal formalities by which a marriage relationship is created" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-ij", "\u02c8ma-rij", "\u02c8mer-ij", "\u02c8mar-ij" ], "synonyms":[ "conjugality", "connubiality", "match", "matrimony", "wedlock" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "A few hours later, a taxi dropped us at the Las Vegas Office of Civil Marriages . \u2014 Noel Anenberg, WSJ , 10 Apr. 2017", "For centuries, the island was the traditional meeting place to hand off brides and grooms when important royal marriages were arranged between France and Spain. \u2014 Ken Jennings, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 27 Feb. 2017", "His marriages to Carol Thompson and Judith Sherman ended in divorce. \u2014 Sam Roberts, New York Times , 31 Jan. 2017", "Greco is survived by Anders and seven children from previous marriages . \u2014 Nardine Saad, latimes.com , 12 Jan. 2017", "Online court records from Polk County, Florida, show that Hundley had several previous marriages that ended in divorce. \u2014 Emily Foxhall, Houston Chronicle , 30 Dec. 2016", "Zsa Zsa Gabor, the jet-setting Hungarian actress and socialite who helped invent a new kind of fame out of multiple marriages , conspicuous wealth and jaded wisdom about the glamorous life, died Sunday at her home, her husband said. \u2014 Honolulu Star-Advertiser , 18 Dec. 2016", "There are no children from any of the marriages , although his third wife had a son, and my grandson helped support the child. \u2014 Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times , 22 Nov. 2016", "Still, early marriages and poverty are two of the biggest reasons more than 130 million girls are out of school globally. \u2014 Beth Murphy, New York Times , 29 Oct. 2016" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English mariage , from Anglo-French, from marier to marry", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-191955" }, "mater":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": mother":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-t\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "ma", "mama", "mamma", "momma", "mammy", "mom", "mommy", "mother", "old lady" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "the public school student addressed the letter to \u201cDear Mater \u201d" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Latin \u2014 more at mother":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1859, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161451" }, "mammoth":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": any of a genus ( Mammuthus ) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair", ": something immense of its kind", ": of very great size", ": a very large hairy extinct elephant with long tusks that curve upward", ": very large : huge" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-m\u0259th", "\u02c8ma-m\u0259th" ], "synonyms":[ "behemoth", "blockbuster", "colossus", "dinosaur", "dreadnought", "elephant", "giant", "Goliath", "jumbo", "leviathan", "mastodon", "monster", "titan", "whale", "whopper" ], "antonyms":[ "astronomical", "astronomic", "Brobdingnagian", "bumper", "colossal", "cosmic", "cosmical", "cyclopean", "elephantine", "enormous", "galactic", "gargantuan", "giant", "gigantesque", "gigantic", "grand", "herculean", "heroic", "heroical", "Himalayan", "huge", "humongous", "humungous", "immense", "jumbo", "king-size", "king-sized", "leviathan", "massive", "mega", "mighty", "monster", "monstrous", "monumental", "mountainous", "oceanic", "pharaonic", "planetary", "prodigious", "super", "super-duper", "supersize", "supersized", "titanic", "tremendous", "vast", "vasty", "walloping", "whacking", "whopping" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "even as sport-utility vehicles go, that one is a mammoth", "Adjective", "Renovating the house is a mammoth undertaking.", "a mammoth book with color plates of birds native to North America", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Sportman will focus on the discovery in 1913 of mastodon remains at the Hill-Stead estate of A.A. Pope in Farmington, and Kitchel will talk about remains of a wooly mammoth discovered in 1848 in Mount Holly, Vermont. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com , 26 Mar. 2022", "This particular specimen was likely a mammoth in its 30s, based off the degree of wear on the tooth, according to Widga. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 19 Mar. 2022", "In the Colorado River basin, Glen Canyon Dam is the mammoth of power production, delivering electricity to about 5 million customers in seven states \u2014 Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. \u2014 Felicia Fonseca, The Arizona Republic , 14 Apr. 2022", "Neal, a mammoth 6-foot-7, 335-pounder who has played both tackle positions at Alabama, is likely to fit right in with a line that has been a weakness in New York for years. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 28 Apr. 2022", "Several dilapidated versions of real-life landmarks make appearances, like San Francisco\u2019s Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge, as do massive new enemy robots like a hulking mammoth and snapping turtle. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2020", "But the edges of the state were exposed -- and these areas tend to turn up mammoth remains. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 19 Mar. 2022", "As an example, Lindsey cites the sculpture of a Columbian mammoth sinking into the Lake Pit outside the La Brea Tar Pits Museum\u2014a portrayal that could perpetuate the misconception that asphalt pools were like quicksand. \u2014 Sam Jones, Scientific American , 10 Mar. 2022", "Mammoths arrived on what is now North America around one million years ago and evolved into the Columbian mammoth , which stood over 14-feet tall and weighed around 20,000 pounds, according to the National Park Service. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 29 Nov. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The audit offers the first estimate for Illinois\u2019 share of the mammoth fraud that swept the country during the pandemic as states were hit with a deluge of unemployment claims. \u2014 Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022", "When bitten into, during the inhumane ordeal of commercial air travel, this mammoth creation\u2014both oddly nostalgic and obscenely indulgent, maybe a bit like Los Angeles itself\u2014feels like a small, rebellious act of pleasure. \u2014 Helen Rosner, The New Yorker , 10 June 2022", "As the warmth of the air helps these lakes expand by thawing ground around them that had been frozen for perhaps thousands of years, microorganisms feast on the suddenly available specks of ancient plants and mammoth femurs. \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 4 June 2022", "She was elected to a House of Representatives that had just been taken over by Republicans, including a mammoth freshman class of 87 GOP lawmakers, many of them members of the tea party. \u2014 Jennifer Haberkornstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022", "When completed, the mammoth installation will transform the quaint fishing harbor and resort town, with its key resting spot for migrating bird species, into a bustling beachhead. \u2014 Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor , 3 June 2022", "Former resident choreographer Adam Hougland staged three mammoth works for the company, each representing a level of boldness rarely seen in the company before. \u2014 David Lyman, The Enquirer , 26 May 2021", "Disposing of dead whales is a mammoth task due to their size. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 23 May 2022", "Even if prices were low enough to make such trips worthwhile, many shipping companies would likely shy away from the mammoth task for fear of being hit by sanctions. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 20 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adjective", "1801, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-200249" }, "mandate":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": an authoritative command", ": a formal order from a superior court or official to an inferior one", ": an authorization to act given to a representative", ": an order or commission granted by the League of Nations to a member nation for the establishment of a responsible government over a former German colony or other conquered territory", ": a mandated territory", ": to administer or assign (something, such as a territory) under a mandate", ": to officially require (something) : make (something) mandatory : order", ": to direct or require (someone) to do something", ": an order from a higher court to a lower court", ": a command or instruction from an authority", ": the instruction given by voters to their elected representatives", ": a formal communication from a reviewing court notifying the court below of its judgment and directing the lower court to act accordingly", ": mandamus", ": an act by which a person gives another person the power to transact for him or her one or several affairs", ": an authoritative command : a clear authorization or direction", ": the authorization to act given by a constituency to its elected representative", ": to make mandatory or required" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-\u02ccd\u0101t", "\u02c8man-\u02ccd\u0101t", "\u02c8man-\u02ccd\u0101t", "\u02c8man-\u02ccd\u0101t" ], "synonyms":[ "accreditation", "authorization", "commission", "delegation", "empowerment", "license", "licence" ], "antonyms":[ "call", "command", "decree", "dictate", "direct", "ordain", "order" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "An indoor mask mandate largely lapsed across Germany this spring, with the requirement remaining for places such as hospitals and care homes. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022", "Among Republicans, about 38% supported a mandate , about half opposed it and 12% were unsure. \u2014 Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun , 8 June 2022", "The mandate there is to invest in revolutionary technologies that can take a large bite out of climate change. \u2014 Brendan Doherty, Forbes , 7 June 2022", "Musk\u2019s office mandate contrasts with some auto-industry rivals. \u2014 Kimberly Wilson, Essence , 4 June 2022", "And then there are the penalties for not complying with the mandate : $250 per eligible employee for the initial violation, and an additional $500 per employee if noncompliance continues. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "That mission also includes a mandate to land the hottest talent to make those projects, a directive that often comes with a steep price tag. \u2014 Matt Donnelly, Variety , 1 June 2022", "Solaro said in an interview that the county had to have testing in place for the OSHA mandate , which ended up being struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, and there were no other options. \u2014 Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica , 20 May 2022", "The most famous constitutional case evincing health\u2019s centrality was the Supreme Court\u2019s 1905 decision in Jacobson v. Massachusetts, which upheld a Cambridge, Mass., vaccination mandate . \u2014 Wendy E. Parmet, Scientific American , 17 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Basic regulation in most municipalities will mandate video cameras, access control and intrusion detection. \u2014 Scott Thomas, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022", "The new rules, which apply to companies with at least 15 employees, also mandate a description of benefits and other compensation available to job candidates. \u2014 Lauren Weber, WSJ , 9 June 2022", "Most popular dating apps (including Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, Grindr, Scruff, Jack\u2019d, and Her) mandate that users be at least 18 to join. \u2014 Moises Mendez Ii, The Atlantic , 6 June 2022", "Numerous questions remain about the SEC\u2019s legal authority to mandate such requirements, but these challenges will take place in the courts for years to come and, presumably, this issue will become increasingly politicized as elections come and go. \u2014 Robert Hoban, Forbes , 2 May 2022", "The federal government clearly thinks the judge's order was not legally sound in its ruling that the CDC lacked the authority to mandate masks. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 20 Apr. 2022", "Veltri said her office offers options and information on payment but doesn\u2019t have the authority to mandate those options. \u2014 Ginny Monk, courant.com , 5 Mar. 2022", "After oral arguments in the case on Friday, the Supreme Court\u2019s conservative majority expressed skepticism about whether the Biden administration had legal authority to mandate that large employers require workers to be vaccinated. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Jan. 2022", "Governors from Wyoming, Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi and Nebraska also insisted the Pentagon does not have the authority to mandate the Covid-19 vaccine for state National Guard units. \u2014 Oren Liebermann, CNN , 29 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-014244" }, "mac\u00e9doine":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a confused mixture : medley", ": a mixture of fruits or vegetables served as a salad or cocktail or in a jellied dessert or used in a sauce or as a garnish" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-s\u0259-\u02c8dw\u00e4n" ], "synonyms":[ "agglomerate", "agglomeration", "alphabet soup", "assortment", "botch", "clutter", "collage", "crazy quilt", "farrago", "gallimaufry", "grab bag", "gumbo", "hash", "hodgepodge", "hotchpotch", "jambalaya", "jumble", "jungle", "litter", "medley", "m\u00e9lange", "menagerie", "miscellanea", "miscellany", "mishmash", "mixed bag", "montage", "motley", "muddle", "olio", "olla podrida", "omnium-gatherum", "pastiche", "patchwork", "patchwork quilt", "potpourri", "ragbag", "ragout", "rummage", "salad", "salmagundi", "scramble", "shuffle", "smorgasbord", "stew", "tumble", "variety", "welter" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a quirky secondhand bookstore with a mac\u00e9doine of out-of-print titles" ], "history_and_etymology":"French, from Mac\u00e9doine Macedonia; perhaps from the mixture of ethnic groups in Macedonia", "first_known_use":[ "1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-042942" }, "mansion":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a large imposing residence", ": manor house", ": a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure", ": house sense 3b", ": one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided", ": dwelling , abode", ": the act of remaining or dwelling : stay", ": a large fine house" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man(t)-sh\u0259n", "\u02c8man-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "castle", "ch\u00e2teau", "estate", "hacienda", "hall", "manor", "manor house", "manse", "palace", "villa" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool", "if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills", "Recent Examples on the Web", "This is the fascinating story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen Peterson after she was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their Durham, North Carolina, mansion on December 9, 2001. \u2014 Dana Feldman, Forbes , 2 June 2022", "And a siege on a diplomat\u2019s mansion punctuated by a CGI menagerie tearing into the British Raj\u2019s troops. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 1 June 2022", "And amid the tough current national environment for Democrats, Republicans are eyeing the Oregon governor\u2019s mansion as an opportunity to score a win in a solidly blue state. \u2014 Matt Lavietes, NBC News , 30 May 2022", "According to a Times report, the matter was settled over a bottle of wine at the Los Angeles mayor\u2019s mansion , then occupied by Antonio Villaraigosa. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022", "Beto O\u2019Rourke, the Democrat challenging Republican Gov. Gregg Abbott in a long-shot bid for the Texas governor\u2019s mansion , disrupted Abbott\u2019s press conference about the elementary school mass shooting in Uvalde on Wednesday. \u2014 Time , 25 May 2022", "That framework was left in limbo, however, after Republicans won the House of Delegates and governor\u2019s mansion in November, further complicating the debate over what legalization should look like \u2014 and who should profit from it. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022", "It is described as a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world\u2019s most famous mansion . \u2014 Joe Otterson, Variety , 7 Mar. 2022", "Voters in the Lone Star State will be the first in the nation to decide which candidates will appear on the ballot in the 2022 midterms, with the governor\u2019s mansion , state attorney general's seat and 38 U.S. House districts in play. \u2014 R\u00e9my Numa, Fox News , 1 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio , from man\u0113re to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-095845" }, "made-to-order":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": produced to supply a special or an individual demand : custom-made", ": ideally suited (as to a particular purpose)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u0101d-t\u00fc-\u02c8\u022fr-d\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "bespoke", "bespoken", "custom", "custom-made", "custom-tailored", "customized", "tailor-made", "tailored" ], "antonyms":[ "mass-produced", "ready-made" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-101427" }, "manse":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the dwelling of a householder", ": the residence of a minister", ": the house of a Presbyterian minister", ": a large imposing residence" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man(t)s" ], "synonyms":[ "castle", "ch\u00e2teau", "estate", "hacienda", "hall", "manor", "manor house", "mansion", "palace", "villa" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Hangover may have been full of unabashed debauchery, but there is at least one elegant part of the trilogy: the California manse featured in the first film. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 14 June 2022", "In the first episode, the heart of the story lies with Catherine and Thomas, whose mutual relief at Henry\u2019s death leads them to rekindle their previous romance in every corner of their impressive Chelsea manse . \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 10 June 2022", "Hoary, while narrowing the possible solutions down to four (!) earned me more finger wagging, with Wordle Bot informing me that manse is usually a better pick in this scenario. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 5 May 2022", "Charlie, who has a maid and lives in a Victorian manse , is mature and aloof. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 8 Feb. 2022", "Allegheny, a neoclassical manse built in 1925, is next door. \u2014 Amy Gamerman, WSJ , 24 May 2022", "Sotheby\u2019s has another three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom North Carolina manse on offer for $4.99 million that\u2019s built into the side of a mountain and comes with access to the highest private airstrip east of the Mississippi. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 2 May 2022", "Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez famously bought a $32.5 million mega- manse on Star Island in August 2020. \u2014 Kathy A. Mcdonald, Variety , 5 Apr. 2022", "Above them all is grandmother Muriel (Ann Reid), who lives in a large tumbledown manse where the family will gather intermittently. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English manss , from Medieval Latin mansa, mansus, mansum , from Latin mansus lodging, from man\u0113re ", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-104312" }, "manumit":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to release from slavery":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccman-y\u0259-\u02c8mit" ], "synonyms":[ "discharge", "disenthrall", "disenthral", "emancipate", "enfranchise", "enlarge", "free", "liberate", "loose", "loosen", "release", "spring", "unbind", "uncage", "unchain", "unfetter" ], "antonyms":[ "bind", "confine", "enchain", "fetter", "restrain" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for manumit free , release , liberate , emancipate , manumit mean to set loose from restraint or constraint. free implies a usually permanent removal from whatever binds, confines, entangles, or oppresses. freed the animals from their cages release suggests a setting loose from confinement, restraint, or a state of pressure or tension, often without implication of permanent liberation. released his anger on a punching bag liberate stresses particularly the resulting state of liberty. liberated their country from the tyrant emancipate implies the liberation of a person from subjection or domination. labor-saving devices emancipated us from household drudgery manumit implies emancipation from slavery. the document manumitted the slaves", "examples":[ "though he was an outspoken defender of liberty, this son of Virginia did not manumit his own slaves until he was on his deathbed", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Some states, like the state of Georgia, passed expulsion laws that required blacks who were manumitted to leave the state within a year of their emancipation. \u2014 Tera W. Hunter, The Root , 15 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English manumitten , from Anglo-French manumettre , from Latin manumittere , from manus hand + mittere to let go, send":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161053" }, "marsh":{ "type":[ "biographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a tract of soft wet land usually characterized by monocotyledons (such as grasses or cattails)", ": an area of soft wet land with grasses and related plants", "1899\u20131982 New Zealand writer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rsh", "\u02c8m\u00e4rsh", "\u02c8m\u00e4rsh" ], "synonyms":[ "bog", "fen", "marshland", "mire", "moor", "morass", "muskeg", "slough", "slew", "slue", "swamp", "swampland", "wash", "wetland" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a wide expanse of marsh", "the marshes along the coast support a remarkable profusion of plants and animals", "Recent Examples on the Web", "That changed during the final moments of episode three, when contestant Benji Hill, a pack-goat guide from Bellevue, Washington, discovered beaver tracks in a marsh . \u2014 Frederick Dreier, Outside Online , 17 June 2022", "Rafts line up by the dozens, tangled in the lily pads of a filthy marsh , waiting in the shallows in what is essentially a watery parking lot. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022", "Westminster firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle in the water or marsh on Route 2 at 10:14 a.m. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 25 Mar. 2021", "The Gatorland crew gathered for a release into the breeding marsh recently, the fourth one of 2022. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel , 10 May 2022", "Buena Vista Lagoon, located between Oceanside and Carlsbad, has been slowly transformed by a weir, or low dam, into a freshwater marsh . \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 Jan. 2022", "Will\u2019s dad, Tony Paulson, remembers when the field was still a concrete air strip, before kids played on the green lawn and ducks swam in the restored marsh . \u2014 Ryan Kost, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 May 2022", "Directed by Olivia Newman From producer Reese Witherspoon, this adaptation of the best-selling novel centers on Kya, a girl abandoned in the North Carolina marsh and left to survive on her own. \u2014 cleveland , 3 May 2022", "In Where the Crawdads Sing, a young girl who grows up in a North Carolina marsh becomes a suspect in the murder of a man who once pursued her. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Glamour , 22 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English mersh , from Old English merisc, mersc ; akin to Middle Dutch mersch marsh, Old English mere sea, pool \u2014 more at marine ", "first_known_use":[ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-115857" }, "mannerly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": showing good manners", ": showing good manners" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r-l\u0113", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "civil", "courteous", "genteel", "gracious", "polite", "well-bred" ], "antonyms":[ "discourteous", "ill-bred", "ill-mannered", "impolite", "inconsiderate", "mannerless", "rude", "thoughtless", "uncivil", "ungenteel", "ungracious", "unmannered", "unmannerly" ], "examples":[ "When he was a child, he was quiet and mannerly .", "a mannerly child is welcome everywhere", "Recent Examples on the Web", "After a few minutes of gorging itself on red and green cupcake frosting, the bear eventually went on its merry way, this time making a mannerly exit through an open door to the backyard. \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 26 June 2014", "The last few years weren\u2019t exactly a mannerly period of polite disagreement in our national life. \u2014 Rich Lowry, National Review , 2 Nov. 2021", "At the previous debate, Mr. Biden quickly abandoned mannerly efforts to draw contrasts with her, and other high-polling rivals had until Tuesday largely refrained from issuing piercing criticism onstage. \u2014 Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times , 16 Oct. 2019", "Waiting for a reasonable amount of time before politely excusing yourself and walking away is, in fact, the adult and mannerly thing to do. \u2014 Judith Martin, Washington Post , 21 Sep. 2019", "Waiting for a reasonable amount of time before politely excusing yourself and walking away is, in fact, the adult and mannerly thing to do. \u2014 Judith Martin, The Mercury News , 21 Sep. 2019", "Poured tableside, the shellfish broth flows in a khaki cascade from the spout of an orange kettle, landing in a shallow bowl with a mannerly splish. \u2014 Fortune , 11 Aug. 2019", "The photographer Mia Warren and her teenage daughter Pearl live a freewheeling lifestyle that excites and intimidates the Richardsons, a clan of six led by the mannerly Elena. \u2014 The Atlantic , 28 June 2019", "Gard\u2019s lieutenant, the mannerly Margareta B\u04e7ttiger, then a physician and young mother who was earning her Ph.D., had the unenviable task of approaching Mrs. X\u2019s physician to gather her health history. \u2014 Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books , 23 May 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1529, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-135521" }, "mash":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun", "noun ()", "verb", "verb ()" ], "definitions":[ ": to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure", ": crush , smash", ": to subject (a substance, such as crushed malt) to the action of water with heating and stirring in preparing wort", ": a mixture of ground feeds for livestock", ": crushed malt or grain meal steeped and stirred in hot water to produce wort", ": a soft pulpy mass", ": mashed potatoes", ": crush sense 1", ": to flirt with or seek the affection of", "mobile army surgical hospital", ": to make into a soft mass", ": a mixture of ground feeds for livestock", ": a mass of something made soft by beating or crushing", ": a wet mixture of crushed malt or grain used to make alcoholic drinks", "mobile army surgical hospital" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mash", "\u02c8mash" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Verb (1)", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Noun (1)", "1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun (2)", "1870, in the meaning defined above", "Verb (2)", "1877, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-142034" }, "machine":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated device for performing a task", ": conveyance , vehicle", ": automobile", ": a coin-operated device", ": an assemblage (see assemblage sense 1 ) of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy one to another in a predetermined manner", ": an instrument (such as a lever ) designed to transmit or modify the application of power, force, or motion", ": any of various apparatuses formerly used to produce stage effects", ": computer", ": personal computer", ": someone or something that resembles a machine (as in being methodical, tireless, or consistently productive)", ": a combination of persons acting together for a common end along with the agencies they use", ": a highly organized political group under the leadership of a boss (see boss entry 1 sense 2 ) or small group of individuals", ": a living organism or one of its functional systems", ": a literary device or contrivance (such as a supernatural being or event) introduced for dramatic effect", ": a constructed thing whether material or immaterial : structure", ": a military engine (such as a catapult )", ": to process by or as if by machine", ": to reduce or finish by or as if by turning, shaping, planing, or milling by machine-operated tools", ": a device with moving parts that does some desired work when it is provided with power", ": vehicle sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8sh\u0113n", "m\u0259-\u02c8sh\u0113n" ], "synonyms":[ "engine", "motor" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "De Niro said the film\u2019s accuracy extended as far as being trained by professionals to shoot live machine guns. \u2014 Antonio Ferme, Variety , 18 June 2022", "Behind him was a percussive beat of a battle about 10 miles into the forests south of the city, punctuated by the sustained bursts of machine guns from helicopter gunships. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022", "This is a larger and heavier gun than coaxial machine guns on older tanks, which typically mount a 7.62-millimeter machine gun. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 14 June 2022", "The soundtrack of the warfare\u2014 the bangs of artillery, the guttural whoosh of rockets launched in rapid succession, the snare-drum beat of heavy machine guns \u2014 signals fresh destruction to both cities. \u2014 Nabih Bulos, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022", "During the First World War, the use of machine guns epitomized this approach. \u2014 Phil Klay, The New Yorker , 11 June 2022", "For example, machine guns have been federally regulated for nearly 90 years. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 3 June 2022", "The release said the gun dealers resold the machine guns at a significant profit, in some instances for five or six times the purchase price. \u2014 Jeanne Houck, The Enquirer , 2 June 2022", "Collectors spend large sums on machine guns, which can run in the tens of thousands of dollars, and ammunition to feed into them. \u2014 oregonlive , 31 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "How will machine learning be operationalized for the first model and for all those to follow? \u2014 Adam Famularo, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022", "Advanced manufacturing students were needed to machine some of the parts and build the plaques. \u2014 John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com , 11 Nov. 2021", "It was once considered modern to architect this chaos into order, to machine the wet muck of existence into clean lines and hard edges. \u2014 Matthew Schneier, Curbed , 14 Sep. 2021", "The ferrule is fully machined , and the Anix Blade Locking System keeps the blades secure at all times. \u2014 Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream , 9 Jan. 2020", "Check out those wheels, looking like they were machined from a solid chunk of attitudinum. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 30 Mar. 2020", "The gun is guaranteed sub-MOA with match ammunition, features in-house machined and matched upper and lower receivers. \u2014 John Haughey, Outdoor Life , 10 Apr. 2019", "The SRC-11\u2014with upper and lower receivers machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum\u2014chambered in the 6.5 Grendel is ideally suited to big-game hunting. \u2014 Richard Mann, Field & Stream , 17 Sep. 2019", "The Geneva concept has a carbon-fiber center console machined from a solid block made from 280 individual layers of composite material, something that requires 90 hours on a five-axis milling machine. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 24 Feb. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "circa 1545, in the meaning defined at sense 4a", "Verb", "1853, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-144208" }, "Mafia":{ "type":[ "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a secret criminal society of Sicily or Italy", ": a similarly conceived criminal organization in the U.S.", ": a similar organization elsewhere", ": a criminal organization associated with a particular traffic", ": a group of people likened to the Mafia", ": a group of people of similar interests or backgrounds prominent in a particular field or enterprise : clique", "island of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean south of Zanzibar area 170 square miles (442 square kilometers), population 16,748" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-f\u0113-\u0259", "\u02c8ma-", "\u02c8m\u00e4-f\u0113-\u0259", "\u02c8ma-" ], "synonyms":[ "cabal", "conspiracy", "crew", "gang", "mob", "ring", "syndicate" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a member of the Mafia", "He's an important figure in the television mafia ." ], "history_and_etymology":" Mafia, Maffia , a Sicilian secret criminal society, from Italian dialect (Sicily), probably from mafiusu ", "first_known_use":[ "1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-170322" }, "match":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "noun ()", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a person or thing equal or similar to another", ": one able to cope with another", ": an exact counterpart", ": a pair suitably associated", ": a contest between two or more parties", ": a contest (as in tennis or volleyball) completed when one player or side wins a specified number of sets or games", ": a marriage union", ": a prospective (see prospective sense 2b ) partner in marriage", ": to encounter successfully as an antagonist", ": to set in competition or opposition", ": to provide with a worthy competitor", ": to set in comparison", ": to join or give in marriage", ": to put in a set possessing equal or harmonizing attributes", ": to cause to correspond : suit", ": to be the counterpart of", ": to compare favorably with", ": to harmonize with", ": to provide with a counterpart", ": to provide funds complementary to", ": to fit together or make suitable for fitting together", ": to flip or toss (coins) and compare exposed faces", ": to toss coins with", ": to be a counterpart", ": a chemically prepared wick or cord formerly used in firing firearms or powder", ": a short slender piece of flammable material (such as wood) tipped with a combustible mixture that bursts into flame when slightly heated through friction (as by being scratched against a rough surface)", ": a person or thing that is equal to or as good as another", ": a contest between two individuals or teams", ": a thing that is exactly like another thing", ": two people or things that go well together", ": marriage sense 1", ": to be the same or suitable to one another", ": to choose something that is the same as another or goes with it", ": to place in competition", ": to be as good as", ": a short slender piece of material tipped with a mixture that produces fire when scratched" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach", "\u02c8mach" ], "synonyms":[ "correspond (to)", "equal", "parallel" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1) and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a", "Noun (2)", "1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-173002" }, "mawkishness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste", ": exaggeratedly or childishly emotional" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022f-kish" ], "synonyms":[ "chocolate-box", "cloying", "corny", "drippy", "fruity", "gooey", "lovey-dovey", "maudlin", "mushy", "novelettish", "saccharine", "sappy", "schmaltzy", "sentimental", "sloppy", "slushy", "soppy", "soupy", "spoony", "spooney", "sticky", "sugarcoated", "sugary", "wet" ], "antonyms":[ "unsentimental" ], "examples":[ "a mawkish plea for donations to the charity", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Sin City trash whiplashes with mawkish cute-kid sensitivity. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 3 Jan. 2022", "But the show made the relationship between Deborah and Ava spiky and unpredictable, touching without ever being mawkish , and revealing about the ways both women had to adapt to a show business world that judges females harshly. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 Dec. 2021", "This may sound mawkish \u2014but how much of our inner life is first learned through music? \u2014 The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021", "Even when the season slows down a bit, Sudeikis\u2019 vulnerability is touching, without ever being mawkish . \u2014 oregonlive , 20 July 2021", "In most hands, this business of the mother-figure who sacrifices all for a child would be mawkish . \u2014 Rumaan Alam, The New Republic , 12 Apr. 2021", "And so much of what concerned me as important in the earlier pages of my diary now seems mawkish , trivial or beneath notice. \u2014 Paul Theroux, New York Times , 30 Mar. 2020", "This finale suggests a mawkish yet useful fact: that the cure for perfectionism is love. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 26 Feb. 2020", "Despite multifaceted characters and convincing performances (particularly from Cosio and Soria), Lemus and Ch\u00e1vez\u2019s dialogue sometimes feels preachy, mawkish or on-the-nose. \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 13 Feb. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English mawke maggot, probably from Old Norse mathkr \u2014 more at maggot ", "first_known_use":[ "circa 1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-174527" }, "marshaling":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces", ": a person who arranges and directs the ceremonial aspects of a gathering", ": field marshal", ": a general officer of the highest military rank", ": an officer having charge of prisoners", ": a ministerial (see ministerial sense 3 ) officer appointed for a judicial district (as of the U.S.) to execute the process of the courts and perform various duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": a city law officer entrusted with particular duties", ": the administrative head of a city police department or fire department", ": to place in proper rank or position", ": to bring together and order in an appropriate or effective way", ": to lead ceremoniously or solicitously : usher", ": to take form or order", ": a person who arranges and directs ceremonies", ": an officer of the highest rank in some military forces", ": a federal official having duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": the head of a division of a city government", ": to arrange in order", ": a ministerial officer appointed for each judicial district of the U.S. to execute the process of the courts and perform various duties similar to those of a sheriff", ": a law officer in some cities (as New York) of the U.S. who is entrusted with particular duties (as serving the process of justice of the peace courts)", ": the administrative head of the police or especially fire department in some cities of the U.S.", ": to fix the order of (assets) with respect to liability or availability for payment of obligations", ": to fix the order of (as liens or remedies) with respect to priority against a debtor's assets \u2014 see also marshaling" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-sh\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "mobilize", "muster", "rally" ], "antonyms":[ "demob", "demobilize" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "She carefully marshaled her thoughts before answering the question.", "marshaled their forces for battle", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The state marshal assigned to serve the arrest order is still trying to do so, according to court officials and records. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 30 May 2022", "So much so that at times, the fire marshal issued occupancy warnings. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 May 2022", "But for now, both justice and liberty are inaccessible by order of the marshal . \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022", "The estimated damage to the home is not yet known; the Wauwatosa fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. \u2014 Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 10 May 2022", "Upon arrival at the scene, the fire marshal determined that the blaze was likely caused by arson, the release stated. \u2014 Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 8 May 2022", "The smell of fresh lumber lingered in the air, the fire marshal was checking emergency sprinklers and workers were setting up a jukebox with Dylan\u2019s greatest hits - in lieu of the reclusive genius himself. \u2014 Annie Gowen, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022", "About 120 workers checked door-to-door for residents who might have been unable to call for help, said Butch Browning, the state fire marshal . \u2014 New York Times , 23 Mar. 2022", "The county\u2019s heraldic bearings are on the uniforms of sheriff's deputies and the fire marshal . \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 16 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cut short a summit in southern Japan to return to the capital, Tokyo, after the boat sinking and instructed authorities to marshal all resources in the rescue effort. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Apr. 2022", "The framework for such a declaration would then be used to marshal local school districts and county schools into adopting their own bills of rights. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022", "Other opponents, meanwhile, are attempting to marshal anti-Hezbollah sentiment into a political coalition that could grab enough seats in Parliament to challenge the group. \u2014 Nazih Osseiran, WSJ , 15 May 2022", "Zain Rizvi at Public Citizen believes the Summit could have been the moment for Biden to marshal the resources of the U.S. government and say how America and its partners would vaccinate the world. \u2014 Madhukar Pai, Forbes , 23 Sep. 2021", "And the former prime minister is widely expected to try to marshal his party loyalists \u2014 and there are many, still galvanized by his stated platform of fighting corruption and helping the poor \u2014 in elections expected this fall. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022", "It was renewed annually until last July, when the coalition failed to marshal the votes and the ban expired. \u2014 Abbas Al Lawati And Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 14 Mar. 2022", "In 1986, Greiman helped marshal through the General Assembly the $120 million funding by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox. \u2014 Bob Goldsborough, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2022", "Kalulu and Tomori took turns to superbly marshal Victor Osimhen, whom many consider the best striker in the league, with both players matching Osimhen for pace. \u2014 Emmet Gates, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-180908" }, "Marshal's court":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": earl marshal's court" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-182033" }, "manual":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or involving the hands", ": worked or done by hand and not by machine", ": requiring or using physical skill and energy", ": a book that is conveniently handled", ": handbook", ": the prescribed movements in the handling of a weapon or other military item during a drill or ceremony", ": a keyboard for the hands", ": one of the several keyboards of an organ or harpsichord that controls a separate division of the instrument", ": a device or apparatus intended for manual operation", ": an automobile with a manual transmission", ": of or relating to hard physical work", ": operated by the hands", ": of or with the hands", ": handbook", ": of, relating to, or involving the hands", ": done or performed by hand and not by machine", ": using signs and the manual alphabet in teaching the deaf \u2014 compare oral sense 2", ": involving or as if involving use of the hands", ": of, relating to, or being a gift of a corporeal movable object that is actually delivered" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-y\u0259-w\u0259l", "-y\u0259l", "-y\u00fc-\u0259l", "\u02c8man-y\u0259-w\u0259l", "\u02c8man-y\u0259(-w\u0259)l", "\u02c8man-y\u0259-w\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "handbook", "primer", "text", "textbook" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The new four-door hatchback is livelier and offers a manual transmission. \u2014 Michael Simari, Car and Driver , 22 June 2022", "Based on a Ford 289, the mill is mated to a Hewland LG500 four-speed manual transmission that has only been run for approximately six hours. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 20 June 2022", "Developing and executing an effective program that helps drive ESG objectives can present a huge challenge, but many companies currently rely on outdated, manual methods of emissions data collection. \u2014 Ron Kinghorn, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "As a sports coupe the Subaru BRZ pairs well with its six-speed manual transmission keeping fun at the forefront while the 2.4-liter naturally aspirated, dual overhead camshaft four-cylinder Boxer engine produces 228 horsepower. \u2014 Marc Grasso, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022", "Rev-matching, which automatically blips the throttle to match engine revs for smooth shifts, comes standard with the manual transmission. \u2014 Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022", "The short shifter made switching gears in the manual transmission quick and easy. \u2014 Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN , 22 May 2022", "On a six-point scale from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), driving automation ranges from 0 (fully manual ) to 5 (fully autonomous). \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 10 June 2022", "General Motors is recalling 1,534 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado pickups equipped with a manual passenger seat. \u2014 USA TODAY , 10 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "This little Father's Day gift comes with a custom card (a How to be a Dad manual , of course) and a pair of premium socks that say...wait for it... \u2014 Hannah Oh, Seventeen , 18 May 2022", "Business and property owners, along with other potential applicants, are encouraged to read the manual before applying. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 17 May 2022", "The reason why there is no manual is because work is all about interaction between human beings, and humans are hard work. \u2014 Josephine Kant, Forbes , 4 May 2022", "Outdoor Pizza Oven Safety Tips Always read the user manual carefully before using your outdoor pizza oven. \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 8 July 2021", "The state board has also given its official approval to his manual and provides copies for schools to read. \u2014 Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022", "Police departments across the U.S., including Chula Vista under its policy manual , have made patrol rifles standard issue service weapons to their officers. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 May 2022", "The company has also revised its manual to include hazard information. \u2014 Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News , 5 May 2022", "Unless your instruction manual has specific suggestions for maintaining your greenhouse, the best way to maintain the quality of your greenhouse is to keep it clean and free of debris. \u2014 Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens , 23 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-194648" }, "magnetic":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract", ": of or relating to a magnet or to magnetism", ": of, relating to, or characterized by the earth's magnetism", ": magnetized or capable of being magnetized", ": actuated by magnetic attraction", ": a magnetic substance", ": acting like a magnet", ": of or relating to the earth's magnetic field", ": having a great power to attract people", ": of or relating to a magnet or to magnetism", ": of, relating to, or characterized by the earth's magnetism", ": magnetized or capable of being magnetized", ": actuated by magnetic attraction", ": a magnetic substance" ], "pronounciation":[ "mag-\u02c8ne-tik", "mag-\u02c8ne-tik", "mag-\u02c8net-ik" ], "synonyms":[ "alluring", "appealing", "attractive", "bewitching", "captivating", "charismatic", "charming", "elfin", "enchanting", "engaging", "entrancing", "fascinating", "fetching", "glamorous", "glamourous", "luring", "seductive" ], "antonyms":[ "repellent", "repellant", "repelling", "repugnant", "repulsive", "revolting", "unalluring" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "SSDs drives greatly improve performance and reliability by storing data on chips instead of spinning magnetic platters. \u2014 Joseph Moran, Popular Mechanics , 17 June 2022", "When our workflow becomes magnetic , the results are heavenly. \u2014 Darick Spears, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022", "As one of the most respected and beloved figures in modern music, Taylor\u2019s monolithic talent and magnetic personality endeared him to millions of fans, peers, friends and fellow musical legends the world over. \u2014 Jem Aswad, Variety , 15 June 2022", "The standard adaptive air suspension and magnetic ride shocks keep the Escalade-V stable and level in fast maneuvers and absorb bumps for a comfortable ride. \u2014 Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press , 13 June 2022", "Cooks accustomed to gas, though, will find that new induction cooktops \u2014 which use magnetic currents to heat the cookware instantly \u2014 rival the responsiveness of a gas flame. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022", "Limb commissioned a non- magnetic piano with plastic keys, which could be played on the musician\u2019s lap while in the scanner. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 9 June 2022", "The light even comes with four magnetic clip-on filters in blue, red, orange and yellow. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 8 June 2022", "One of the nicest things to see on the Revolution Go is the Audio-Technica magnetic moving cartridge, which has a ubiquitous stylus (the needle that reads the grooves in the record) that\u2019s easily replaced for around $25. \u2014 Ebony Roberts, Outside Online , 8 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The main wreckage was about 127 feet from the impact crater along a 347\u2070 true bearing (335\u2070 magnetic ) and consisted of the empennage/tailboom, both engines, avionics boxes, and portions of the cockpit instrument panel. \u2014 New York Times , 7 Feb. 2020", "Mars once had a protective magnetic shield like Earth does. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 25 Feb. 2020", "The Pro Trek also uses a proprietary magnetic charging cord, which is cool\u2014just don\u2019t lose it. \u2014 The Editors, Outdoor Life , 20 Feb. 2020", "The performance was classic Lizzo: high-energy, magnetic , and just so fun. \u2014 Christopher Rosa, Glamour , 27 Jan. 2020", "The students can keep their phones with them but can\u2019t access them without a special magnetic unlocking mechanism. \u2014 Sarah Krouse, WSJ , 20 Jan. 2020", "His magnetic , easy-going, fun-loving personality, electric smile and thoughtful answers add to the attraction. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 21 Oct. 2019", "To put the whole picture together, the researchers also compiled a handful of existing magnetic records based on seafloor sediment cores and ice cores. \u2014 Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica , 11 Aug. 2019", "Mesmer applied this same magnetic therapy to \u00d6sterlin and pronounced her cured. \u2014 National Geographic , 5 Mar. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun", "1655, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-194819" }, "materiel":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02cctir-\u0113-\u02c8el" ], "synonyms":[ "accoutrements", "accouterments", "apparatus", "equipment", "gear", "hardware", "kit", "material(s)", "outfit", "paraphernalia", "stuff", "tackle" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the army is running short of clothing and other mat\u00e9riel", "Recent Examples on the Web", "At least three members of Congress have been approached by groups seeking guidance on how to speed applications for government approval to export materiel that is closely regulated. \u2014 Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post , 2 June 2022", "Such leadership has an effect not only on materiel but also on the culture of the national-security establishment. \u2014 Matthew Continetti, National Review , 28 May 2022", "Passage came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. had drawn down another $100 million worth of Pentagon weapons and equipment to ship to Kyiv, bringing total U.S. materiel sent there since the invasion began to $3.9 billion. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 20 May 2022", "But that materiel simplicity hasn\u2019t helped the Russians to cross a river while under fire, safeguard their command posts or sustain a local attack over a distance of more than a few miles. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 17 May 2022", "Konashenkov said the weapons and materiel were to go to Ukrainian troops in the Donbas. \u2014 Tribune News Service, al , 21 May 2022", "That brought the total U.S. materiel sent to Kyiv since the invasion began to $3.9 billion, exhausting the amounts Congress previously made available but that will be replenished by the newest legislation. \u2014 Alan Fram, Chicago Tribune , 19 May 2022", "Some national security specialists see no distinction, as a spark for Russian action, between providing the jets and the other military materiel the allies are already providing Ukraine. \u2014 John Harwood, CNN , 27 Mar. 2022", "Turkey, while a member of NATO, has developed a closer relationship with Russia in recent years, notably with the controversial purchase of S-400 air defense systems and other materiel . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"French mat\u00e9riel , from mat\u00e9riel , adjective", "first_known_use":[ "1819, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-195007" }, "masticate":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew", ": to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneading", ": chew", ": chew entry 1", ": to grind, crush, and chew (food) with or as if with the teeth in preparation for swallowing", ": to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneading", ": to make the motions involved in masticating food" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259-\u02cck\u0101t", "\u02c8ma-st\u0259-\u02cck\u0101t", "\u02c8mas-t\u0259-\u02cck\u0101t" ], "synonyms":[ "bite (on)", "champ", "chaw", "chew", "chomp (on)", "crunch (on)", "gnaw (on)", "nibble" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The cows were masticating their food.", "mindlessly masticated peanuts while watching the baseball game on TV", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The only way to consume the stuff was to shove the entire string in your mouth and masticate the waxy nylon into an unsatisfying granular mass. \u2014 Star Tribune , 30 Apr. 2021", "And dogs have been known to yap and masticate their displeasure. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Aug. 2020", "There\u2019s something utterly satisfying about masticating all that fiber manually. \u2014 Jessica Jones, M.s., R.d.n., SELF , 15 Apr. 2020", "This Omega machine is a cold press masticating juicer, which means the essential vitamins and enzymes are preserved in the process. \u2014 Popular Science , 2 Apr. 2020", "For archaeologists, the sticky stuff\u2019s longevity can help piece together the lives of ancient peoples who masticated on the chewy tar. \u2014 Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian , 17 Dec. 2019", "The grass here looks good enough to eat\u2014and indeed there are bushy, red Salers cattle masticating everywhere. \u2014 Stephen Heyman, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 11 Nov. 2019", "That\u2019s a lot to chew on, and Rushdie masticates it with his usual maximalist exuberance. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 13 Sep. 2019", "Our teeth and gut weren't designed to masticate and digest real food, no sirree. \u2014 Christine Lennon, Harper's BAZAAR , 11 June 2012" ], "history_and_etymology":"Late Latin masticatus , past participle of masticare , from Greek mastichan to gnash the teeth; akin to Greek masasthai to chew \u2014 more at mandible ", "first_known_use":[ "1562, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-195415" }, "macerate":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting", ": to cause to become soft or separated into constituent elements by or as if by steeping in fluid", ": steep , soak", ": to soften and wear away especially as a result of being wetted or steeped", ": to soften (as tissue) by steeping or soaking so as to separate into constituent elements", ": to undergo maceration", ": a product of macerating : something prepared by maceration", "\u2014 compare homogenate" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-s\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t", "\u02c8mas-\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t", "\u02c8mas-\u0259-r\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "drench", "drown", "impregnate", "saturate", "soak", "sodden", "sop", "souse", "steep" ], "antonyms":[ "wring (out)" ], "examples":[ "garnished with cherries that had been macerated in liqueur", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Clairette, which is the more elegant of the two grapes, according to C\u00e9dric, is destemmed and crushed and then put in the ugni blanc juice to macerate for 24 hours at a cool temperature. \u2014 Per And Britt Karlsson, Forbes , 19 Jan. 2022", "Since wildfire smoke tends to lodge in the skins of grapes, white wines \u2014 which, unlike reds, don\u2019t macerate with their skins during fermentation \u2014 are thought to be less susceptible to developing those ashtray-like flavors and aromas. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 29 Aug. 2021", "The second step is to macerate the fruit, stirring everything together and letting the sugar pull all the juices out of the fruit. \u2014 Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times , 15 July 2021", "The cooks will then macerate the fruit with sugar for 24 hours to concentrate and sweeten the flavors. \u2014 Beth Graham, Saveur , 12 June 2019", "Ribolla Gialla white grapes, prized for winemaking in the region, are macerated and slowly allowed to ferment with their skins for a year. \u2014 Florence Fabricant, New York Times , 6 Apr. 2020", "Allow the ingredients to macerate in the bowl of the mortar for several minutes. \u2014 Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com , 30 Mar. 2020", "The '15 has more concentrated fruit - a smidgen macerated - with butterscotch and slightly stronger nose. \u2014 cleveland , 2 Feb. 2020", "Most ros\u00e9 wines are made from the juice of red grapes, which is briefly macerated with the pigment-laden skins. \u2014 The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post , 28 Dec. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin maceratus , past participle of macerare to soften, steep", "first_known_use":[ "1547, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-210625" }, "mayhap":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": perhaps" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-\u02cchap", "m\u0101-\u02c8hap" ], "synonyms":[ "conceivably", "maybe", "perchance", "perhaps", "possibly" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "mayhap I could see you again next week? I so enjoyed our date tonight" ], "history_and_etymology":"from the phrase may hap ", "first_known_use":[ "circa 1531, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-224034" }, "makeup":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition", ": physical, mental, and moral constitution", ": the operation of making up especially pages for printing", ": design or layout of printed matter", ": cosmetics (such as lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow) used to color and beautify the face", ": a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body", ": materials (such as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play)", ": replacement", ": material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up", ": something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency", ": to form by fitting together or assembling", ": to arrange typeset matter in (columns or pages) for printing", ": to combine to produce (a sum or whole)", ": constitute , compose", ": to compensate for (something, such as a deficiency or omission)", ": to do or take in order to correct an omission", ": settle , decide", ": to wrap or fasten up", ": to prepare in physical appearance for a role", ": to apply cosmetics to", ": invent , improvise", ": to set in order", ": to become reconciled", ": to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly", ": to make advances : court", ": compensate", ": to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play)", ": to apply cosmetics", ": any of various cosmetics (as lipstick or powder)", ": the way the parts or elements of something are put together or joined", ": materials used in changing a performer's appearance (as for a play or other entertainment)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02cc\u0259p", "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02cc\u0259p" ], "synonyms":[ "cosmetics", "maquillage", "paint", "war paint" ], "antonyms":[ "compose", "comprise", "constitute", "form" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Gabrielle Union and more are profiting off of their recognizable faces, while makeup -free. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022", "The school taught love, makeup , manners and more that were passed down to her from her mother and grandmother. \u2014 Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022", "For small items like makeup , utilize travel toiletry bags. \u2014 Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens , 13 June 2022", "This fast-absorbing sunscreen dries clear and doubles as a makeup primer. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 13 June 2022", "The film, which premiered in Cannes competition last year, took home four other Hungarian Motion Picture honors in technical categories, including for best cinematography, makeup , costume and editing. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 June 2022", "Photos show drag performers also instructing children in classrooms how to apply drag makeup . \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 12 June 2022", "Hadid is hardly the originator of the celebrity makeup -free social media post. \u2014 Kathleen Walsh, Glamour , 7 June 2022", "She\u2019s makeup -free, dressed in the local uniform of black loafers and socks, a clip holding up half her blonde hair while the rest tangles at the nape of her neck. \u2014 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE , 4 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Two-way players compete in the NBA G League and can make up to 50 appearances for their team during the regular season, but are not eligible to play in the postseason. \u2014 Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun , 24 June 2022", "But the Foltz family said none of this will ever make up for the loss of their son. \u2014 CBS News , 23 June 2022", "The company believes the setup, which consists of a new rear electric motor and another on the front axle, could make up to 884 hp and 663 ft lbs of torque. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 23 June 2022", "Nike business in both Russia and Ukraine make up less than one percent of its total revenue, Reuters reported. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022", "Jamie Kelman, my long-time make up artist, who created the looks of Harry throughout the years, comes from a long line immigrants who escaped persecution. \u2014 Ben Foster, Variety , 23 June 2022", "For example, standing poses make up the majority of sun salutations in Vinyasa yoga, Chen says. \u2014 SELF , 22 June 2022", "Now, however, personal computing devices (i.e., cellphones and laptops) are consuming more and more data but make up a smaller and smaller fraction of the total connected device universe. \u2014 Michael Johnston, Forbes , 22 June 2022", "Though Hindus make up four-fifths of India\u2019s population, the film presents Kashmir as a cautionary tale\u2014that a large group of Muslims could at any moment turn against Hindus. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 21 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-234651" }, "major leaguer":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a league of highest classification in U.S. professional baseball", ": a league of major importance in any of various sports", ": big time sense 2" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "big league(s)", "big time", "big(s)" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "when you've landed a tenure-track position at that university, you're playing in the major leagues", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Schwarz played two seasons at the major league level as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and California Angels from 1993-94. \u2014 Francisco Rosa, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022", "Despite ugly numbers in Triple-A Reno, Gilbert appears to be getting the nod based on his past performance at the major league level. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 6 June 2022", "But Aaron Judge led off the third with his major league -leading 19th homer, a 405-shot to left field that left his bat at 109.9 mph, for a 3-0 lead. \u2014 Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022", "Judge tagged Ohtani leading off the third, a line drive that easily cleared the wall in left for his major league -leading 19th homer. \u2014 Jake Seiner, Hartford Courant , 2 June 2022", "The Diamondbacks never trailed after that, despite an Austin Riley solo home run and Matt Olson's major league -leading 21st double of the season. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 30 May 2022", "Ram\u00edrez has now driven in a major league -leading 51 runs in 44 games. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 30 May 2022", "Mets batters have been hit by pitches a major league -leading 20 times this season, drawing the ire of Showalter and several players. \u2014 James Wagner, New York Times , 2 May 2022", "The team\u2019s payroll has steadily declined in recent years, bottoming out in 2021 with a major league -low $48.7 million, according to spotrac. \u2014 Jim Ingraham, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-012636" }, "manful":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": having or showing courage and resolution" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "bold", "brave", "courageous", "dauntless", "doughty", "fearless", "gallant", "greathearted", "gutsy", "gutty", "heroic", "heroical", "intrepid", "lionhearted", "stalwart", "stout", "stouthearted", "undauntable", "undaunted", "valiant", "valorous" ], "antonyms":[ "chicken", "chickenhearted", "chicken-livered", "coward", "cowardly", "craven", "dastardly", "fainthearted", "fearful", "gutless", "lily-livered", "milk-livered", "nerveless", "poltroon", "poor-spirited", "pusillanimous", "spineless", "spiritless", "timorous", "uncourageous", "ungallant", "unheroic", "weakhearted", "yellow" ], "examples":[ "he made the manful decision to stick by his friends when everyone else had abandoned them" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-012957" }, "manifoldness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": marked by diversity or variety", ": many", ": comprehending or uniting various features : multifarious", ": rightfully so-called for many reasons", ": consisting of or operating many of one kind combined", ": many times : a great deal", ": to make manifold : multiply", ": to make several or many copies of", ": to make several or many copies", ": something that is manifold: such as", ": a whole that unites or consists of many diverse elements", ": a pipe fitting with several lateral outlets for connecting one pipe with others", ": a fitting on an internal combustion engine that directs a fuel and air mixture to or receives the exhaust gases from several cylinders", ": set sense 21", ": a topological space in which every point has a neighborhood that is homeomorphic to the interior of a sphere in Euclidean space of the same number of dimensions", ": of many and various kinds" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u014dld", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u014dld" ], "synonyms":[ "divers", "multifarious", "myriad" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Adjective", "The benefits of this approach are manifold .", "the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "As an island designed to divide, Dejima remains a remarkable example of what happens when people from all sorts of backgrounds, and with manifold motivations, are thrown together. \u2014 Rob Goss, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2022", "Research suggests the bans and restrictions would have manifold effects on maternal health. \u2014 NBC News , 4 May 2022", "And without a stupendous Fanny to thrill and distract, the musical\u2019s manifold faults become painfully evident. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Apr. 2022", "Poole has explored the manifold ways that elephants communicate\u2014not only through sound but also through touch and gesture. \u2014 Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker , 28 Feb. 2022", "The benefits of these kinds of networks are manifold . \u2014 Sachin H. Jain, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022", "The manifold precise regulations governing the giving of the machatzit hashekel coincide with Judaism\u2019s unique approach to charity. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 14 Feb. 2022", "So long as the United States continues to suffer from all its manifold defects, every so often the police will kill a sympathetic unarmed victim, and there will be fury and organizing in response. \u2014 Ryan Cooper, The Week , 29 Dec. 2021", "The suit, which was initially filed in 2018, was part of the federal multi-district litigation created that year to address the manifold claims against opioid manufacturers and distributors. \u2014 Evan Simko-bednarski, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "In the past fortnight, hope has grown manifold in the field. \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 15 Feb. 2022", "Experts caution that once firms go public, the scrutiny goes up manifold . \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 24 Mar. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "To do this, Sullivan essentially invented a notion of division, where loops on the original manifold were divided into two or three or more. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 23 Mar. 2022", "Under the hood there\u2019s a fresh Ford 289 ci V-8 engine with rebuilt cylinder heads and timing assemblies, a Holley four-barrel carburetor and a Cobra high-rise intake manifold . \u2014 Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report , 18 Apr. 2022", "The disasters stemming from climate change have increased manifold in India. \u2014 Shreyans Jain, Quartz , 7 Mar. 2022", "Also added are custom air-to-water intercoolers within the intake manifold . \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 9 Feb. 2022", "But in your case, during those few weeks that the car sits, fuel is leaking out of your carburetor, perhaps into the intake manifold , and evaporating. \u2014 Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Dec. 2021", "But Floer theory did not completely resolve the Arnold conjecture because Floer\u2019s method only worked on one type of manifold . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 9 Dec. 2021", "Often invariants involve building some kind of geometric construction on a manifold . \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 26 Oct. 2021", "The engine also gets the same intake manifold , oil filter adapter, and engine oil cooler as the GT350. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective, Adverb, and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Adverb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1", "Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-024941" }, "mama":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": mother", ": wife , woman", ": mother entry 1 sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-m\u0259", "chiefly British" ], "synonyms":[ "ma", "mammy", "mater", "mom", "mommy", "mother", "old lady" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "I'm not your mama \u2014you'll have to clean up after yourself.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Being a protective mama bird is only natural, so this costume, where your belly is disguised as an egg, is especially adorable. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 13 June 2022", "In the clip it is used to screen footage from the video, as well as grainy home videos of Halsey during their pregnancy and a shot of proud mama snuggling with baby Ender Ridley. \u2014 Gil Kaufman, Billboard , 10 June 2022", "Together, Claire and Owen have adopted Maisie, keeping her hidden in a remote cabin, where liberated mama raptor Blue runs wild with her baby, Beta. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 8 June 2022", "She's become a bit of a mama bird herself since starting the Bonaire Wild Bird Rehab in 2018 after about 500 baby and fledgling flamingos were found wandering the streets over the course of only a few months. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 3 June 2022", "Being a mama is exhausting and rewarding and definitely not for everyone. \u2014 Vogue , 8 May 2022", "Dymtryk said her nonprofit was working with the homeowner to begin relocating the mama raccoon and her babies safely on Wednesday. \u2014 Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 May 2022", "At the sound of the flashlight hitting the window, Floyd turned to the officer with the panicked look of a man whose mama had told him what could happen when a Black man encountered the wrong police officer. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022", "Submitted by mama photographers worldwide (IG @eyemamaproject). \u2014 Vogue , 8 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"baby talk", "first_known_use":[ "1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-043543" }, "massage":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes", ": to subject to massage", ": to treat flatteringly : blandish", ": manipulate , doctor", ": a soothing treatment of the body done by rubbing, kneading, and tapping", ": to give a soothing treatment to (the body) by rubbing, stroking, or pressing with the hands", ": manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument especially for therapeutic purposes", ": to treat by means of massage" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8s\u00e4zh", "-\u02c8s\u00e4j", "m\u0259-\u02c8s\u00e4zh", "m\u0259-\u02c8s\u00e4zh", "-\u02c8s\u00e4j" ], "synonyms":[ "adulate", "belaud", "blarney", "butter up", "flatter", "hero-worship", "honey", "overpraise", "puff", "soft-soap", "stroke" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "She gave him a neck massage .", "using massage to help relax", "Verb", "She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.", "a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "To prevent that, Pugh goes through two rounds of stretching exercises every day, gets regular massage therapy, undergoes acupuncture treatment, and has even started hot yoga classes. \u2014 Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic , 15 June 2022", "In the lawsuits, Watson is generally accused of exposing himself to these women during massage sessions, causing his genitals to touch them and in some cases coercing them and ejaculating on them. \u2014 Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY , 10 June 2022", "The lawsuit filed Tuesday states that the plaintiff had three encounters with Watson during massage sessions, which started during the summer of 2020. \u2014 David Aaro, Fox News , 1 June 2022", "Ohtani experienced back stiffness in the first inning and required massage therapy after the third. \u2014 Steve Hensonassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022", "After working in a factory, Schultz, of Germantown, learned how massage therapy can help alleviate migraines as well as many other health benefits. \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 May 2022", "Acupressure is an ancient form of massage therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine that relies on stimulating your acupoints or acupuncture points. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022", "The 22 women, all of whom work in the health and wellness industry, charge that Watson exposed himself during massage sessions last year and directed them to touch inappropriate areas of his body. \u2014 Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News , 7 Apr. 2021", "The women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, said the superstar QB touched them inappropriately during massage sessions, traumatizing them. \u2014 NBC News , 6 Apr. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Just be sure to massage your scalp, with your finger tips not your nails, for at least a minute before rinsing. \u2014 Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping , 17 June 2022", "Apply it directly to your dry skin, and massage it onto your face using large circular motions. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022", "Apply it all over the face and gently massage it with the rose quartz gua sha to de-puff and plump up tired skin, release the buildup of tension and tightness and improve circulation. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022", "Apply a pea-sized amount of product under your eyes and gently massage for two to three minutes for optimal results. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 May 2022", "Economic impact studies are famously easy to massage in order to tell a story. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 Feb. 2022", "For best results apply to damp or wet skin, and massage in circles. \u2014 Felicity Carter, Forbes , 8 Apr. 2021", "Not everyone has someone to massage their feet or the time to get one done professionally. \u2014 Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence , 6 May 2022", "Take a moment to massage your eye area with the metal rollerball in the morning, after taking it out of the chiller. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 5 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "circa 1860, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-092216" }, "man fungus":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": earthstar" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-113102" }, "Manua Islands":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "islands of the southwestern Pacific east of Tutuila in American Samoa area 22 square miles (57 square kilometers)" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u00e4-\u02c8n\u00fc-\u00e4" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-113233" }, "massage parlor":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an establishment that provides massage treatments", ": one offering sexual services in addition to or in lieu of massage" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Following publication of Fox News' first report on the massage parlor , Joe Veenstra, a lawyer representing Asian Sunny Massage, said the company runs a legitimate business and operates in accordance with all state and local regulations. \u2014 Joe Schoffstall, Fox News , 27 May 2021", "As dusk fell Thursday night, daughter and father stood outside the massage parlor , watching a small candlelight vigil honoring the dead. \u2014 Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY , 19 Mar. 2021", "The company owns Thermae-yu, a bath and spa in a Tokyo red-light district that features a massage parlor , a pub and all-night service. \u2014 Suryatapa Bhattacharya, WSJ , 4 Apr. 2022", "The sailors passed empty shops catering to Russian and Turkish tourists who once flocked here, a tiny market, a hookah bar, an Eastern Europe restaurant, a massage parlor . \u2014 WSJ , 18 Dec. 2021", "An agent behind a massage parlor that has paid Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., thousands of dollars for rent has a previous tie to prostitution, according to public records. \u2014 Joe Schoffstall, Fox News , 27 May 2021", "Wright labors to make this genre mash-up dazzling when Ellie fantasizes a massage parlor that was formerly the Rialto nightclub. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 29 Oct. 2021", "At a recent City Council meeting, Law Director Michael R. Gareau Jr. discussed the arrest of a massage parlor employee for prostitution and the subsequent closing of the local business. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 25 Aug. 2021", "On the same block, near Cheshire Bridge Road, there is another massage parlor , a tattoo shop and a strip club. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Mar. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1906, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-113237" }, "matchless":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": having no equal : peerless", ": having no equal : better than any other of the same kind" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach-l\u0259s", "\u02c8mach-l\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "incomparable", "inimitable", "nonpareil", "only", "peerless", "unequaled", "unequalled", "unexampled", "unmatched", "unparalleled", "unrivaled", "unrivalled", "unsurpassable", "unsurpassed" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The museum has a matchless collection of paintings.", "the matchless beauty and grandeur of Yosemite Valley", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Endlessly curious, phenomenally talented and endowed with a work ethic that would shame a 20-something, Dame Helen Mirren has survived, thrived and transformed through six decades of a matchless career while still remaining indelibly herself. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Feb. 2022", "The tragedy in El Salvador shows that Bitcoin's a disaster for buying and selling things, and that the dollar's a matchless currency. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 20 Jan. 2022", "Moli\u00e8re, the matchless Mozartean writer of comedies, is, however improbably, at the heart of a new debate in Paris. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 1 Feb. 2022", "Second, Lynch saw that the virus furnished a matchless opportunity to spotlight what a CVS can do. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 4 Oct. 2021", "To be able to see it at last in the company of the five paintings that preceded it is a matchless gift. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Aug. 2021", "Leave it to Amanpour to not waste any time championing women\u2019s health\u2014and to do so with matchless grace and courage. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 15 June 2021", "Indeed, the matchless American collection of Impressionist pictures in the Art Institute of Chicago would not be immune from the same reproach. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 19 Oct. 2020", "That contradicts its fans portrayal of Big Tech as a matchless growth machine. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 16 Sep. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1530, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-121656" }, "mannerism":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "noun or adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": exaggerated or affected (see affected entry 2 sense 1 ) adherence to a particular style or manner : artificiality , preciosity", ": an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures", ": a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment", ": a habit (as of looking or moving in a certain way) that occurs commonly in a person's behavior", ": a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment", ": any pointless and compulsive activity performed repeatedly" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccri-z\u0259m", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259-\u02ccri-z\u0259m", "\u02c8man-\u0259-\u02ccriz-\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[ "crotchet", "curiosity", "eccentricity", "erraticism", "idiosyncrasy", "individualism", "kink", "oddity", "peculiarity", "quiddity", "quip", "quirk", "singularity", "tic", "trick", "twist" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The actor can mimic the President's mannerisms perfectly.", "quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes", "Recent Examples on the Web", "To prepare for the technologically advanced form of entertainment, ABBA spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order to capture every mannerism for the digital concert, according to People. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 26 May 2022", "But over time, Mamet\u2019s trademark style calcified into mannerism . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 26 May 2022", "Murray does better by Jean, exuding apt superciliousness even in posture and mannerism . \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Apr. 2022", "In Brazil the handheld becomes a mannerism , as if the camera then had the sensibility of a character. \u2014 Emiliano Granada, Variety , 21 Feb. 2022", "The flamboyant late Renaissance style of art known in English as mannerism has gone out of fashion more than once. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Jan. 2022", "The musicians spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order for their crew to capture every mannerism and motion with performance capture techniques. \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 3 Dec. 2021", "The musicians spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order for their crew to capture every mannerism and motion with performance capture techniques. \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 3 Dec. 2021", "The musicians spent five weeks performing all 22 songs in the 90-minute setlist in order for their crew to capture every mannerism and motion with performance capture techniques. \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 3 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-122222" }, "manifesto":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer", ": to issue a manifesto" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-n\u0259-\u02c8fe-(\u02cc)st\u014d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "The group's manifesto focused on helping the poor and stopping violence.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Their design, which drew on the lessons of Birkenhead and Olmsted\u2019s southern travels, was nothing short of a manifesto . \u2014 Malcolm Gay, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022", "So, coming to San Antonio is an extension of your manifesto ? \u2014 Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News , 9 June 2022", "The Poway shooter basically said in his manifesto that he was radicalized on one of these notorious message boards \u2014 and pretty quickly, too. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022", "Details are emerging of a racist manifesto allegedly written by the 18-year-old White man suspected of traveling nearly 200 miles from his home to attack a predominantly Black neighborhood. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 16 May 2022", "Turns out the boxes contained duplicates of a manifesto criticizing critical race theory and opposing the use of masks to prevent coronavirus infection. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Jan. 2022", "No republican manifesto seems to have made it onto the best-seller lists, though the Twitter hashtag #abolishthemonarchy certainly has had its moment. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 3 June 2022", "Extreme positive incentives are another core concept behind this zero waste manifesto . \u2014 Susan Galer, Forbes , 2 June 2022", "Democrats and many media pundits attempted to blame Republicans and conservatives, such as Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., for the tragedy after an apparent manifesto of the shooter was discovered online. \u2014 Brian Flood, Fox News , 24 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1620, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "1748, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-131805" }, "Magian":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": magus", ": of or relating to the Magi" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-j\u0113-\u0259n", "\u02c8m\u0101-j\u0113-\u0259n", "-\u02ccj\u012b-" ], "synonyms":[ "charmer", "conjurer", "conjuror", "enchanter", "mage", "magician", "magus", "necromancer", "sorcerer", "voodoo", "voodooist", "witch", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "in Shakespeare's The Tempest , Prospero is a benevolent Magian who rules over an enchanted tropical island" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1548, in the meaning defined above", "Adjective", "1716, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-135454" }, "manual alphabet":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an alphabet especially for the deaf in which the letters are represented by finger positions":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "E\u0301pe\u0301e adapted these signs and added his own manual alphabet , creating a signing dictionary. \u2014 National Geographic , 28 May 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1864, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-155456" }, "mat board":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": paperboard used for mounting (as pictures, specimens)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":" mat entry 5 ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-135940" }, "marvelling":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": one that causes wonder or astonishment", ": intense surprise or interest : astonishment", ": to become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity", ": to feel astonishment or perplexity at or about", ": something that causes wonder or astonishment", ": to feel astonishment or wonder" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-v\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-v\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "caution", "flash", "miracle", "phenomenon", "portent", "prodigy", "sensation", "splendor", "wonder" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "that new electric car really is a marvel", "Verb", "The doctors marveled that anyone could recover so quickly.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "This process is a biological marvel but prone to change with time, as researchers have shown in various ways over the past few decades. \u2014 Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022", "Discord, a voice and text-based communications platform near-ubiquitous among gamers, is a communications marvel , but a logistics nightmare. \u2014 Nathan Grayson, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Thompson\u2019s return in January after a 941-day absence was celebrated as a triumph and no small medical marvel . \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022", "Ever seen a group of young male friends biking around and suddenly stumbling onto some scientific marvel or fantastical location that will change their lives forever? \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 9 June 2022", "While already a technical marvel , this version of the camera features a special titanium finish. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 9 June 2022", "The raft guides know their objectives \u2013 mitigate risks and marvel at the water. \u2014 Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star , 6 June 2022", "The conveyor system is a marvel with 20 diverts to ensure the right goods flow to the right station. \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 3 June 2022", "Because this one [points to him] is a marvel onscreen. \u2014 Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Those who read it now for the first time will no doubt marvel at the author\u2019s prescience and his seeming foreknowledge of global events surrounding Russia, Ukraine and the geopolitics of oil and natural gas. \u2014 David Blackmon, Forbes , 12 June 2022", "Grotberg continues to marvel , along with countless other basketball fans, at how Curry has transformed the game by stretching the court beyond comprehension. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Dec. 2021", "From the windows of the conservatory, diners can marvel at the Tuscan countryside peppered with vineyards and olive groves. \u2014 Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes , 28 May 2022", "But the teachers also still marvel at how the personalities that millions of fans have seen on television were apparent in their classrooms. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 17 May 2022", "The residents of Earth still have plenty of time to marvel at the beauty of Saturn\u2019s rings, and to study them. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 28 Mar. 2022", "The end of the year is a time to marvel at all the big splashes made by big stars in big films. \u2014 Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times , 19 Jan. 2022", "During his Hot 97 interview earlier this week, Harlow spoke about making records that his fanbase can enjoy in an intimate fashion rather than having everyone marvel at his lyrical acrobatics. \u2014 Michael Saponara, Billboard , 6 May 2022", "Nearly 2 million people visit the Tongass every year, coming from all over the world to marvel at the vast swaths of Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and red and yellow cedar, some towering as tall as 200 feet. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 29 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-140719" }, "marveling":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": one that causes wonder or astonishment", ": intense surprise or interest : astonishment", ": to become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity", ": to feel astonishment or perplexity at or about", ": something that causes wonder or astonishment", ": to feel astonishment or wonder" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-v\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-v\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "caution", "flash", "miracle", "phenomenon", "portent", "prodigy", "sensation", "splendor", "wonder" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "that new electric car really is a marvel", "Verb", "The doctors marveled that anyone could recover so quickly.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "This process is a biological marvel but prone to change with time, as researchers have shown in various ways over the past few decades. \u2014 Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022", "Discord, a voice and text-based communications platform near-ubiquitous among gamers, is a communications marvel , but a logistics nightmare. \u2014 Nathan Grayson, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Thompson\u2019s return in January after a 941-day absence was celebrated as a triumph and no small medical marvel . \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022", "Ever seen a group of young male friends biking around and suddenly stumbling onto some scientific marvel or fantastical location that will change their lives forever? \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 9 June 2022", "While already a technical marvel , this version of the camera features a special titanium finish. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 9 June 2022", "The raft guides know their objectives \u2013 mitigate risks and marvel at the water. \u2014 Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star , 6 June 2022", "The conveyor system is a marvel with 20 diverts to ensure the right goods flow to the right station. \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 3 June 2022", "Because this one [points to him] is a marvel onscreen. \u2014 Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Those who read it now for the first time will no doubt marvel at the author\u2019s prescience and his seeming foreknowledge of global events surrounding Russia, Ukraine and the geopolitics of oil and natural gas. \u2014 David Blackmon, Forbes , 12 June 2022", "Grotberg continues to marvel , along with countless other basketball fans, at how Curry has transformed the game by stretching the court beyond comprehension. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Dec. 2021", "From the windows of the conservatory, diners can marvel at the Tuscan countryside peppered with vineyards and olive groves. \u2014 Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes , 28 May 2022", "But the teachers also still marvel at how the personalities that millions of fans have seen on television were apparent in their classrooms. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 17 May 2022", "The residents of Earth still have plenty of time to marvel at the beauty of Saturn\u2019s rings, and to study them. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 28 Mar. 2022", "The end of the year is a time to marvel at all the big splashes made by big stars in big films. \u2014 Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times , 19 Jan. 2022", "During his Hot 97 interview earlier this week, Harlow spoke about making records that his fanbase can enjoy in an intimate fashion rather than having everyone marvel at his lyrical acrobatics. \u2014 Michael Saponara, Billboard , 6 May 2022", "Nearly 2 million people visit the Tongass every year, coming from all over the world to marvel at the vast swaths of Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and red and yellow cedar, some towering as tall as 200 feet. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 29 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-140815" }, "maidservant":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a female servant" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101d-\u02ccs\u0259r-v\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[ "biddy", "char", "charwoman", "handmaiden", "handmaid", "house girl", "housekeeper", "housemaid", "maid", "skivvy", "wench" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a large estate that once had many maidservants", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Petra, a frisky maidservant coming off of a weekend dalliance, turns to the audience and imagines her possible futures, first married to a miller\u2019s son, then to a businessman, then to the Prince of Wales. \u2014 Michael Schulman, The New Yorker , 27 Nov. 2021", "In this version and in the one at the Uffizi, a maidservant , Abra, forcefully holds Holofernes down while Judith confidently hacks away at his neck. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 28 Sep. 2020", "De Hooch was arguably the first artist to sanctify these passing moments among the Dutch housewives and maidservants of a prosperous but unsettled time. \u2014 B.t. | Delft, The Economist , 16 Oct. 2019", "Its protagonist was Ann Jefferies, a maidservant of the Pitt family at St Teath, Cornwall. \u2014 Longreads , 9 June 2018", "One gathering encourages comparison of scenes of men entering the domain of women, some as welcome suitors and guests, other as intruders, albeit blocked by laughing maidservants . \u2014 Karen Wilkin, WSJ , 23 Oct. 2017", "For example, one serves as the maidservant who brings Lady Macbeth the letter from her lord, informing her of the witches' prophecies and thus igniting Lady M's own deadly ambitious schemes. \u2014 Kerry Reid, chicagotribune.com , 26 June 2017", "From the king\u2019s maidservant , from Na\u2019arat, jars of wine, to Jerusalem. \u2014 Isabel Kershner, New York Times , 26 Oct. 2016" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-141836" }, "matrimony":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the state of being married : marriage", ": marriage sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-tr\u0259-\u02ccm\u014d-n\u0113", "\u02c8ma-tr\u0259-\u02ccm\u014d-n\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "conjugality", "connubiality", "marriage", "match", "wedlock" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "two people joined in matrimony", "we intend to be joined in matrimony until \u201cdeath do us part\u201d", "Recent Examples on the Web", "And the related matrimony fashion is looking to be just as celebratory and impactful, following an extended period of more casual and minimal ensembles. \u2014 Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com , 14 Apr. 2022", "One of them involved the rules of matrimony , and shortly after his separation from Mary, Milton penned several tracts in favor of permitting divorce due to incompatibility. \u2014 John J. Miller, WSJ , 6 May 2022", "Happy Hour may, in other words, technically be a novel about contemporary-ish New York scammers, but it can also be read as a novelization of a theoretical gold-digging comedy from the 50s, minus the ultimate threat of matrimony . \u2014 Philippa Snow, The New Republic , 30 Dec. 2021", "For whatever reason, weight loss has gotten mixed up in matrimony , and the only way to guarantee its absence from your dress appointment is to directly call it out. \u2014 Marielle Elizabeth, Vogue , 18 Dec. 2021", "The Shakespearean tragedy, one that involves malice, matrimony and murder, tells the story of one couple\u2019s obsession with power \u2014 and their guilt after doing the unthinkable. \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 29 Sep. 2021", "People have grown less inclined toward the idea of matrimony , something generally attributed to a variety of factors, including women's educational and workforce attainment, declines in religious participation and economic pressures, among others. \u2014 Alicia Wallace, CNN , 6 Sep. 2021", "Adding insult to matrimony , Mehar hasn't met her husband-to-be. \u2014 Kevin Canfield, Star Tribune , 9 July 2021", "After about a week, the survey closes, the responses are run through an algorithm, and the respondents are paired off to enjoy long-lasting matrimony . \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie , from Latin matrimonium , from matr-, mater mother, matron \u2014 more at mother ", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-142254" }, "magazine":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a print periodical containing miscellaneous pieces (such as articles, stories, poems) and often illustrated", ": such a periodical published online", ": a similar section of a newspaper usually appearing on Sunday", ": a radio or television program presenting usually several short segments on a variety of topics", ": a place where goods or supplies are stored : warehouse", ": a room in which powder and other explosives are kept in a fort or a ship", ": the contents of a magazine: such as", ": an accumulation of munitions (see munition sense 2 ) of war", ": a stock of provisions (see provision entry 1 sense 2 ) or goods", ": a supply chamber: such as", ": a holder in or on a gun for cartridges (see cartridge sense 1 ) to be fed into the gun chamber", ": a lightproof chamber for films or plates on a camera or for film on a motion-picture projector", ": a publication issued at regular intervals (as weekly or monthly)", ": a storehouse or warehouse for military supplies", ": a container in a gun for holding cartridges" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-g\u0259-\u02ccz\u0113n", "\u02ccma-g\u0259-\u02c8z\u0113n", "\u02c8ma-g\u0259-\u02ccz\u0113n" ], "synonyms":[ "depository", "depot", "repository", "storage", "storehouse", "warehouse" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "She subscribes to several gardening magazines .", "the village kept a magazine where people left common supplies", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Atcharawan was formerly a sommelier at Lotus of Siam, the off-Strip Thai restaurant with a remarkable wine program made famous by Jonathan Gold during his years writing for Gourmet magazine . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022", "Miller later invited Gibson to interview their group Sounds of an Illustrious Father for Sleek magazine , and a trip to Europe. \u2014 Tom\u00e1s Mier, Rolling Stone , 9 June 2022", "Linda Villarosa is a contributing writer for the magazine , focusing on race and health. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022", "The new series will serve as a companion show to Pivot, the podcast Swisher hosts with Scott Galloway for Vox\u2019s New York magazine . \u2014 J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022", "The film and musical are inspired by Crowe\u2019s own experiences as a teenage rock \u2018n\u2019 roll correspondent for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 1970s. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 June 2022", "Later that month, their chemistry was put on display for the world to see when Bridgers interviewed him on Instagram Live for Wonderland magazine . \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 1 June 2022", "As part of the collaboration, the superstar rapper will become creative director for Maxim magazine and collaborate with MaximBet on merchandise, events, fan experiences, other partnerships, branding and more. \u2014 Glenn Rowley, Billboard , 31 May 2022", "The entourage included a colleague of Bolt\u2019s and the celebrity\u2019s two hosts, who worked for a magazine upstairs. \u2014 Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle French, from Old Occitan, from Arabic makh\u0101zin , plural of makhzan storehouse", "first_known_use":[ "1583, in the meaning defined at sense 2" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-151852" }, "massage someone's ego":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to say things that make someone feel important and proud" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152057" }, "magani":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a class of warriors of Mindanao" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8g\u00e4n\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"native name in Philippines", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-154336" }, "manualii":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a purple swamphen of a subspecies ( Porphyrio porphyrio samoensis ) native to Samoa and nearby islands" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4n\u0259w\u0259\u02c8l\u0113\u02cc\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Samoan, from manu bird + alii master", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-155511" }, "masculine":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": male", ": having qualities appropriate to or usually associated with a man", ": of, relating to, or constituting the gender that ordinarily includes most words or grammatical forms referring to males", ": having or occurring in a stressed final syllable", ": having the final chord occurring on a strong beat", ": the masculine gender", ": a noun, pronoun, adjective, or inflectional form or class of the masculine gender", ": a male person", ": of the male sex", ": characteristic of or relating to men : male", ": male sense 1", ": having the qualities distinctive of or appropriate to a male", ": having a mannish bearing or quality" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-sky\u0259-l\u0259n", "\u02c8mas-ky\u0259-l\u0259n", "\u02c8mas-ky\u0259-l\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "male", "manlike", "manly", "mannish", "man-size", "man-sized", "virile" ], "antonyms":[ "unmanly", "unmasculine" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "The living room is decorated in a more masculine style than the bedroom.", "\u201cHe\u201d is a pronoun of the masculine gender.", "The masculine form of the Spanish adjective \u201clinda\u201d is \u201clindo.\u201d", "Noun", "The masculine of the Spanish adjective \u201clinda\u201d is \u201clindo.\u201d", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The warm, masculine scent features sparkling tones of ginger and bergamot atop woody vetiver accords. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 June 2022", "Skilled at creating spaces that feel masculine and easy, Neal Beckstedt describes his style as warm modernism. \u2014 The Editors Of Elle Decor, ELLE Decor , 1 June 2022", "The music was different, too: softer and less archetypally masculine , with acoustic guitar and lilting riffs on piano, strings, and horns. \u2014 Peter C. Baker, The New Yorker , 15 May 2022", "Lavender scent is ideal for guys who are sick of the overly- masculine fragrances that most aftershaves lean on. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022", "Germanic languages often have three genders \u2013 masculine , feminine, and neuter \u2013 which don\u2019t necessarily correspond to human gender. \u2014 Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 Mar. 2022", "Male monikers are commonly inspired by political, cultural, and personal influences that suggest good, masculine , and well-rounded people. \u2014 al , 14 Mar. 2022", "In contrast to virtually the rest of society, sports is an arena where masculine hyper-emotionality is encouraged, even cultivated. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Feb. 2022", "Men love the masculine scent of Mountain Spring, which will keep you smelling fresh all day. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Without the classic masculine accessory, Chastain is wearing a simple black halter shirtdress. \u2014 Kathleen Walsh, Glamour , 15 June 2022", "The handy aerosol formula is scented with the brand\u2019s signature masculine fragrance, a warm and heady mix of oud, patchouli, and cedarwood. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 June 2022", "The constant message is, like, \u2018This is what\u2019s masculine . \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 7 Mar. 2022", "Fragrances are, at their core, genderless, though spicy, smokey or foresty scents are thought to skew masculine while feminine scents are represented by sweets, and aldehydic and powdery florals. \u2014 Jamila Stewart, Essence , 13 May 2022", "With its sturdy pine construction and solid base, this dresser has a masculine feel that can anchor any room. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 9 May 2022", "The packaging for Anthony\u2019s high-performance eye cream could not look slicker or more masculine . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 5 Apr. 2022", "Apart from the late icon Jenni Rivera, these genres have been traditionally male-led and hyper- masculine . \u2014 Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone , 25 Mar. 2022", "Marketing that is targeted to those to that want to appear more intimidating, more powerful and more masculine through the use of their AR-15. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 17 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-155703" }, "mar":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "abbreviation ()", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil", ": to inflict serious bodily harm on", ": destroy", ": something that mars : blemish", "maritime", "March", ": to ruin the beauty or perfection of : spoil", "March" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r", "\u02c8m\u00e4r" ], "synonyms":[ "blemish", "darken", "poison", "spoil", "stain", "taint", "tarnish", "touch", "vitiate" ], "antonyms":[ "blemish", "blight", "blotch", "defect", "deformity", "disfigurement", "excrescence", "excrescency", "fault", "flaw", "imperfection", "mark", "pockmark", "scar" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "A large scar marred his face.", "Her acting mars an otherwise great movie.", "Noun", "the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture" ], "history_and_etymology":"Verb and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun", "1551, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-155943" }, "maintain":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline", ": to sustain against opposition or danger : uphold and defend", ": to continue or persevere in : carry on , keep up", ": to support or provide for", ": sustain", ": to affirm in or as if in argument : assert", ": to carry on : continue", ": to keep in a particular or desired state", ": to insist to be true", ": to provide for : support" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0101n-\u02c8t\u0101n", "m\u0259n-", "m\u0101n-\u02c8t\u0101n" ], "synonyms":[ "conserve", "keep up", "preserve", "save" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "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 one slight variable in the ICE Theaters set-up, the make and mark of each recliner seat might differ from territory to territory, but ICE does maintain firm standards. \u2014 Ben Croll, Variety , 22 June 2022", "That was my writer's journey \u2014 that and wanting the story to feel of the moment, but still, maintain what people were going to expect from it. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 21 June 2022", "The larger global snacking operation will maintain its corporate headquarters in Chicago. \u2014 Hamza Shaban, Washington Post , 21 June 2022", "Analysts who sympathize with DeSantis\u2019s libertarian views maintain that the stringent and sometimes coercive measures taken by many of the country\u2019s largest states did not necessarily save many lives. \u2014 Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022", "Students only walk down the schoolhouse hallway in one direction to maintain order, meaning those with classes a few doors back must exit the building and circle back. \u2014 Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun , 17 June 2022", "To make the most of the beautiful weather and time spent socializing with family and friends, maintain your deck throughout every season. \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022", "American lawmakers, however, maintain the men should be covered provided international protections. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 16 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English mainteinen , from Anglo-French maintenir, maynteiner , from Medieval Latin manuten\u0113re , from Latin manu ten\u0113re to hold in the hand", "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-162725" }, "Marsh":{ "type":[ "biographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a tract of soft wet land usually characterized by monocotyledons (such as grasses or cattails)", ": an area of soft wet land with grasses and related plants", "1899\u20131982 New Zealand writer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rsh", "\u02c8m\u00e4rsh", "\u02c8m\u00e4rsh" ], "synonyms":[ "bog", "fen", "marshland", "mire", "moor", "morass", "muskeg", "slough", "slew", "slue", "swamp", "swampland", "wash", "wetland" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a wide expanse of marsh", "the marshes along the coast support a remarkable profusion of plants and animals", "Recent Examples on the Web", "That changed during the final moments of episode three, when contestant Benji Hill, a pack-goat guide from Bellevue, Washington, discovered beaver tracks in a marsh . \u2014 Frederick Dreier, Outside Online , 17 June 2022", "Rafts line up by the dozens, tangled in the lily pads of a filthy marsh , waiting in the shallows in what is essentially a watery parking lot. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022", "Westminster firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle in the water or marsh on Route 2 at 10:14 a.m. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 25 Mar. 2021", "The Gatorland crew gathered for a release into the breeding marsh recently, the fourth one of 2022. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel , 10 May 2022", "Buena Vista Lagoon, located between Oceanside and Carlsbad, has been slowly transformed by a weir, or low dam, into a freshwater marsh . \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 Jan. 2022", "Will\u2019s dad, Tony Paulson, remembers when the field was still a concrete air strip, before kids played on the green lawn and ducks swam in the restored marsh . \u2014 Ryan Kost, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 May 2022", "Directed by Olivia Newman From producer Reese Witherspoon, this adaptation of the best-selling novel centers on Kya, a girl abandoned in the North Carolina marsh and left to survive on her own. \u2014 cleveland , 3 May 2022", "In Where the Crawdads Sing, a young girl who grows up in a North Carolina marsh becomes a suspect in the murder of a man who once pursued her. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Glamour , 22 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English mersh , from Old English merisc, mersc ; akin to Middle Dutch mersch marsh, Old English mere sea, pool \u2014 more at marine ", "first_known_use":[ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-163006" }, "materiate":{ "type":[ "adjective", "transitive verb" ], "definitions":[ ": composed of or involved with matter : material", ": to provide or constitute the material or matter of : make material" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-164054" }, "major key":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a musical key or tonality in the major mode" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-165732" }, "mannerize":{ "type":[ "transitive verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to make manneristic" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man\u0259\u02ccr\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-170044" }, "maceral":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a fragment of plant debris in coal" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6mas\u0259\u00a6ral" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"probably from Latin macer soft, weak + English -al ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-181855" }, "macer":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": mace-bearer", ": a court officer in Scotland charged with keeping order, executing warrants, and similar duties" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101s\u0259(r)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from mace + -er ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184953" }, "magnetical":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": magnetic" ], "pronounciation":[ "(\u02c8)mag\u00a6net|\u0259\u0307k\u0259l", "(\u02c8)maig-", "-et|", "|\u0113k-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Late Latin magneticus + English -al ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-185155" }, "made-up":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": fully manufactured", ": marked by the use of makeup", ": fancifully conceived or falsely devised", ": created from the imagination" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101d-\u02c8\u0259p", "\u02c8m\u0101d-\u02c8\u0259p" ], "synonyms":[ "chimerical", "chimeric", "fabulous", "fanciful", "fantasied", "fantastic", "fantastical", "fictional", "fictitious", "ideal", "imaginal", "imaginary", "imagined", "invented", "make-believe", "mythical", "mythic", "notional", "phantasmal", "phantasmic", "phantom", "pretend", "unreal", "visionary" ], "antonyms":[ "actual", "existent", "existing", "real" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-185211" }, "Manu":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the progenitor of the human race and giver of the religious laws of Manu according to Hindu mythology" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-(\u02cc)n\u00fc" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Sanskrit", "first_known_use":[ "1785, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-191852" }, "magnet":{ "type":[ "combining form", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": lodestone":[], ": something that attracts":[ "a box-office magnet" ], ": magnetic force":[ "magneto meter" ], ": magnetism : magnetic":[ "magneto electric", "magnet on" ], ": magnetoelectric":[ "magneto resistance" ], ": magnetosphere":[ "magneto pause" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-n\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "attraction", "draw", "lodestone", "loadstone" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "As the recent spate of dispensary robberies and shootings have shown, cannabis dispensaries can be a magnet for robberies because they are forced to do business in all cash. \u2014 Kris Krane, Forbes , 10 June 2022", "The largest lake entirely in New York State, Oneida, has long been a magnet for vacationers who flock here to take in its natural beauty and stay active, thanks to a seemingly endless list of recreational activities. \u2014 Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure , 9 June 2022", "For more than a century, the hotel rooms and residential apartments have been a magnet for painters, actors, dancers, novelists, playwrights and musicians. \u2014 Jay Cheshes, WSJ , 25 May 2022", "All students zoned for Eastside Elementary, J.P. Powell Middle School, and Five Points School will be assigned to a new magnet program at the Eastside building for the 2022-23 school year. \u2014 Rebecca Griesbach | Rgriesbach@al.com, al , 20 May 2022", "Students can either be accepted to a magnet program or assigned to the school associated with their home address. \u2014 Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal , 2 May 2022", "The industry veterans are backing a magnet program in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) where curriculum will center around film and television production. \u2014 Marianne Garvey And Stella Chan, CNN , 21 June 2021", "This year marks its big return for the Krueger School of Applied Technolgies, a magnet program at the middle school in the North East Independent School District. \u2014 Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News , 11 June 2021", "Layne graduated from San Diego High School and credits its broadcast journalism magnet program for his training. \u2014 Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 June 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English magnete , from Anglo-French, from Latin magnet-, magnes , from Greek magn\u0113s ( lithos ), literally, stone of Magnesia, ancient city in Asia Minor":"Noun", "Latin magnet-, magnes":"Combining form" }, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161954" }, "made-work":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": work designed to provide employment as distinguished from work that is inherently necessary or permanently valuable" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-200445" }, "madge":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": barn owl", ": magpie" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8maj" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"probably from Madge , nickname for Margaret ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-205006" }, "Maecenas":{ "type":[ "biographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a generous patron especially of literature or art", "Gaius circa 70\u20138 b.c. Roman statesman and patron of literature" ], "pronounciation":[ "mi-\u02c8s\u0113-n\u0259s", "mi-\u02c8s\u0113-n\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "angel", "benefactor", "donator", "donor", "fairy godmother", "patron", "sugar daddy" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the opera company no longer has an array of moneyed Maecenases to which it can turn for financial support" ], "history_and_etymology":"Latin, from Gaius Maecenas \u20208 b.c. Roman statesman & patron of literature", "first_known_use":[ "1542, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-215142" }, "Marseilles soap":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": soap from Marseilles originally made from olive oil", ": a mottled or marbled variety \u2014 compare castile" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-215730" }, "matcha":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a green powder made from ground green tea leaves that is used to make tea and other beverages and as a flavoring agent", ": tea made from matcha" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-ch\u0259", "\u02c8ma-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"borrowed from Japanese, from mat-, form in compounding of matsu \"to rub, daub, paint\" + cha \"tea\"", "first_known_use":[ "1881, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-221028" }, "masquerade (as)":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ "to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior the intruder was arrested for masquerading as a doctor and trying to steal another woman's baby" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-224448" }, "masculine cadence":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a musical cadence in which the final chord falls on a strong beat \u2014 compare feminine cadence" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1854, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-225525" }, "Maecenasship":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the status of being a Maecenas" ], "pronounciation":[ "-n\u0259s\u02ccship" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-230335" }, "magnetic amplifier":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a device in which an alternating current in the secondary is modulated by variations of core reluctance due to varying a direct current in the primary so that the secondary modulations may be of much greater amplitude than the primary and thus make the device an amplifier" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-232254" }, "maybe":{ "type":[ "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": perhaps":[], ": uncertainty":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "also \u02c8me-", "\u02c8m\u0101-b\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "conceivably", "mayhap", "perchance", "perhaps", "possibly" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adverb", "maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "And, maybe , take a month away from watching Fox News. \u2014 cleveland , 25 June 2022", "Well, maybe the only ones that could match the energy were the fans who patiently waited for the group to appear and, in the meantime, sang along to whatever the house DJ was playing. \u2014 Griselda Flores, Billboard , 25 June 2022", "Mousavi: In Afghanistan, maybe there was not that much of a chance for an AI earthquake early warning system to help. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 24 June 2022", "Not to generalize, but on the business end, for example, people are maybe less informed or simply less exposed to things. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 Criales-unzueta, Vogue , 24 June 2022", "Who knows, maybe a new record could be on the clock when the SuperVan 4 climbs the hill this weekend. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 23 June 2022", "But maybe that is fitting for a man who worked countless volunteer hours. \u2014 Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star , 23 June 2022", "Or maybe the writers will take a note from Rick and Morty and treat all such changes in timelines as consequences of multiple universes instead. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 22 June 2022", "So maybe there's hope for the TikTok trend after all. \u2014 Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens , 22 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "But panicking, or fretting over what ifs and maybes several months down the road, is pointless. \u2014 Nancy Armour, USA TODAY , 26 Feb. 2020", "Clutching his whip count of yeses, noes and maybes , Mr. McConnell appeared to be suggesting that undecided senators needed to make up their minds and join the majority of their colleagues in opposing witnesses. \u2014 Nicholas Fandos, New York Times , 28 Jan. 2020", "Maybe Apple will redesign the keyboard or maybe Intel will finally deliver a better processor or maybe, well, there are a lot of maybes . \u2014 Dieter Bohn, The Verge , 17 July 2019", "But that\u2019s a lot of maybes to receive in return for an MVP finalist and perennial DPOY candidate. \u2014 Rohan Nadkarni, SI.com , 6 July 2019", "My heart accelerated through all the scenes of waiting, by the phone and at the doctor's office, the shots, the treatment plans, the maybe, maybe, maybes , and sorry, sorry, sorrys. \u2014 Elissa Strauss, Glamour , 11 Oct. 2018", "But those maybes had always been accompanied by a long list of reasons why a virus wouldn't work. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 18 July 2018", "All of those maybes should help to explain the outsize popularity of SpongeBob\u2019s BFF Patrick. \u2014 Michael Andor Brodeur, BostonGlobe.com , 12 July 2018", "That\u2019s a lot of ifs, maybes and calculations, something that few people in any corner wish to have more of in a program that is already confounding. \u2014 Ron Lieber, New York Times , 23 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb", "1598, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-160336" }, "mastery":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the authority of a master : dominion", ": the upper hand in a contest or competition : superiority , ascendancy", ": possession or display of great skill or technique", ": skill or knowledge that makes one master of a subject : command", ": complete control", ": a very high level of skill or knowledge" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st(\u0259-)r\u0113", "\u02c8ma-st\u0259-r\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "command", "IQ", "mastership", "proficiency" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.", "She achieved a complete mastery of French.", "He struggled to gain mastery of his fears.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "There is also the question of the value of truly exceptional food, testament to the mastery or ingenuity of a chef \u2014 is that not worthy of reward? \u2014 New York Times , 18 Mar. 2022", "The brand\u2019s expertise extends beyond the content itself into the mastery of engaging through comments. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022", "Two recent books investigate the canny mastery of housing politics that has allowed the Hasidic Satmar sect to build thriving, isolated communities in Brooklyn and upstate New York. \u2014 Lina Zeldovich, The New York Review of Books , 9 Feb. 2022", "There\u2019s beauty in this music\u2014the mix of rock instrumentation and electronics can be stunning, bringing to mind the production mastery of Tame Impala. \u2014 Mark Richardson, WSJ , 18 Oct. 2021", "So irresistible is the splendor of Jiangnan\u2019s natural bounty that Emperor Qianlong, of the Qing dynasty, sojourned there six times, wherein his hosts vied to dazzle him with sumptuous feasts that tested the ingenuity and the mastery of local chefs. \u2014 The New Yorker , 17 Sep. 2021", "Rafael Nadal's mastery at Roland Garros knows no bounds. \u2014 Steve Gardner, USA TODAY , 5 June 2022", "People gain mastery over something primarily through repetition. \u2014 Stephen Baer, Forbes , 2 June 2022", "The California native thrilled the crowd with thumping beats and plenty of throwbacks to his early works, the rapper's showmanship and mastery of verse being a perfect ending note to Forecastle's return. \u2014 Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal , 31 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English maistrie , from Anglo-French mestrie, maistrie , from meistre master", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-232911" }, "mater lectionis":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the alphabetic signs \u05d0 (\\\u0294\\), \u05d4 (\\h\\), \u05d5 (\\w\\), and \u05d9 (\\y\\) in Hebrew which assist in indicating the vocalization in an originally consonantal writing system" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6m\u00e4t\u0259(r)\u02cclekt\u0113\u02c8\u014dn\u0259\u0307s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"New Latin, literally, mother of reading; from its function of enabling a person reading aloud to give an accurate rendition of a written word", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-235727" }, "matrimony vine":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a shrub or vine (genus Lycium ) of the nightshade family with often showy flowers and usually red berries" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1818, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-002351" }, "manpower":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": power available from or supplied by the physical effort of human beings", ": the total supply of persons available and fitted for service" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Defeating this plot's villain might actually demand triple the man power , because Doctor Octopus (played by Alfred Molina) is also set to return for the second Sony/Marvel collaboration, as is Jamie Foxx's Electro. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com , 9 Dec. 2020", "The Borden County coach never lost a game as a star at Jayton \u2014 another six- man power an hour northwest of Gail \u2014 and ultimately made the football team at Texas Tech. \u2014 Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News , 30 Aug. 2020", "The waste of man power \u2014both by the restrainers and the one restrained. \u2014 Jill Lepore, The New Yorker , 15 June 2020", "Food Banks have turned it away due to not having the man power to unload it. \u2014 Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2018", "This would also force the British to expend man power and resources in fighting the Spanish. \u2014 Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle , 2 July 2018", "Food Banks have turned it away due to not having the man power to unload it. \u2014 Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2018", "Lidstrom, the most polite person I\u2019ve ever met, pointed out their two- man power play had only lasted 2 seconds. \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2018", "Food Banks have turned it away due to not having the man power to unload it. \u2014 Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-002910" }, "marginally":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet", ": of, relating to, or situated at a margin or border", ": not of central importance", ": limited in extent, significance, or stature", ": occupying the borderland of a relatively stable territorial or cultural area", ": characterized by the incorporation of habits and values from two divergent (see divergent sense 1 ) cultures and by incomplete assimilation (see assimilate entry 1 sense 2a ) in either", ": excluded from or existing outside the mainstream of society, a group, or a school of thought", ": located at the fringe of consciousness", ": close to the lower limit of qualification, acceptability, or function : barely exceeding the minimum requirements", ": having a character or capacity fitted to yield a supply of goods which when marketed at existing price levels will barely cover the cost of production", ": of, relating to, or derived from goods produced and marketed with such result", ": relating to or being a function of a random variable that is obtained from a function of several random variables by integrating or summing over all possible values of the other variables", ": of, relating to, or situated at a margin or border", ": located at the fringe of consciousness" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rj-n\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-j\u0259-n\u1d4al", "\u02c8m\u00e4rj-n\u0259l, -\u0259n-\u1d4al" ], "synonyms":[ "borderline", "frontier" ], "antonyms":[ "interior" ], "examples":[ "There has been only a marginal improvement in her condition.", "His reading and writing abilities are marginal .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Biden wants to fight inflation with a corporate tax of 28 percent, up from the present 21 percent (but lower than the 35 percent top marginal rate in place before Trump lowered it). \u2014 Timothy Noah, The New Republic , 7 June 2022", "It\u2019s all a far cry from the supply-side marginal -rate reductions and other reforms that would permanently shift the incentives to invest and work in Germany\u2019s often sclerotic economy. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 29 Apr. 2022", "In many cases, the difference was significant; in others, more marginal . \u2014 Jon Younger, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022", "The National Weather Service in Mobile said there is marginal (Level 1) risk for severe weather across all of south Alabama from late this morning through the early evening. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 29 Dec. 2021", "Lake and Porter Counties were classified as severe \u2014 the classifications are marginal , moderate, serious, severe and extreme \u2014 at the time the program was instituted. \u2014 Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star , 30 Nov. 2021", "The agency did note a marginal detectable effect in the data that James Webb outputs. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 9 June 2022", "It should be noted that the broader S&P500 returned a marginal growth over the last month. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 9 June 2022", "The Weather Service\u2019s Weather Prediction Center has placed the region in a marginal risk zone for excessive rainfall that could cause flooding \u2014 mainly near streams and areas with poor drainage. \u2014 Jeff Halverson, Washington Post , 2 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin marginalis , from Latin margin-, margo ", "first_known_use":[ "1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-003813" }, "maroon":{ "type":[ "noun", "noun ()", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a dark red", ": to put ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave to one's fate", ": to place or leave in isolation or without hope of ready escape", ": a person who is marooned", ": a Black person of the West Indies and Guiana in the 17th and 18th centuries who escaped slavery", ": a descendant of such a person", ": to abandon in a place that is difficult to escape from", ": a dark red" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u00fcn", "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u00fcn" ], "synonyms":[ "abandon", "desert", "forsake", "leave", "quit", "strand" ], "antonyms":[ "reclaim" ], "examples":[ "Verb", "pets that had been cruelly marooned by their owners at the end of the summer" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[ "Noun (1)", "1779, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "circa 1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Noun (2)", "1666, in the meaning defined at sense 2" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-005734" }, "MARV":{ "type":[ "abbreviation" ], "definitions":[ "maneuverable reentry vehicle" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-012047" }, "marginal blight":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a disease of lettuce that is caused by a bacterium ( Pseudomonas marginalis ) and is marked by a brownish discoloration along the margins of the leaves" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-013438" }, "material(s)":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter", ": physical", ": bodily", ": of or relating to matter rather than form", ": of or relating to the subject matter of reasoning", ": empirical", ": having real importance or great consequences", ": being of a physical or worldly nature", ": relating to or concerned with physical rather than spiritual or intellectual things", ": the elements, constituents, or substances of which something is composed or can be made", ": matter that has qualities which give it individuality and by which it may be categorized", ": something (such as data) that may be worked into a more finished form", ": something used for or made the object of study", ": a performer's repertoire", ": matter sense 3b", ": cloth", ": a person potentially suited to some pursuit", ": apparatus necessary for doing or making something", ": mat\u00e9riel", ": of, relating to, or made of matter : physical", ": of or relating to a person's bodily needs or wants", ": having real importance", ": the elements, substance, or parts of which something is made or can be made", ": equipment needed for doing something", ": of, relating to, or consisting of physical matter", ": being of real importance or consequence", ": being an essential component", ": being relevant to a subject under consideration", ": being such as would affect or be taken into consideration by a reasonable person in acting or making a decision \u2014 see also insider trading", ": something used for or made the object of consideration or study", ": evidence \u2014 see also brady material" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8tir-\u0113-\u0259l", "m\u0259-\u02c8tir-\u0113-\u0259l", "m\u0259-\u02c8tir-\u0113-\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "concrete", "physical", "substantial" ], "antonyms":[ "making", "raw material", "stuff", "substance", "timber" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "He is concerned only with his own material comforts.", "The researchers included all data that was material .", "Noun", "paper, plastic, or other materials", "She was never without reading material .", "The curtains required yards of expensive material .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "But the effects of canceling debt or choosing not to aren\u2019t just material . \u2014 The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic , 15 June 2022", "Owen Lau, Executive Director at Oppenheimer & Co, echoes those sentiments and urges investors to also consider how material the level of crypto held on a balance sheet is to the underlying business. \u2014 Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "These disclosures called for by the SEC are unquestionably material , impacting companies\u2019 short- and long-term financial and social prospects, and adequately addressing the climate avoids risks to the entire system. \u2014 Shane Khan, Fortune , 1 June 2022", "Starbucks said the financial impacts of the deal weren\u2019t expected to be material . \u2014 Heather Haddon, WSJ , 24 May 2022", "This is why so many spiritual traditions advise against becoming attached to material things. \u2014 Meghan O'gieblyn, Wired , 25 Apr. 2022", "The global oil system has been disturbed enough that one of its central ellisions is now of material effect to just about everyone in America. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 16 Mar. 2022", "The material things on display at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum that symbolize the growth of the genre are the things that the Tennessee native has always been fascinated by. \u2014 Tricia Despres, PEOPLE.com , 9 Mar. 2022", "Experiences like these are material for both Beckham Sunderland and FC Cincinnati at a time in 2022 when the schedule is congested with matches and players are in short supply. \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The concrete, steel and other material from the collapse has been stored in a warehouse in Miami-Dade County, where it has been catalogued and used to create a 3-D model of the building, according to NIST. \u2014 Curt Anderson, ajc , 15 June 2022", "The changes include measures to control debris and other hazardous material during launches, efforts to cut down on noise to surrounding communities, and actions to protect water resources, fish, wildlife and plants in the vicinity. \u2014 Denise Chow, NBC News , 13 June 2022", "On Tuesday, the Moderate Party submitted nominating petitions on Mr. Malinowski\u2019s behalf to the New Jersey secretary of state, Tahesha Way, along with a memorandum and various other material laying out the case for why fusion voting should be legal. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022", "Corporate earnings are under threat from soaring inflation and supply-chain disruptions, while higher wages and raw- material costs have trimmed profit margins, leaving firms little room to maneuver. \u2014 Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022", "Corporate earnings are under threat from soaring inflation and supply-chain disruptions, while higher wages and raw- material costs have trimmed profit margins, leaving firms little room to maneuver. \u2014 Matthew Boyle, Fortune , 4 June 2022", "The market has cooled on China\u2019s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. 300750 2.77% , or CATL, as high raw- material costs have squeezed its profit margins. \u2014 Anniek Bao, WSJ , 2 June 2022", "Shoots said residents in rural areas often will pile up wood chips and other plant material to burn in their yards after securing a burn permit from Cal Fire. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 May 2022", "It can also be picked up through contact with clothing or linens contaminated with pus or other material from lesions. \u2014 Andrew Joseph, STAT , 24 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective and Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Noun", "1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-013638" }, "masterwort":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": any of several herbaceous plants (family Umbelliferae) used especially formerly in medicine:", ": a coarse European plant ( Imperatoria ostruthium ) with large ternate leaves", ": a European herb ( Astrantia major ) that has dark-colored aromatic roots and leaves mostly in a basal tuft and is sometimes cultivated for its showy compound umbels of white to rosy flowers", ": cow parsnip", ": angelica sense 1b" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-014759" }, "masticatory":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a substance chewed to increase saliva", ": used for or adapted to chewing", ": of, relating to, or involving the organs of mastication", ": used for or adapted to chewing", ": of, relating to, or involving the organs of mastication", ": a substance chewed to increase saliva" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-sti-k\u0259-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113", "\u02c8mas-ti-k\u0259-\u02cct\u014dr-\u0113, -\u02cct\u022fr-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1583, in the meaning defined above", "Adjective", "1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-015052" }, "masculine caesura":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a caesura that follows a stressed or long syllable" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-022055" }, "maintained school":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a publicly supported elementary or secondary school in Great Britain" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-024716" }, "mace oil":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an essential oil obtained by distillation from mace and similar in properties to nutmeg oil", ": nutmeg oil", ": nutmeg butter" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-030802" }, "MAM":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun ()" ], "definitions":[ ": mom", ": an Indian people of southwestern Guatemala", ": a member of such people", ": a Mayan language of the Mam people", "milliampere minute" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mam", "\u02c8m\u00e4m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-032839" }, "mainstay":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a ship's stay extending from the maintop forward usually to the foot of the foremast", ": a chief support", ": the large strong rope from the maintop of a ship usually to the foot of the foremast", ": a chief support" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccst\u0101", "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccst\u0101" ], "synonyms":[ "anchor", "buttress", "dependence", "dependance", "pillar", "reliance", "standby" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Fish is a mainstay of their diet.", "My mother has always been the mainstay of our family.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Spanning 15 seasons and with a mostly regular cast, the show was a CBS mainstay for years until its cancellation in 2020. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 17 June 2022", "One technology that is rapidly becoming a mainstay in many smart manufacturing environments is augmented reality. \u2014 John Clemons, Forbes , 16 June 2022", "But the pioneering brand, a mainstay of cosmetic cabinets since the Great Depression, has lost its shine, amid the rise of a new generation of cosmetic brands, changing shopping habits, and supply chain snarls. \u2014 Lauren Hirsch, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022", "For much of its 90 years, Revlon was the leading cosmetics empire, a mainstay in bathroom cabinets since the Great Depression. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022", "No matter what it's called, the Auburn Garrett remains a popular mainstay just north of Fort Wayne. \u2014 Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star , 15 June 2022", "Shares of rapidly growing technology companies\u2014a mainstay of IPO markets in recent years\u2014have been among the hardest hit. \u2014 Dave Sebastian, WSJ , 13 June 2022", "Creamy Vegan Asparagus PestoCashews are a luxurious mainstay that also help reduce total and LDL cholesterol. \u2014 Time , 10 June 2022", "To this day, pore strips are a mainstay in many skin-care regimens across the globe. \u2014 Wendy Rose Gould, refinery29.com , 10 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-035452" }, "Mantzu":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": man" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4nt(\u02cc)s\u00fc" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-042436" }, "maligning":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious", ": malignant , virulent", ": having or showing intense often vicious ill will : malevolent", ": to utter injuriously misleading or false reports about : speak evil of", ": malicious", ": to say evil things about : slander" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8l\u012bn", "m\u0259-\u02c8l\u012bn" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "bitchy", "catty", "cruel", "despiteful", "hateful", "malevolent", "malicious", "malignant", "mean", "nasty", "spiteful", "vicious", "virulent" ], "antonyms":[ "asperse", "blacken", "calumniate", "defame", "libel", "slander", "smear", "traduce", "vilify" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "both parties to the divorce showed a malign desire to make each other's future life utterly miserable", "Verb", "Her supporters say she is being unfairly maligned in the press.", "a candidate who believes that it is possible to win an election without maligning anyone", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "After a 10-minute break, the committee was back at it, with a one-two punch in an attempt to prove Trump's malign intent. \u2014 Norman Eisen, CNN , 14 June 2022", "Not a symbol or conceit, but a living, malign intelligence that transcends the material plane and reacquaints us with our first language: fear. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "With the worsening relationship with United States and China and propaganda repeatedly blaming malign foreign forces for dissatisfaction in China, Mr. Han said the new policy could be quite effective at snuffing out complaints. \u2014 New York Times , 18 May 2022", "Multilateral groups like the United Nations Human Rights Council have been co-opted by malign actors. \u2014 Aaron Rhodes, WSJ , 3 Mar. 2022", "One of the countries that has been at the center of Russia\u2019s malign influence has been Venezuela which has spent billions in securing its presence there. \u2014 Ben Evansky, Fox News , 5 May 2022", "The agreement, however, would neither limit its ballistic missiles or contain its malign regional behavior. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 16 Mar. 2022", "The organizers said that the city is attempting to malign owners such as Mohsin by disclosing his record. \u2014 William Lee, Chicago Tribune , 10 May 2022", "Western nations spent years racing to grab a slice of this oligarchic capital, loosening regulations and tightening protections to attract the kinds of malign wealth Russian oligarchs know well. \u2014 Casey Michel, The New Republic , 27 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "In the video, the nurses malign the parents\u2019 hygiene and breast-feeding practices. \u2014 Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022", "The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for Central California, accused The Athletic and its former writer Molly Knight of a harassment campaign to malign him. \u2014 NBC News , 30 Mar. 2022", "Herds of invasive wild horses have, in recent decades, been thorns in the sides of environmentalists who malign the animals\u2019 destruction of resources critical to native wildlife. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 11 Feb. 2022", "The result of the flawed process by election novices, the county found, was to falsely malign county employees, call into question the validity of legitimate votes and damage the confidence of the electorate. \u2014 Rosalind S. Helderman, Anchorage Daily News , 6 Jan. 2022", "Palmer said what still hurts is when people malign her sister\u2019s reputation. \u2014 NBC News , 19 Jan. 2022", "Yet malign moral violations tended to elicit negative reactions. \u2014 Harry Bruinius, The Christian Science Monitor , 29 Nov. 2021", "The Delhi police, however, sniffed an international conspiracy to malign India in this. \u2014 Niharika Sharma, Quartz , 19 Nov. 2021", "Some in the English-speaking minority fear that legislation proposed by the provincial government to strengthen French will violate their rights and that the controversy will be used to unfairly malign the many of them who have learned French. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-043521" }, "massively":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": forming or consisting of a large mass:", ": bulky", ": weighty , heavy", ": impressively large or ponderous", ": having no regular form but not necessarily lacking crystalline structure", ": large, solid, or heavy in structure", ": large in scope or degree", ": large in comparison to what is typical", ": being extensive and severe", ": imposing in excellence or grandeur", ": having mass (see mass entry 2 sense 1c )", ": very large, heavy, and solid", ": large in comparison to what is typical", ": being extensive and severe" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-siv", "\u02c8ma-siv", "\u02c8mas-iv" ], "synonyms":[ "heavy", "hefty", "ponderous", "weighty" ], "antonyms":[ "light", "weightless" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Steve Miller Band has amassed an impressive number of FM radio hits over the years, and the massive crowd at the BMO Harris Pavilion Friday night was clamoring to hear all of them. \u2014 Journal Sentinel , 25 June 2022", "The former firefighter, who worked on response efforts for the massive and deadly Carr Fire in 2018, says mental health challenges are common for those who work in the industry for a long time. \u2014 Tori B. Powell, CBS News , 18 June 2022", "But the night the Stanley Cup made its visit, Aug. 17, 1997, the massive crowd celebrated without an incident. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 14 June 2022", "Sometimes, lasting changes come through strategic, incremental steps versus one massive change. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 7 June 2022", "Story of design visionary Bruce Mau and his ever-optimistic push for massive change. \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 1 June 2022", "Videos shared online showed a massive crowd of hundreds near the Metropol Building on Friday night, with lights shining on its facade. \u2014 Jon Gambrell, ajc , 28 May 2022", "From boho to disco, the \u201870s decade of massive social change serves up the perfect inspiration for today. \u2014 Damon Johnstun, oregonlive , 26 May 2022", "Despite the Texas Republican rhetoric that wind and solar are unreliable, Texas has a massive and growing fleet of renewables. \u2014 Ella Nilsen, CNN , 14 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English massiffe , from Anglo-French mascif , alteration of massiz , from Vulgar Latin *massicius , from Latin massa mass", "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-044331" }, "make-believe":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a pretending that what is not real is real", ": imaginary , pretended", ": something that is imagined to be real or true", ": not real : imaginary" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101k-b\u0259-\u02ccl\u0113v", "\u02c8m\u0101k-b\u0259-\u02ccl\u0113v" ], "synonyms":[ "chimerical", "chimeric", "fabulous", "fanciful", "fantasied", "fantastic", "fantastical", "fictional", "fictitious", "ideal", "imaginal", "imaginary", "imagined", "invented", "made-up", "mythical", "mythic", "notional", "phantasmal", "phantasmic", "phantom", "pretend", "unreal", "visionary" ], "antonyms":[ "actual", "existent", "existing", "real" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1794, in the meaning defined above", "Adjective", "1806, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-045742" }, "mat bean":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": moth bean" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":" mat probably by folk etymology (influence of mat entry 1 ) from Marathi ma\u1e6dh moth bean", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-045829" }, "Maecenatism":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": patronage" ], "pronounciation":[ "-n\u0259\u02cctiz\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"Gaius Maecenat-, Maecenas + English -ism ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-050435" }, "main squeeze":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": someone's main girlfriend, boyfriend, or lover" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-052110" }, "matching test":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an objective test consisting of two sets of items to be matched with each other for a specified attribute" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-052502" }, "marketplace":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an open square or place in a town where markets or public sales are held", ": market", ": the world of trade or economic activity : the everyday world", ": a sphere in which intangible values compete for acceptance", ": a location where public sales are held", ": the economic system through which different companies compete with each other to sell their products" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259t-\u02ccpl\u0101s", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259t-\u02ccpl\u0101s", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259t-\u02ccpl\u0101s" ], "synonyms":[ "business", "commerce", "trade", "traffic" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Their products must compete in the marketplace .", "The company has struggled to survive in a rapidly changing marketplace .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The company operates AudioEngine, a business-to-business audiobooks marketplace , and self-publishing platform Findaway Voices. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 16 June 2022", "One of the car\u2019s final build slots was posted for sale on Dutch luxury marketplace , JamesEdition, this past February. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 15 June 2022", "Expect a plethora of events from years past, like a craft and vendor marketplace , community tables, kids rides and games, a parade, a road race, and plenty more. \u2014 Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant , 14 June 2022", "To be sure, there will be a live, marketplace for the first time in two years as well, done in an Arab style. \u2014 Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine , 14 June 2022", "Meanwhile, online marketplace The Grommet in Somerville is closing down completely, putting about 50 people out of work. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022", "An online mortgage marketplace founded and run by engineers, Morty aggregates mortgage rates from a range of lenders, offering buyers an easy way to search for competitive rates. \u2014 Jeff Kauflin, Forbes , 7 June 2022", "Whatnot, a live online community marketplace where sports cards are bought by those watching and opened by the individuals streaming, became a popular destination for hunters. \u2014 Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022", "The social-media age promised a new, more democratic marketplace of ideas, in which an ordinary citizen without a printing press or a TV station could be heard by a mass audience. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 3 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-054042" }, "marshaler":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one that marshals" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-060343" }, "marathon":{ "type":[ "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a footrace run on an open course usually of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers)", ": a long-distance race", ": an endurance contest", ": something (such as an event, activity, or session) characterized by great length or concentrated effort", ": a long-distance running race", ": a long hard contest", "plain of eastern Greece in Attica northeast of Athens on the Aegean Sea", "ancient town on the plain of Marathon" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-\u0259-\u02ccth\u00e4n", "\u02c8ma-r\u0259-", "\u02c8mer-\u0259-\u02ccth\u00e4n", "\u02c8mer-\u0259-\u02ccth\u00e4n", "\u02c8ma-r\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "We watched a marathon of our favorite movies.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Throughout the journey, no marathon was the same for Hunt-Broersma. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 5 May 2022", "The full marathon is also a Boston Marathon qualifier. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Feb. 2022", "The 500 Festival mini marathon is a beloved tradition in Indianapolis. \u2014 Alexi Eastes, The Indianapolis Star , 17 Jan. 2022", "The discount marathon is now underway, with mega-retailers and small brands slashing prices en masse to clear items off shelves and get them to your doorstep as quickly as possible. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 26 Nov. 2021", "Subsequent video releases helped, though the annual TBS 24-hour marathon is largely responsible for the film being recognized as a classic. \u2014 cleveland , 23 Nov. 2021", "The marathon is the state\u2019s biggest sporting event, typically attracting 20,000 spectators, 1,500 volunteers, and 7,500 runners, the newspaper reported. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 Oct. 2021", "Seidel's third marathon ever was at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 19 Oct. 2021", "The marathon is the first of three that Tropf intends to complete in three days. \u2014 Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com , 9 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":" Marathon , Greece, site of a victory of Greeks over Persians in 490 b.c. , the news of which was carried to Athens by a long-distance runner", "first_known_use":[ "1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-063409" }, "Mayfowl":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": whimbrel" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-071246" }, "mainland":{ "type":[ "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a continent or the main part of a continent as distinguished from an offshore island or sometimes from a cape or peninsula", ": a continent or the largest part of a continent as distinguished from an offshore island or islands", "honshu", "island in northern Scotland; largest of the Orkney Islands", "island in northern Scotland; largest of the Shetland Islands" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccland", "-l\u0259nd", "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccland", "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccland", "-l\u0259nd" ], "synonyms":[ "continent", "landmass", "main" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days", "Recent Examples on the Web", "At least one of North Korea's tests this year was believed to be of an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit the US mainland . \u2014 Samantha Beech, CNN , 26 May 2022", "With 150 mph winds at landfall, Ida tied as the fifth-strongest hurricane to hit the mainland . \u2014 Mabinty Quarshie, USA TODAY , 22 Sep. 2021", "Ida blew ashore in Louisiana on Sunday tied as the fifth-strongest storm to ever hit the U.S. mainland , then moved north with rain that overwhelmed urban drainage systems. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 4 Sep. 2021", "Ida -- the fifth-strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland based on wind speed -- knocked out power for more than 1 million customers in the New Orleans area and left about 50 people dead nationally. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 4 Sep. 2021", "Ida blew ashore in Louisiana on Sunday tied as the fifth-strongest storm to ever hit the U.S. mainland , then moved north with rain that overwhelmed urban drainage systems. \u2014 Wayne Parry, chicagotribune.com , 4 Sep. 2021", "On Sunday, Ida struck Louisiana as the fifth-strongest storm to ever hit the U.S. mainland , leaving 1 million people without power, maybe for weeks. \u2014 Time , 3 Sep. 2021", "Ida came ashore in Louisiana on Sunday, then moved north as the fifth-strongest storm to ever hit the U.S. mainland , then moved north and east dumping torrential rain all week. \u2014 Fox News , 3 Sep. 2021", "Wildfires are threatening Lake Tahoe, Tropical Storm Henri struck the Northeast and Ida struck Louisiana as the fifth-strongest storm to ever hit the U.S. mainland , leaving 1 million people without power, maybe for weeks. \u2014 David Porter And Mark Scolforo, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-074417" }, "makebate":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one that excites contention and quarrels" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101k-\u02ccb\u0101t" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":" make entry 1 + obsolete bate strife", "first_known_use":[ "1529, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-074543" }, "marooner":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": buccaneer , pirate" ], "pronounciation":[ "-n\u0259(r)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":" maroon entry 2 + -er ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-075520" }, "magazinelet":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": 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thus far, watch EW's On Set series. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 15 June 2022", "According to the complaint, Cuba interfered with the making the of movie to ensure a favorable retelling of history. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 June 2022", "Ptak, who made Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's cake for their 2018 wedding, posted a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Lilibet's treat. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 10 June 2022", "Set to premiere sometime this summer, Untold History will offer up insight into the making of the show, with input from competitors, producers, media analysts and celebrity fans from Kim Kardashian to Vernon Davis and Lindsey Jacobellis. \u2014 Mary Ellen Cagnassola, PEOPLE.com , 5 June 2022", "The saga that Sancton tells with such panache harks back to a family dynasty that began with the making of money. \u2014 Jonathan Kirsch, Washington Post , 3 June 2022", "Lee said the state stands by its management decisions that balance state constitutional requirements with scientific decision- making . \u2014 Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News , 19 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English macung , from macian to make", "first_known_use":[ "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-090930" }, "making iron":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a chisel-shaped tool used by caulkers of ships to finish the seams after the oakum has been driven in" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-102915" }, "maintaining power":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a device supplying a driving force for maintaining a watch or clock in operation during winding" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-105907" }, "Maquoketa":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "river 150 miles (241 kilometers) long in eastern Iowa flowing southeast into the Mississippi River" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8k\u014d-k\u0259-t\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-120818" }, "macfarlane":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a heavy caped overcoat with slit sides" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u0307k\u02c8f\u00e4rl\u0259\u0307n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"prob from the name MacFarlane ", "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-121346" }, "Massagetae":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an ancient IndoEuropean people of Russian Turkestan" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8saj\u0259\u02cct\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-132050" }, "market overt":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an open public market authorized and regulated by law at which purchasers of goods with certain exceptions acquire good title regardless of any defects in the seller's title" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-132655" }, "mama's boy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a usually polite or timid boy or man who is extremely or excessively close to and solicitous of his mother" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1850, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-132935" }, "manifestness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being manifest" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-133008" }, "magnetic 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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-135333" }, "market pot":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a pot from which desilverized lead is run into pig molds in lead refining" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-135642" }, "marginal body":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": lithocyst" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142631" }, "manty":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of manty chiefly Scottish variant of mantua" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mant\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-143650" }, "matchboard":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a board with a groove cut along one edge and a tongue along the other so as to fit snugly with the edges of similarly cut boards" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach- \u02ccb\u022frd" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1858, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-144038" }, "malicious mischief":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": willful, wanton, or reckless damage to or destruction of another's property", ": the act or offense of intentionally damaging or destroying another's property (as from feelings of ill will) \u2014 compare vandalism" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Sherman is also facing charges of criminal trespass with a domestic violence designation, malicious mischief and resisting arrest. \u2014 oregonlive , 16 July 2021", "Sherman originally faced several misdemeanor charges, including driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, second-degree criminal trespass, resisting arrest and third-degree malicious mischief . \u2014 NBC News , 8 Mar. 2022", "Sherman originally faced several misdemeanor charges, including driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, second-degree criminal trespass, resisting arrest and third-degree malicious mischief . \u2014 NBC News , 8 Mar. 2022", "Sherman originally faced several misdemeanor charges, including driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, second-degree criminal trespass, resisting arrest and third-degree malicious mischief . \u2014 NBC News , 8 Mar. 2022", "Sherman originally faced several misdemeanor charges, including driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, second-degree criminal trespass, resisting arrest and third-degree malicious mischief . \u2014 oregonlive , 7 Mar. 2022", "These crimes \u2014 larceny, residential burglary, fraud, commercial burglaries, malicious mischief and some domestic crimes \u2014 fell 3.8 percent. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 Oct. 2021", "Two Washougal residents \u2014 18-year-old Cooper K. Akers and a 15-year-old boy \u2014 were arrested Tuesday night on multiple counts of commercial burglary, felony theft and malicious mischief , according to a news release. \u2014 oregonlive , 29 Dec. 2021", "In San Diego, malicious mischief crimes \u2014 vandalism, graffiti and the like \u2014 increased by nearly 15 percent from 2019, more than any other crime analyzed by the Union-Tribune. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1769, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-150531" }, "mastic":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an aromatic resinous exudate from mastic trees used chiefly in varnishes", ": any of various pasty materials used as protective coatings or cements", ": an aromatic resinous exudation obtained usually in the form of yellowish to greenish lustrous transparent brittle tears from incisions in a small southern European tree ( Pistacia lentiscus ) of the sumac family and used chiefly in varnishes (as for lining dental cavities)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-stik", "\u02c8mas-tik" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Sahlep is a type of flour produced from orchids that provides a smooth velvety finish to the ice cream, while the mastic , a natural gum, adds a unique chewiness. \u2014 Lisa Morrow, CNN , 25 Mar. 2022", "Set on gorgeous Chios, Pyrgi is one of the Aegean island's two dozen mastikahoria: villages involved in the cultivation of mastic , historically used to make liqueurs, drinks, foods, and chewing gum. \u2014 Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure , 25 Aug. 2021", "The pieces are then assembled with lead strips, welded into a frame and covered with mastic , a kind of sealant, for protection. \u2014 Ben Hubbard, New York Times , 16 Oct. 2020", "The gum monopolies For millennia, mastiha ( mastic ) has been the fame, economic force, and source of identity for Chios and its inhabitants. \u2014 Margarita Gokun Silver, National Geographic , 19 Nov. 2019", "For an evening drink, head to Chios town\u2019s waterfront to sample a mastic sour at Pura Vida\u2014or try mastic spirit straight. \u2014 Margarita Gokun Silver, National Geographic , 19 Nov. 2019", "At Kose Kahve try the Turkish Coffee with local mastic and have a mastic cookie to go with it. \u2014 Vogue , 22 May 2019", "Once all the tiles are installed, allow the mastic to cure at least overnight. \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 26 Apr. 2019", "The mastic imbues a nice piney flavor that pairs well with elements of rose and orange blossom waters. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 20 July 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English mastik , from Latin mastiche , from Greek mastich\u0113 , probably back-formation from mastichan" ], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-155518" }, "maegbote":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": compensation paid to the kinsmen of a man slain" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Old English m\u01e3gb\u014dt , from m\u01e3g kinsman, relative + b\u014dt compensation; akin to Old Saxon & Old High German m\u0101g kinsman, Old Norse m\u0101gr relative by marriage, Gothic megs son-in-law, Greek peri\u0113 mektein to be unwilling, Lithuanian m\u0117gti to like; basic meaning: friendly" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-155733" }, "Magali":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one of the numerous more isolated peoples of Arabia" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8g\u00e4l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-161110" }, "Magahi":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an Indic dialect of west Bihar" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag\u0259h\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-161706" }, "mawkin":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of mawkin variant of malkin" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022f\u02cckin" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-164553" }, "Macgillicuddy's Reeks":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "mountain range in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland \u2014 see carrantuohill" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8gi-l\u0259-\u02cck\u0259-d\u0113z-\u02c8r\u0113ks" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-164949" }, "matchlock":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a slow-burning match lowered over a hole in the breech of a musket to ignite the charge", ": a musket equipped with a matchlock" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach-\u02ccl\u00e4k" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1637, in the meaning defined at sense 2" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-165237" }, "make up (for)":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-172022" }, "mang":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of mang variant of amang" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma\u014b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-172119" }, "Mawken":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one of a seafaring people located in the Mergui archipelago off the southern coast of Burma" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fk\u0259\u0307n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-172708" }, "massage therapist":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a person who practices massage therapy : a trained individual who is licensed or certified to therapeutically manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body using one or both hands or an instrument" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1915, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-173606" }, "maquisard":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": maquis sense 2" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6mak\u0113\u00a6z\u00e4r(d)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "French, from maquis + -ard" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-173726" }, "machinery":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": machines in general or as a functioning unit", ": the working parts of a machine", ": the means or system by which something is kept in action or a desired result is obtained", ": a group of devices with moving parts that are used to perform specific jobs", ": the working parts of a device used to perform a particular job", ": the people and equipment by which something is done" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8sh\u0113-n\u0259-r\u0113", "-\u02c8sh\u0113n-r\u0113", "m\u0259-\u02c8sh\u0113-n\u0259-r\u0113", "-\u02c8sh\u0113n-r\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "agency", "agent", "instrument", "instrumentality", "means", "medium", "ministry", "organ", "vehicle" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Some of the mill's machinery was damaged in the fire.", "a piece of farm machinery", "Something was clogging the machinery .", "The United Nations has set up machinery for mediation.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Aurora is also a great protector of the people consumed so efficiently by the machinery of capitalism. \u2014 Ron Charles, Washington Post , 21 June 2022", "The machinery of the European Commission has often been criticized for its bureaucracy and inefficiency. \u2014 Chris Smith, Forbes , 20 June 2022", "The result is often a scramble of elites pressuring one another directly, as many senior Republicans and White House aides did throughout Jan. 6, or through public statements aimed at the thousands of officials operating the machinery of government. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022", "And then the catalytic machinery of the ribosome takes the amino acids from the tRNA, and assembles them into a growing peptide chain. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 1 June 2022", "As if to prove the lie, a week later Elon Musk used the machinery of capitalism to buy Twitter, the very medium Benioff used to make his premature pronouncement. \u2014 Iain Murray, National Review , 29 Apr. 2022", "The full machinery of the state was being unleashed, which suggested that people in high places had much to lose if Consuelo Porras was no longer at the helm. \u2014 Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker , 29 Apr. 2022", "Turning an existing machine, and the machinery of war, into something far more powerful. \u2014 Katie Hafner, Scientific American , 7 Apr. 2022", "But the machinery of the Las Vegas tourism machine is already cranking to life. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 22 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1687, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174123" }, "materia prima":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": indeterminate matter viewed as the material cause of the universe" ], "pronounciation":[ "-\u02c8pr\u012bm\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, first matter, translation of Greek pr\u014dt\u0113 hyl\u0113" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174521" }, "machine room":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a printing pressroom" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174723" }, "madman":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a man who is or acts as if insane", ": a man who is or acts as if insane" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mad-\u02ccman", "-m\u0259n", "\u02c8mad-\u02ccman", "-m\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "daredevil", "devil", "madcap" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a celebrity being stalked by a madman", "as far as I'm concerned, anyone who likes skydiving is a madman", "Recent Examples on the Web", "He was summoned by Black Sabbath to be a steady antidote to their wild singer, Ozzy Osbourne, and could be counted on to play the role of onstage madman while preferring quiet days at home when off the road. \u2014 Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY , 5 May 2022", "Russia repeats history One more madman to usher in apocalypse? \u2014 Jason Fields, The Week , 19 Apr. 2022", "Nuclear arms built to ensure peace cloud our world and may, at the touch of some madman \u2019s finger, destroy us. \u2014 Avivah Wittenberg-cox, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022", "The number one target in the sights of this psychotic madman [Putin] was a comedian. \u2014 Andy Hoglund, EW.com , 27 Feb. 2022", "Auburn\u2019s resident maniac was a madman down the stretch in road wins at Missouri and at Mississippi State this season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 22 Mar. 2022", "At the same time, look for any opportunity to de-escalate, maybe, against the odds, to talk the madman holding the baby off the ledge. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 3 Mar. 2022", "Some say to ignore the madman who leads this congregation. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Feb. 2022", "The Autobiography of Rick James and Simon Sebag Montefiore\u2019s Young Stalin, hipping skinfolk to the literary range of a graceful madman , to use his own word. \u2014 Tirhakah Love, Vulture , 14 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-175641" }, "marupa":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a tree ( Simarouba amara ) of northern South America and the Amazon valley that yields a light brittle lumber locally regarded as strongly resistant to insect attack" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4r\u00fc\u02c8p\u00e4" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Portuguese marup\u00e1 , from Tupi" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-181919" }, "marumi kumquat":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": any of several round-fruited kumquats usually considered to be derived from the natural species ( Fortunella japonica ) \u2014 compare nagami kumquat" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8r\u00fcm\u0113-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Japanese marumi , from maru circle + mi fruit" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-182059" }, "market order":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an order to buy or sell securities or commodities immediately at the best price obtainable in the market" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Liquor shares plummet after a local media report that executive of an unnamed liquor producer will attend a symposium held by Chinese regulator over market order of the sector. \u2014 Olivia Tam, Bloomberg.com , 6 Aug. 2021", "This new judicial class deemed not only labor legislation but strikes and boycotts a mortal threat to the classical liberal market order , and punished them accordingly. \u2014 Chris Lehmann, The New Republic , 10 Feb. 2022", "With its disdain for the law and human institutions, crypto strikes at the heart of the market order . \u2014 Matt Sekerke, National Review , 1 Oct. 2021", "The regulators accused the platforms for disrupting market order with price incentives, as well as using false or misleading price tactics. \u2014 Zinnia Lee, Forbes , 10 June 2021", "In areas where a market monopoly can be spotted, the regulator will step up probes to ensure fair competition and market order , Liang said. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 11 Nov. 2020", "The mechanism would only apply to market orders , in which traders passively accept whatever closing price is released by NYSE or Nasdaq. \u2014 Alexander Osipovich, WSJ , 22 Jan. 2020", "The thinking is that the first 30 minutes represent emotional buying, driven by greed and fear of the crowd based on good and bad news as well as a lot of buying on market orders and short covering. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 May 2019", "For most long-term investors in a reasonably calm market, a market order is fine. \u2014 John Waggoner, chicagotribune.com , 14 Oct. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1909, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-182225" }, "may beetle":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": june beetle" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-191641" }, "marginal crevasse":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a crevasse pointing obliquely up-valley that develops on either side of some valley glaciers" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-200605" }, "makimono":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a horizontal Japanese ornamental pictorial or calligraphic scroll \u2014 compare kakemono" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4-ki-\u02c8m\u014d-(\u02cc)n\u014d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Japanese, scroll, from maki roll, scroll + mono thing" ], "first_known_use":[ "1880, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-201901" }, "marginal gyrus":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the convolution on the upper border of the mesial surface of the frontal lobe of each cerebral hemisphere" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-202808" }, "Marathi":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the chief Indo-Aryan language of the state of Maharashtra in India" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u00e4-t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Marathi mar\u0101\u1e6dh\u012b" ], "first_known_use":[ "1698, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-203406" }, "majesty":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": sovereign power, authority, or dignity", ": royal bearing or aspect : grandeur", ": greatness or splendor of quality or character", ": the quality or state of being impressive and dignified", ": royal dignity or authority" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-j\u0259-st\u0113", "\u02c8ma-j\u0259-st\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "augustness", "kingliness", "royalty", "stateliness" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the majesty of the mountains", "even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Her majesty just wrapped up her big Platinum Jubilee weekend, marking 70 years on the throne. \u2014 John Kelly, Washington Post , 5 June 2022", "The captain later named one of his daughters in honor of her majesty , according to Miller. \u2014 Fox News , 3 June 2022", "Her majesty is giving Britain a four-day weekend to celebrate her 70 years on the throne, her Platinum Jubilee. \u2014 William Booth And Karla Adam, BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022", "All hail the new monarch of the wishful thinkers, her majesty Kelly Clarkson! \u2014 Hannah Dailey, Billboard , 4 May 2022", "Her bowl of Shredded Wheat comes from a box emblazoned with the natural majesty of Niagara falls. \u2014 Susan H. Gordon, Forbes , 2 May 2022", "Photos don\u2019t do justice to the epic sweep and majesty of Basin and Range National Monument, an undeveloped, natural space twice as large as the city of Los Angeles. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 9 May 2022", "Steve Sabol and NFL Films gave us the majesty of football. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 29 Dec. 2021", "Except for editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga who, through the sheer majesty of his aura, imparts his voice directly onto the Internet without the intermediary of a computer. \u2014 John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver , 22 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English maieste , from Anglo-French majest\u00e9 , from Latin majestat-, majestas ; akin to Latin major greater" ], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-210100" }, "mast-fed":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": fed with mast" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "mast entry 3" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-211414" }, "magaziner":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": magazinist" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-211603" }, "massage therapy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues of the body (as by stroking, kneading, or rubbing with one or both hands or an instrument) by a massage therapist for therapeutic purposes (as to relieve pain, promote healing, or improve physical functioning)":[ "Last year, 42 percent of American adults used some type of alternative care\u2014herbal therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy or any of a number of other methods not taught in medical school, according to a nationwide telephone survey \u2026", "\u2014 Jane E. Brody" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1888, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161303" }, "maintainable":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline", ": to sustain against opposition or danger : uphold and defend", ": to continue or persevere in : carry on , keep up", ": to support or provide for", ": sustain", ": to affirm in or as if in argument : assert", ": to carry on : continue", ": to keep in a particular or desired state", ": to insist to be true", ": to provide for : support" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0101n-\u02c8t\u0101n", "m\u0259n-", "m\u0101n-\u02c8t\u0101n" ], "synonyms":[ "conserve", "keep up", "preserve", "save" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "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 one slight variable in the ICE Theaters set-up, the make and mark of each recliner seat might differ from territory to territory, but ICE does maintain firm standards. \u2014 Ben Croll, Variety , 22 June 2022", "That was my writer's journey \u2014 that and wanting the story to feel of the moment, but still, maintain what people were going to expect from it. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 21 June 2022", "The larger global snacking operation will maintain its corporate headquarters in Chicago. \u2014 Hamza Shaban, Washington Post , 21 June 2022", "Analysts who sympathize with DeSantis\u2019s libertarian views maintain that the stringent and sometimes coercive measures taken by many of the country\u2019s largest states did not necessarily save many lives. \u2014 Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022", "Students only walk down the schoolhouse hallway in one direction to maintain order, meaning those with classes a few doors back must exit the building and circle back. \u2014 Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun , 17 June 2022", "To make the most of the beautiful weather and time spent socializing with family and friends, maintain your deck throughout every season. \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022", "American lawmakers, however, maintain the men should be covered provided international protections. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 16 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English mainteinen , from Anglo-French maintenir, maynteiner , from Medieval Latin manuten\u0113re , from Latin manu ten\u0113re to hold in the hand" ], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-213953" }, "malignity":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": malignancy , malevolence", ": an instance of malignant or malicious behavior or nature" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8lig-n\u0259-t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "cattiness", "despite", "hatefulness", "malevolence", "malice", "maliciousness", "malignance", "malignancy", "meanness", "nastiness", "spite", "spitefulness", "spleen", "venom", "viciousness" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "one of the characters in the novel is a dictator of such malignity that he came to be one of the most famous villains in all of literature" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-214750" }, "Massinger":{ "type":[ "biographical name" ], "definitions":[ "Philip 1583\u20131640 English dramatist" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-s\u1d4an-j\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-215343" }, "mayberry":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an erect branching ornamental bramble ( Rubus palmatus ) with white flowers and yellow edible early-ripening fruits" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-\u2014" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-220424" }, "mayfly":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": any of an order (Ephemeroptera) of insects with an aquatic nymph and a short-lived, fragile adult lacking mouthparts and having membranous, heavily veined wings and two or three long, threadlike tails" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-\u02ccfl\u012b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Not to mention component and frame standards that have the life expectancy of a mayfly . \u2014 Josh Patterson, Outside Online , 18 May 2020", "Some would sip the mouse like a tiny mayfly ; others would leap completely out of the water, grabbing the fly on the way down. \u2014 Chris Santella, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Sep. 2021", "Some would sip the mouse like a tiny mayfly ; others would leap completely out of the water, grabbing the fly on the way down. \u2014 Chris Santella, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Sep. 2021", "Some would sip the mouse like a tiny mayfly ; others would leap completely out of the water, grabbing the fly on the way down. \u2014 Chris Santella, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Sep. 2021", "Significant drops have been found in mayfly populations in the American Midwest, butterfly numbers in the Sierra Nevadas, and caterpillar diversity in northern Costa Rica. \u2014 Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker , 25 Oct. 2021", "Some would sip the mouse like a tiny mayfly ; others would leap completely out of the water, grabbing the fly on the way down. \u2014 Chris Santella, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Sep. 2021", "Some would sip the mouse like a tiny mayfly ; others would leap completely out of the water, grabbing the fly on the way down. \u2014 Chris Santella, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Sep. 2021", "Some would sip the mouse like a tiny mayfly ; others would leap completely out of the water, grabbing the fly on the way down. \u2014 Chris Santella, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1653, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-223026" }, "main stem":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a main trunk or channel: such as", ": the main course of a river or stream", ": the main street of a city or town" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Prune one branch or stem at a time, down to the ground or to a place where a branch is connected to a main stem . \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 17 Apr. 2022", "Deer Creek, Gasheys Run, Swan Creek, Octoraro Creek and the main stem of the Susquehanna itself. \u2014 Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com , 17 Nov. 2021", "The main stem Tuolumne, and Cherry Creek upstream, are guaranteed good flows for rafting water seven days per week through Labor Day. \u2014 Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle , 29 July 2021", "The main stem of the Skeena, the Sustut, the Bulkley. \u2014 Monte Burke, Forbes , 24 May 2021", "Just west of Toquerville on State Road 17, the 115-acre lake would be impounded behind a 100-foot high dam located off Ash Creek\u2019s main stem . \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Apr. 2021", "The goal for the Westador Stormwater Detention Basin is to construct a stormwater detention basin on the main stem of Cypress Creek. \u2014 David Taylor, Houston Chronicle , 26 Sep. 2020", "Caffee Creek empties into the main stem of the Cahaba in the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, about three miles downstream of Farnetti\u2019s property. \u2014 Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al , 24 June 2020", "On the Missouri River, a mild winter allowed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close almost all the levee breaches on the main stem of the river that were opened during a devastating storm last March. \u2014 Joe Barrett, WSJ , 20 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1671, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-225040" }, "make up for lost time":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to accomplish something that wasn't done in the time one originally intended to do it in" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-231103" }, "mastership":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a male teacher", ": a person holding an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's", ": the degree itself", ": a revered religious leader", ": a worker or artisan qualified to teach apprentices \u2014 compare apprentice entry 1 sense 1b , journeyman sense 1", ": an artist, performer, or player of consummate (see consummate entry 1 sense 1 ) skill", ": a great figure of the past (as in science or art) whose work serves as a model or ideal", ": one having authority over another : ruler , governor", ": one that conquers or masters : victor , superior", ": a person licensed to command a merchant ship", ": one having control", ": an owner especially of an animal", ": the employer especially of a servant", ": a person who holds another person in slavery", ": husband", ": the male head of a household", ": mr.", ": a youth or boy too young to be called mister", ": the eldest son of a Scottish viscount or baron (see baron sense 2a )", ": a presiding (see preside sense 2 ) officer in an institution or society (such as a college)", ": any of several officers of court appointed to assist (as by hearing and reporting) a judge", ": a master mechanism (see mechanism sense 1 ) or device", ": an original from which copies can be made", ": a master recording (such as a magnetic tape )", ": being or relating to a master: such as", ": having chief authority : dominant", ": skilled , proficient", ": principal , predominant", ": superlative", ": being a device or mechanism that controls the operation of another mechanism or that establishes a standard (such as a dimension or weight)", ": being or relating to a master from which duplicates are made", ": to become master of : overcome", ": to become skilled or proficient in the use of", ": to gain a thorough understanding of", ": to produce a master recording of (something, such as a musical rendition)", ": a male teacher", ": an artist or performer of great skill", "someone with authority over something", "the owner of a slave", "the owner of an animal", ": to get control of", ": to become skillful at", ": an individual or entity (as a corporation) having control or authority over another: as", ": the owner of a slave", ": employer \u2014 compare servant", ": principal sense 1a", ": an officer of the court appointed (as under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53) to assist a judge in a particular case by hearing and reporting on the case, sometimes by making findings of fact and conclusions of law, and by performing various related functions", ": being the principal or controlling one : governing a number of subordinate like things" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r", "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "ace", "adept", "artist", "authority", "cognoscente", "connoisseur", "crackerjack", "crackajack", "dab", "dab hand", "expert", "fiend", "geek", "guru", "hand", "hotshot", "maestro", "maven", "mavin", "meister", "past master", "proficient", "scholar", "shark", "sharp", "virtuoso", "whiz", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[ "arch", "big", "capital", "cardinal", "central", "chief", "dominant", "first", "foremost", "grand", "great", "greatest", "highest", "key", "leading", "main", "number one", "No. 1", "numero uno", "overbearing", "overmastering", "overriding", "paramount", "predominant", "preeminent", "premier", "primal", "primary", "principal", "prior", "sovereign", "sovran", "supreme" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "the master and mistress of the house", "She is a master of her craft.", "Adjective", "a master craftsman who makes fine wood furniture of his own designs", "Verb", "She mastered French in college.", "He is determined to master every aspect of the business.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Which, on this day, meant there was no way to stop sports entertainment\u2019s master manipulator from seizing on mainstream media attention to suit his own ends, no matter how mortifying or misleading the spectacle. \u2014 Kenny Herzog, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022", "The master gardener, who oversaw the center\u2019s impressive grounds, recently passed away. \u2014 Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022", "The starting pay for a new officer will be $52,480, while a master patrol officer with at least three years of service will receive $59,794. \u2014 Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022", "But there has been a growing interest in the topic, Scott says, since the rise of social media, which allowed combers to connect with other master foragers. \u2014 Jura Koncius, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Tomorrow, Parlophone is also issuing a limited edition anniversary vinyl edition of Ziggy Stardust, cut from the original studio master tapes. \u2014 Jonathan Cohen, SPIN , 16 June 2022", "Noriega-Murphy does hold a certificate of advanced graduate study from UMass Boston; two master \u2019s degrees from Cambridge College, in education and management; and a bachelor\u2019s degree in art history from UMass Boston. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022", "Since no master copies of the album were sent in advance to manufacturing plants to make CDs \u2014 it was just released digitally initially \u2014 there was no opportunity for pirates to pilfer and release cuts. \u2014 Neil Shah, WSJ , 16 June 2022", "When a woman attempted to turn the tables and dominate her husband or master , however, that threatened to invert the patriarchal social order\u2014and hence the punishment was especially harsh, including some executions. \u2014 Valerie Kivelson, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Some of the most intriguing whiskey coming out of Beam these days is the work of Freddie Noe (who now holds the title of co- master distiller with his father Fred Noe), specifically his Little Book lineup of blended whiskeys. \u2014 Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 29 May 2022", "There is a private entrance to the master suite and office, a large guest suite with a bathroom and an ADU with a separate entry on the lower level. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 June 2020", "The interior features high ceilings, custom millwork, and walnut floors and paneling, and the master suite has his-and-her baths and closets, a sitting area, and a balcony. \u2014 TheWeek , 27 June 2020", "Is Keaton physically hunky enough to play the master CIA death machine? \u2014 Michael Heaton, cleveland.com , 15 Sep. 2017", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Politicians are known to master the art of the sound-bite. \u2014 Rajshree Agarwal, Forbes , 21 June 2022", "Review by Richard Norton Smith Seeing the horrific disfigurement suffered by soldiers in World War I, a surgeon set out to master the art of reconstructing faces. \u2014 Wsj Books Staff, WSJ , 27 May 2022", "But Polly had even bigger ambitions, requiring her to master the art of publicity. \u2014 CBS News , 6 Nov. 2021", "Anyone who wants to get good at the game needs to master the art of catch and release. \u2014 Luke Winkie, Vulture , 30 June 2021", "That streaming news struck a deaf ear among those waiting in line, who gathered in scrums of two and three and tried to master the art of being both socially excitable and distanced. \u2014 Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2021", "Briefly: In addition to being the league\u2019s preeminent point-center, Jokic has come to master the art of the double-double better than anyone in the modern NBA. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 8 Feb. 2021", "Doctors want to heal, not master the intricacies of Epic\u2019s latest software. \u2014 Corey Scurlock, Forbes , 8 June 2022", "Dove has managed to master this and thus released this body wash that was engineered specifically for irritated and eczema-prone skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun, Adjective, and Verb", "Middle English, from Old English magister & Anglo-French meistre , both from Latin magister ; akin to Latin magnus large \u2014 more at much" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Adjective", "12th century, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-231255" }, "marker":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one that marks", ": something used for marking : such as", ": a type of felt tip pen that makes wide lines", ": any of various sewing devices for making or indicating guidelines", ": score sense 7", ": run", ": promissory note , iou", ": something that serves to identify, predict, or characterize: such as", ": biomarker", ": genetic marker", ": something that serves to identify, predict, or characterize", ": as", ": biomarker", ": genetic marker" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259r", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "label", "tag", "ticket" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "A person's accent can be a marker of social class.", "the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The fire began burning Friday near mile marker 100 on Interstate 80, a few miles west of the Great Saltair. \u2014 Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 June 2022", "Officers were dispatched to the 49 mile marker near Interstate 74 on the southeast side of Indianapolis around 3:45 a.m. Upon arrival, the driver of the Jeep was found unconscious, unresponsive and trapped in the vehicle wreckage. \u2014 Hannah Brock, The Indianapolis Star , 17 June 2022", "Bart Graves, spokesman for DPS, said the department received a call at 1:05 a.m. about a vehicle driving the wrong direction in the southbound lanes of Loop 101 near mile marker 60, close to the Ray Road exit in Chandler. \u2014 Sam Burdette, The Arizona Republic , 13 June 2022", "According to the Lincoln County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Ryker disappeared on Friday afternoon after he had been seen playing with his family dog outside of his home near mile marker 18 of state Highway 56. \u2014 Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News , 9 June 2022", "The boy was reported missing Friday afternoon near mile marker 18 of state Highway 56, south of Troy and east of Bull Lake, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. \u2014 David K. Li, NBC News , 6 June 2022", "The wreck happened on Interstate 20 near the 150 mile marker , approximately seven miles west of Pell City. \u2014 Jeremy Gray | Jgray@al.com, al , 30 May 2022", "State Police troopers assigned to the Weston Barracks responded to the 113.6 mile marker on I-90 westbound in Framingham around 2:40 a.m., officials said. \u2014 Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com , 6 May 2022", "According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer caught fire in the crash, which took place near mile marker 85 at about 6:09 a.m. \u2014 Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel , 3 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-231845" }, "maid of honor":{ "type":[ "noun", "noun phrase" ], "definitions":[ ": an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess", ": a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant \u2014 compare matron of honor", ": a woman who stands with the bride at a wedding" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-232755" }, "maid of all work":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ ": a domestic who does general housework", ": a person or thing put to a wide variety of uses" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-002157" }, "mantua-maker":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one that makes mantuas", ": dressmaker" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-013145" }, "marvel":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": one that causes wonder or astonishment", ": intense surprise or interest : astonishment", ": to become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity", ": to feel astonishment or perplexity at or about", ": something that causes wonder or astonishment", ": to feel astonishment or wonder" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-v\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-v\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "caution", "flash", "miracle", "phenomenon", "portent", "prodigy", "sensation", "splendor", "wonder" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "that new electric car really is a marvel", "Verb", "The doctors marveled that anyone could recover so quickly.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "This process is a biological marvel but prone to change with time, as researchers have shown in various ways over the past few decades. \u2014 Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022", "Discord, a voice and text-based communications platform near-ubiquitous among gamers, is a communications marvel , but a logistics nightmare. \u2014 Nathan Grayson, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Thompson\u2019s return in January after a 941-day absence was celebrated as a triumph and no small medical marvel . \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022", "Ever seen a group of young male friends biking around and suddenly stumbling onto some scientific marvel or fantastical location that will change their lives forever? \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 9 June 2022", "While already a technical marvel , this version of the camera features a special titanium finish. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 9 June 2022", "The raft guides know their objectives \u2013 mitigate risks and marvel at the water. \u2014 Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star , 6 June 2022", "The conveyor system is a marvel with 20 diverts to ensure the right goods flow to the right station. \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 3 June 2022", "Because this one [points to him] is a marvel onscreen. \u2014 Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Those who read it now for the first time will no doubt marvel at the author\u2019s prescience and his seeming foreknowledge of global events surrounding Russia, Ukraine and the geopolitics of oil and natural gas. \u2014 David Blackmon, Forbes , 12 June 2022", "Grotberg continues to marvel , along with countless other basketball fans, at how Curry has transformed the game by stretching the court beyond comprehension. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Dec. 2021", "From the windows of the conservatory, diners can marvel at the Tuscan countryside peppered with vineyards and olive groves. \u2014 Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes , 28 May 2022", "But the teachers also still marvel at how the personalities that millions of fans have seen on television were apparent in their classrooms. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 17 May 2022", "The residents of Earth still have plenty of time to marvel at the beauty of Saturn\u2019s rings, and to study them. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 28 Mar. 2022", "The end of the year is a time to marvel at all the big splashes made by big stars in big films. \u2014 Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times , 19 Jan. 2022", "During his Hot 97 interview earlier this week, Harlow spoke about making records that his fanbase can enjoy in an intimate fashion rather than having everyone marvel at his lyrical acrobatics. \u2014 Michael Saponara, Billboard , 6 May 2022", "Nearly 2 million people visit the Tongass every year, coming from all over the world to marvel at the vast swaths of Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and red and yellow cedar, some towering as tall as 200 feet. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 29 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun", "Middle English merveile, mervayle \"something causing astonishment, miracle,\" borrowed from Anglo-French merveille, going back to Gallo-Romance *merevelia, altered from Latin m\u012br\u0101bilia, noun derivative from neuter plural of m\u012br\u0101bilis \"causing wonder, remarkable,\" from m\u012br\u0101r\u012b \"to be surprised, look with wonder at\" + -bilis \"capable of (acting or being acted upon)\" \u2014 more at admire , -able", "Verb", "Middle English merveilen, mervaylen, borrowed from Anglo-French merveiller, derivative of merveille marvel entry 1" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-013630" }, "Mamak":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one of several forest peoples of Sumatra related to the Toala of Sulawesi" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4\u02ccm\u00e4k" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-014355" }, "mastectomy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes associated lymph nodes and muscles", ": surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes associated lymph nodes and muscles \u2014 see modified radical mastectomy , partial mastectomy , radical mastectomy , simple mastectomy" ], "pronounciation":[ "ma-\u02c8stek-t\u0259-m\u0113", "ma-\u02c8stek-t\u0259-m\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "In August 2015, Lee was rushed to the hospital with an infection following the mastectomy , for which she was treated with antibiotics. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 27 Mar. 2022", "Rebecca underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. \u2014 Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping , 21 Feb. 2022", "Henig has undergone a double mastectomy , also known as top surgery, but that doesn\u2019t affect his eligibility to compete on the women\u2019s team. \u2014 NBC News , 10 Jan. 2022", "As was Betty\u2019s public announcement that she\u2019d been diagnosed with breast cancer and had a radical mastectomy , not quite two months after moving into the White House. \u2014 Mark Peikert, Town & Country , 21 Apr. 2022", "Lee, who just four weeks ago underwent a hysterectomy after seven years post-double mastectomy in her battle against breast cancer, wore a custom gown by Ukranian designer Anait Mkrtchian. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 31 Mar. 2022", "Surgery was soon scheduled, and amongst a flood of options, Dean made the decision to undergo a full mastectomy to treat what doctors thought at that point was Stage 2B cancer in her left breast. \u2014 Tricia Despres, PEOPLE.com , 21 Apr. 2022", "Medical guidelines do not recommend surgery (such as facial reconstruction, mastectomy or phalloplasty) until a person is 18 years old, a point purposefully misrepresented by politicians who falsely say doctors are operating on young children. \u2014 Ashley Andreou, Scientific American , 31 Mar. 2022", "Hope, 2, and Haley, 4, was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy operation. \u2014 Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com , 21 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Greek mastos breast + English -ectomy" ], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1923, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-015605" }, "manqu\u00e9":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": short of or frustrated in the fulfillment of one's aspirations or talents" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u00e4\u207f-\u02c8k\u0101" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "French, from past participle of manquer to lack, fail, from Italian mancare , from manco lacking, left-handed, from Latin, having a crippled hand, probably from manus" ], "first_known_use":[ "1773, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-020041" }, "market price":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a price actually given in current market dealings", ": the price at which a security is currently selling on the market", ": market value sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Our forecast indicates that Lululemon\u2019s valuation is $300 per share, which is 3% higher than the current market price of $293. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 2 June 2022", "This mixing and matching of supply and demand \u2013 for both crude and finished products \u2013 is informed by market price signals, which signal producers and refiners to adjust their output. \u2014 Dan Eberhart, Forbes , 7 June 2022", "The legislation was enacted the following day and the buyback which followed saw owners paid market price . \u2014 Philip Alpers, CNN , 1 June 2022", "The market price of a 10-year Treasury rose on Friday, pushing down its yield, or the difference between the day's price and the payout if held to maturity, to 1.92% from Thursday's 2.03%. \u2014 CBS News , 14 Feb. 2022", "That\u2019s literally 375 times the market price of solar cells today. \u2014 T.j. Rodgers, WSJ , 24 May 2022", "Our forecast indicates that Target\u2019s valuation is $244 per share, which is 14% higher than the current market price . \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 17 May 2022", "Thanks to its reserves of 129,218 Bitcoin currently worth $2.9 billion on its balance sheet and roughly $4.1 billion at the going market price , Microstrategy is the largest public holder of the cryptocurrency. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 11 May 2022", "The homes cost roughly half the market price because the program\u2019s beneficiaries are not paying for the land. \u2014 Rob Perez, ProPublica , 6 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-022646" }, "marketman":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a dealer in a market : marketer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rk\u0259\u0307tm\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-022914" }, "matrimonious":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": matrimonial" ], "pronounciation":[ "-n\u0113\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "matrimony + -ous" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-023022" }, "maybeso":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": maybe" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "maybe entry 1 + so" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-031931" }, "master's":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a master's degree" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259rz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "She has a master's in biology." ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1939, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-032740" }, "master's deed":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a deed of conveyance executed by a master in chancery in pursuance of an order of the court commanding one of the parties to make the conveyance or the master to do it in his name" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-034624" }, "mannering":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a preliminary training (as of a colt) in manners" ], "pronounciation":[ "-n\u0259ri\u014b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "manner entry 1 + -ing" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-040125" }, "Macgillivray's warbler":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a warbler ( Oporornis tolmiei ) of western North America that is similar and closely related to the eastern mourning warbler" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8gil\u0259\u02ccvr\u0101z-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "after William MacGillivray \u20201852 Scottish naturalist" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-041832" }, "machine screw":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a screw with slotted head or socket head used for holding metal parts together" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-043442" }, "Mannerheim":{ "type":[ "biographical name" ], "definitions":[ "Baron Carl Gustaf Emil von 1867\u20131951 Finnish general and statesman" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-n\u0259r-\u02cch\u0101m", "\u02c8ma-", "-\u02cch\u012bm" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-053855" }, "makeup clerk":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one who prepares insurance claims for investigation and adjustment" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-063712" }, "magazine safety":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a safety mechanism on an automatic pistol that makes firing impossible unless the magazine is in the weapon" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-064200" }, "mainspring":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the chief spring in a mechanism especially of a watch or clock", ": the chief or most powerful motive, agent, or cause", ": the principal spring in a mechanical device (as a watch or clock)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccspri\u014b", "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccspri\u014b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Agriculture is the mainspring of their economy.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "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", "The energy created by these thermal variations is connected to a mechanism that uses it to wind the mainspring . \u2014 Carol Besler, Robb Report , 13 Apr. 2022", "His musical collaboration with Parks is the personal, passionate mainspring of that transformation. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 26 Apr. 2022", "Cartier has created a platinum automatic skeleton watch in which the rotor houses the entire movement\u2014 mainspring , escapement, and all. \u2014 Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor , 12 Apr. 2022", "Her film\u2019s ironies start with the title, because many of the movie\u2019s viewers, like many of its interview subjects from the world of music, would rather not listen to Kenny G\u2019s music at all\u2014and their aversion is the mainspring of the film. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 4 Dec. 2021", "Between picturesque villages with draconian speed limits, the iX unwinds like a fine mainspring . \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 1 Oct. 2021", "The Rolex Oyster Perpetual contained a kinetic semi-circular plate that utilized movement from the wearer\u2019s arm to tension the mainspring , making manual winding unnecessary. \u2014 Kyle Roderick, Forbes , 22 June 2021", "The dial side also offers a peek at the open-worked barrel at 10 o\u2019clock and the coiled mainspring , providing 72 hours of power reserve. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 10 Apr. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-064602" }, "maunderer":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": grumble", ": to wander slowly and idly", ": to speak indistinctly or disconnectedly" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fn-d\u0259r", "\u02c8m\u00e4n-" ], "synonyms":[ "bat", "cruise", "drift", "float", "gad (about)", "gallivant", "galavant", "kick around", "knock (about)", "meander", "mooch", "ramble", "range", "roam", "rove", "traipse", "wander" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "maundered all over town on his day off", "ask her a question and she'll maunder for half an hour" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "probably imitative" ], "first_known_use":[ "1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-065706" }, "master's degree":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's degree" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-075154" }, "master agreement":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a collective-bargaining agreement the terms of which apply to a number of plants or companies and which may be supplemented by local agreements not conflicting with its provisions" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-080811" }, "Maratha":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a member of a people of the south central part of the subcontinent of India" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8r\u00e4-t\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Marathi Mar\u0101\u1e6dh\u0101 & Hindi Marha\u1e6d\u1e6d\u0101 , from Sanskrit Mah\u0101r\u0101\u1e63\u1e6dra Maharashtra" ], "first_known_use":[ "1744, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-092550" }, "masculine ending":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a grammatical ending or a suffix marking masculine forms", ": masculine cadence" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-094446" }, "man power":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": power available from or supplied by the physical effort of human beings", ": the total supply of persons available and fitted for service" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Defeating this plot's villain might actually demand triple the man power , because Doctor Octopus (played by Alfred Molina) is also set to return for the second Sony/Marvel collaboration, as is Jamie Foxx's Electro. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com , 9 Dec. 2020", "The Borden County coach never lost a game as a star at Jayton \u2014 another six- man power an hour northwest of Gail \u2014 and ultimately made the football team at Texas Tech. \u2014 Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News , 30 Aug. 2020", "The waste of man power \u2014both by the restrainers and the one restrained. \u2014 Jill Lepore, The New Yorker , 15 June 2020", "Food Banks have turned it away due to not having the man power to unload it. \u2014 Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2018", "This would also force the British to expend man power and resources in fighting the Spanish. \u2014 Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle , 2 July 2018", "Food Banks have turned it away due to not having the man power to unload it. \u2014 Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2018", "Lidstrom, the most polite person I\u2019ve ever met, pointed out their two- man power play had only lasted 2 seconds. \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2018", "Food Banks have turned it away due to not having the man power to unload it. \u2014 Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-100312" }, "maelstrom":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius", ": something resembling a maelstrom in turbulence" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101l-str\u0259m", "-\u02ccstr\u00e4m" ], "synonyms":[ "gulf", "vortex", "whirlpool" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "She was caught in a maelstrom of emotions.", "The ship was drawn into the maelstrom .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Wall Street\u2019s sour mood dragged into a second day Friday amid the maelstrom of uncertainties surrounding Russia and Ukraine, with the Dow sliding more than 250 points in afternoon trading. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Feb. 2022", "So when someone's stash of performance-enhancing drugs is found in the locker room fridge, Ray has to quash a maelstrom of rumors. \u2014 Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer , 9 Feb. 2022", "Just as in most large galaxies, a supermassive black hole sits at the core of our own island in the universe, enveloped in a swirling maelstrom of molecular clouds and stars. \u2014 Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American , 5 Apr. 2022", "Welcome, in other words, to the latest cinematic incarnation of the multiverse, in which an infinite number of parallel timelines suddenly converge in a maelstrom of controlled chaos. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 24 Mar. 2022", "Kruger mixes exceptional graphic design skills with deep knowledge of the structural complexities of art and language, not to mention the media maelstrom in which modern life is lived. \u2014 Christopher Knightart Critic, Los Angeles Times , 21 Mar. 2022", "The maelstrom of disruption is arriving at a moment when the global economy is grappling with a host of pandemic-era stressors, from chaotic supply chains to widespread labor shortages. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Feb. 2022", "Underneath these challenges lie questions from the public over whether Biden is a strong enough leader to confront the maelstrom . \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 1 Mar. 2022", "This powerful northern maelstrom grabs the magnetic field lines diving into the north pole, bends them out of shape, and spins them about. \u2014 Robin Andrews, Wired , 22 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "obsolete Dutch (now maalstroom ), from malen to grind + strom stream" ], "first_known_use":[ "1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-101525" }, "make capital out of":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to use (something) to one's advantage" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-102743" }, "manifest destiny":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a future event accepted as inevitable", ": an ostensibly benevolent or necessary policy of imperialistic expansion" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "They were living in a time when expansion to the Pacific was regarded by many people as the Manifest Destiny of the United States.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "His Times Square restaurant, Guy\u2019s American Kitchen & Bar, can feel in hindsight like an exercise in overextension, an assumption of manifest destiny powered by swagger and a signature Donkey Sauce. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2022", "Parts of Rita\u2019s own manifest destiny are bound to rub certain people the wrong way, particularly some of Nicol\u00f2\u2019s family. \u2014 James Mcauley, Town & Country , 27 Apr. 2022", "This was white supremacy and manifest destiny in action. \u2014 Nick Martin, The New Republic , 1 Nov. 2021", "Benton, along with many others, used the notion of manifest destiny to systematically displace and kill scores of Native Americans. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Oct. 2021", "Fox has long reinterpreted manifest destiny as a media product, treating the American mind as a vacant space upon which any dream, or any delusion, might be constructed. \u2014 Megan Garber, The Atlantic , 12 July 2021", "The natural environment with which Native Americans had established a harmonious and symbiotic relationship, was similarly despoiled by the twin logic of expropriation and colonization that spread under the logic of manifest destiny . \u2014 Nicholas Dirks, Scientific American , 10 Aug. 2021", "Now, manifest destiny has become a manifest emergency. \u2014 CBS News , 18 July 2021", "So what have Democrats gotten in exchange for embracing this manifest destiny nationalism? \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 10 June 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1845, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-112727" }, "massiness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": massiveness" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mas\u0113n\u0259\u0307s", "\u02c8maas-", "-ais-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "massy entry 1 + -ness" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-112835" }, "make up for (something)":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-115905" }, "maeandrine":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": of or relating to the genus Maeandra" ], "pronounciation":[ "-\u02ccdr\u012bn", "-\u02c8dr\u0259\u0307n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin Maeandra + English -ine" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-121744" }, "masterwork":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": masterpiece" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-\u02ccw\u0259rk" ], "synonyms":[ "chef d'oeuvre", "classic", "magnum opus", "masterpiece" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "his most famous novel is regarded as a masterwork of Western literature", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The only issue here is no stability masterwork and the Omolon origin trait about bonuses in the top half of the magazine won\u2019t trigger at all in Crucible. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 9 June 2022", "Michelle Williams reunites with Portland auteur Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Wendy & Lucy) on what promises to be another low-key realist masterwork . \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 17 May 2022", "In 1972, Hungarian man Laszlo Toth took a hammer to the Piet\u00e0, Michelangelo\u2019s sculptural masterwork of Jesus Christ lying in the Virgin Mary\u2019s arms. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine , 3 June 2022", "Martinez\u2019s masterwork coaxes all the senses into play. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022", "Old varnish needed to be stripped away; misguided restorers seeking to improve the masterwork a century earlier had painted over many icons. \u2014 Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine , 5 May 2022", "Le Male is a masterwork in layered scents, caressing your senses with blends of heady botanicals that shift, overlap and give way to one another over time. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 May 2022", "Almost every Lynch film is a mystery to unravel, as is his television masterwork , Twin Peaks. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 5 May 2022", "Some consider Salomon\u2019s masterwork , housed at the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam, to be the first graphic novel. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1617, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-141355" }, "malicious abandonment":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": desertion of one spouse by the other without just cause" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-142346" }, "make up ground":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to move faster in order to come closer to someone or something ahead" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-145323" }, "manacle":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff", ": something used as a restraint", ": to confine (the hands) with manacles", ": to make fast or secure : bind", ": to restrain from movement, progress, or action" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-ni-k\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "band", "bind", "bond", "bracelet", "chain", "cuff(s)", "fetter", "handcuff(s)", "irons", "ligature", "shackle" ], "antonyms":[ "bind", "chain", "enchain", "enfetter", "fetter", "gyve", "handcuff", "pinion", "shackle", "trammel" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "manacles prevented the bear from roaming beyond a very small area", "the warring groups need to shake off the manacle of their troubled past and learn to live with one another in peace", "Verb", "manacled the prisoner to the wall", "in this situation, the police are manacled by unnecessary regulations", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Brown turned Milwaukee\u2019s defense from manacle to meme. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 4 May 2022", "How to Be an Antiracist is a journal of Kendi's efforts to free himself of the ideological manacles clamped upon him by a society suffused with white supremacism, capitalist exploitation, misogyny and the repression of unconventional sexuality. \u2014 Dallas News , 26 Aug. 2019", "From every officer\u2019s belt there dangled an insectlike furl of disposable plastic manacles . \u2014 Caleb Crain, Harper's magazine , 22 July 2019", "The genie is literally the slave of the lamp, his power bracelets actually manacles keeping him obedient to an endless round of masters. \u2014 Michael Dirda, Washington Post , 12 June 2019", "But beyond the frenzied mix of hormones and alcohol is an intense curiosity in the outside world, one that noisily landed three weeks ago on the doorsteps of Russians, unfiltered and free from the manacles of politics. \u2014 Amie Ferris-rotman, Washington Post , 9 July 2018", "One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. \u2014 Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press , 4 Apr. 2018", "The cellar dungeons were complete with bolts, chains and manacles for securing captives to the floors. \u2014 Jonathan W. White, Smithsonian , 27 Feb. 2018", "In her delivery room at St. Francis Hospital, a heavy manacle around her right wrist kept her fastened to the bed. \u2014 Rebecca Nelson, Cosmopolitan , 25 Oct. 2017", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "His hands were manacled to a chain belt at his waist, and his feet were bound by leg irons. \u2014 Pamela Colloff, ProPublica , 4 Dec. 2019", "During those endless days and nights, everything was done to break his will: solitary confinement, pressure to confess by cruel supervisors and the humiliation of being manacled while receiving medical attention. \u2014 Ariel Dorfman, New York Times , 27 Apr. 2018", "They are filmed in lingering close-up as the opening credits roll, a montage of them manacling the wrists, ankles, necks, and dreams of African American men. \u2014 Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press , 25 Feb. 2018", "Early practitioners in literary study, the history of language, and anthropology were often ideologically manacled by the cultural mores that encased their object of study. \u2014 Josephine Livingstone, New Republic , 25 Oct. 2017", "He was imprisoned and, along with several other artists, manacled for a period of 50 days. \u2014 Anne Glusker, Smithsonian , 6 Apr. 2017", "Although the new territory bolstered his neo-Soviet reclamation project, retaliatory sanctions from the West manacled the Russian economy. \u2014 Jack Dickey, SI.com , 10 July 2017", "Valedictorian Nickolina Doran told classmates not to let fear manacle them and halt their progress in life. \u2014 Bill Leukhardt, courant.com , 20 June 2017", "His hands were manacled in front of him; he was blindfolded by a dark hood pulled over his loose black Shirley Temple curls. \u2014 Robin Wright, The New Yorker , 24 Mar. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun", "Middle English manicle , from Anglo-French, from Latin manicula handle, diminutive of manicae shackles, armor for the hand, from manus hand \u2014 more at manual" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-150420" }, "materfamilias":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a woman who is head of a household" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u0101-t\u0259r-f\u0259-\u02c8mi-l\u0113-\u0259s", "\u02ccm\u00e4-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Latin, from mater + familias , archaic genitive of familia household \u2014 more at family" ], "first_known_use":[ "1756, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-163039" }, "Massanutten Mountain":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Virginia" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-s\u0259-\u02c8n\u0259-t\u1d4an" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-181352" }, "materia medica":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": substances used in the composition of medical remedies : drugs , medicine", ": a branch of medical science that deals with the sources, nature, properties, and preparation of drugs", ": a treatise on materia medica", ": substances used in the composition of medical remedies : drugs , medicine", ": a branch of medical science that deals with the sources, nature, properties, and preparation of drugs", ": a treatise on materia medica" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8tir-\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8me-di-k\u0259", "m\u0259-\u02cctir-\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8med-i-k\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, literally, medical matter" ], "first_known_use":[ "1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-191200" }, "Magahat":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a Bisayan people inhabiting the hills of southern Negros, Philippine islands", ": a member of the Magahat people" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6m\u00e4g\u0259\u00a6h\u00e4t" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "native name in southern Negros" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-194633" }, "manifestative":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": serving to manifest : demonstrative" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6man\u0259\u00a6fest\u0259tiv" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "French or Medieval Latin; French manifestatif , from Medieval Latin manifestativus , from Latin manifestatus + -ivus -ive" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-194928" }, "magnetic axis":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the straight line joining the two poles of a magnet (as the magnetic poles of the earth)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-213809" }, "manumission":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the act or process of manumitting", ": formal emancipation from slavery" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccman-y\u0259-\u02c8mi-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[ "emancipation", "enfranchisement", "freeing", "liberation" ], "antonyms":[ "enslavement" ], "examples":[ "the official manumission of the slaves came after the Civil War", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Bellerjeau discovered her manumission (legal freedom) certificate from 1803 and the name of her mother (Pender). \u2014 Claire Bellerjeau And Tiffany Yecke Brooks, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 May 2022", "Cascading from the table\u2019s edge is a manumission document releasing a family named Moore from chattel slavery as burning incense and a nearby plate of water quietly consecrate the sober scene. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022", "Hemings became free in 1796, according to a deed of manumission signed by Jefferson. \u2014 Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun , 28 Apr. 2022", "Bell also pointed out that Quakers like Hopkins frequently purchased slaves with the intent of freeing them, but were often required to maintain legal ownership \u2014 sometimes for years \u2014 due to laws regulating manumission . \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 28 Apr. 2022", "So, how has this great manumission remained largely unknown outside of a handful of history buffs and the growing body of descendants? \u2014 Eliott C. Mclaughlin, CNN , 5 Sep. 2021", "But Virginia repealed its manumission law in 1806, and in the 1820s, rejected attempts to abolish slavery. \u2014 Michael Barone, Arkansas Online , 24 June 2021", "Virginia in 1782, Delaware in 1787 and Maryland in 1790 passed manumission laws, regularizing granting freedom to slaves, as George Washington did in his will in 1799. \u2014 Michael Barone, Arkansas Online , 24 June 2021", "The terrible toll of lives lost and infrastructure destruction could have been avoided had the southern secessionists accepted a payment to conduct manumission en masse. \u2014 William Darity, Rolling Stone , 19 June 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin manumission-, manumissio , from manumittere" ], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-220112" }, "maquis":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": thick scrubby evergreen underbrush of Mediterranean shores", ": an area of such underbrush", ": a guerrilla fighter in the French underground during World War II", ": a band of maquis" ], "pronounciation":[ "ma-\u02c8k\u0113", "m\u00e4-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "French, from Italian macchie , plural of macchia thicket, sketch, spot" ], "first_known_use":[ "1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-224325" }, "Mantua":{ "type":[ "adjective or noun", "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a usually loose-fitting gown worn especially in the 17th and 18th centuries", "commune on the Mincio River west-southwest of Venice in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy population 47,969" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man(t)-sh(\u0259-)w\u0259", "\u02c8man-t\u0259-w\u0259", "\u02c8man-ch\u0259-w\u0259", "\u02c8manch-w\u0259", "\u02c8m\u00e4n-t\u00fc-\u00e4" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "modification of French manteau mantle" ], "first_known_use":[ "1678, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-224811" }, "Maidstone":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "town in southeastern England on the Medway River east-southeast of London population 107,627" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101d-st\u0259n", "-\u02ccst\u014dn" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-231201" }, "marginal head":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": sidehead" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-232822" }, "manifestation":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the act, process, or an instance of manifesting", ": something that manifests or is manifest", ": a perceptible , outward, or visible expression", ": one of the forms in which an individual is manifested", ": an occult phenomenon", ": materialization", ": a public demonstration of power and purpose", ": the act of showing plainly", ": something that makes clear : evidence", ": a perceptible, outward, or visible expression (as of a disease or abnormal condition)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-n\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8st\u0101-sh\u0259n", "-\u02ccfe-\u02c8st\u0101-", "\u02ccma-n\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8st\u0101-sh\u0259n", "\u02ccman-\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8st\u0101-sh\u0259n, -\u02ccfes-" ], "synonyms":[ "abstract", "avatar", "embodier", "embodiment", "epitome", "externalization", "genius", "icon", "ikon", "image", "incarnation", "incorporation", "instantiation", "objectification", "personification", "personifier" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love", "Recent Examples on the Web", "In one unbroken shot, the camera pans from room to room as the Spyders breach each home, a sinister manifestation of a society without privacy. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 14 June 2022", "But the real political manifestation of these events will come in 2024. \u2014 Scott Jennings, CNN , 10 June 2022", "The DeSantis administration\u2019s effort to narrow healthcare coverage for transgender residents is yet another manifestation of the Republican Party\u2019s drift toward abject soullessness and moral bankruptcy. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022", "But why is Liam Nesson frequenting this physical manifestation of one of the levels of hell from Dante's Inferno? \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 6 May 2022", "Other than prices going up, which is obviously the main manifestation of inflation, are there other ways that people might be able to observe the impacts of inflation out in the world? \u2014 Kira Bindrim, Quartz , 31 May 2022", "By a man who\u2019s molded the FCS team into a manifestation of his nicknames: Neon and Prime Time. Into a team that attracts fans and attention like Sanders did in his time. \u2014 Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al , 24 May 2022", "Maybe this is what plagues those who want to ban the book\u2014they\u2019re forced to see the manifestation of their hatred. \u2014 Brooklyn White, Essence , 29 Apr. 2022", "The grab-bag frenzy felt like a manifestation of the conflicting pressures on the Oscars right now. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-232847" }, "maroquin":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": morocco" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mar\u0259k\u0259\u0307n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "French, from Maroc Morocco" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-235927" }, "Mainite":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": mainer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101\u02ccn\u012bt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Maine state + English -ite" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-021925" }, "mawkish":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste", ": exaggeratedly or childishly emotional" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022f-kish" ], "synonyms":[ "chocolate-box", "cloying", "corny", "drippy", "fruity", "gooey", "lovey-dovey", "maudlin", "mushy", "novelettish", "saccharine", "sappy", "schmaltzy", "sentimental", "sloppy", "slushy", "soppy", "soupy", "spoony", "spooney", "sticky", "sugarcoated", "sugary", "wet" ], "antonyms":[ "unsentimental" ], "examples":[ "a mawkish plea for donations to the charity", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Sin City trash whiplashes with mawkish cute-kid sensitivity. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 3 Jan. 2022", "But the show made the relationship between Deborah and Ava spiky and unpredictable, touching without ever being mawkish , and revealing about the ways both women had to adapt to a show business world that judges females harshly. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 Dec. 2021", "This may sound mawkish \u2014but how much of our inner life is first learned through music? \u2014 The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021", "Even when the season slows down a bit, Sudeikis\u2019 vulnerability is touching, without ever being mawkish . \u2014 oregonlive , 20 July 2021", "In most hands, this business of the mother-figure who sacrifices all for a child would be mawkish . \u2014 Rumaan Alam, The New Republic , 12 Apr. 2021", "And so much of what concerned me as important in the earlier pages of my diary now seems mawkish , trivial or beneath notice. \u2014 Paul Theroux, New York Times , 30 Mar. 2020", "This finale suggests a mawkish yet useful fact: that the cure for perfectionism is love. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 26 Feb. 2020", "Despite multifaceted characters and convincing performances (particularly from Cosio and Soria), Lemus and Ch\u00e1vez\u2019s dialogue sometimes feels preachy, mawkish or on-the-nose. \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 13 Feb. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English mawke maggot, probably from Old Norse mathkr \u2014 more at maggot" ], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-032731" }, "mad money":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": discretionary money set aside for an emergency or for personal use", ": money that a woman carries to pay her fare home in case a date ends badly (as in a quarrel)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-051741" }, "machine rifle":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": automatic rifle" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-054603" }, "Maidu":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an Indian people of the Feather and American river valleys of California", ": a member of such people", ": a Pujunan language of the Maidu people", ": pujunan" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u012b(\u02cc)d\u00fc" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Maidu, literally, person, man" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-065550" }, "manaca":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the dried root of a shrub ( Brunfelsia hopeana ) of Brazil and the West Indies that has been used to treat rheumatism and syphilis" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man\u0259\u0307k\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Portuguese manac\u00e1 , from Tupi" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-072449" }, "make a wish":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to wish for something" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-073340" }, "markee":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of markee variant spelling of marquee 1" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-074921" }, "mantilla":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders especially by Spanish and Latin American women", ": a short light cape or cloak" ], "pronounciation":[ "man-\u02c8t\u0113-y\u0259", "man-\u02c8ti-l\u0259" ], "synonyms":[ "babushka", "bandanna", "bandana", "do-rag", "handkerchief", "kerchief", "madras" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a beautiful Spanish lady with a lace mantilla", "Recent Examples on the Web", "In 2014, then-University of Louisville President James Ramsey issued an apology after the Courier-Journal published a photo of him and staff wearing fake mustaches, mantilla veils and sombreros. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Sep. 2019", "In 2014, then-University of Louisville President James Ramsey issued an apology after the Courier-Journal published a photo of him and staff wearing fake mustaches, mantilla veils and sombreros. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Sep. 2019", "That Gothic edge was evoked again in the finale wedding dress, with the bride in a magnificent mantilla that extended into a cape. \u2014 Rhonda Richford, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 July 2018", "Growing up Catholic in America in the mid-century was a heady, paradoxical blend of excitement and repression, glamour and asceticism, mystery and cruelty, sensuality and sexism, beautiful lace mantillas and ugly saddle shoes. \u2014 Maureen Dowd, Vogue , 11 Apr. 2018", "The actress donned an angelic, white high-low ballgown flecked in gold, and accessorized with a mantilla veil-meets-capelet trimmed in a luxe row of beading. \u2014 Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR , 7 May 2018", "Seven young women filed into a packed room at the Hope CommUnity Center, wearing black mantillas over their heads and carrying cardboard tombstones. \u2014 Bianca Padr\u00f3 Ocasio, OrlandoSentinel.com , 8 Feb. 2018", "At the Vatican, while Melania Trump strictly followed tradition and protocol by wearing black and a mantilla , other high-profile visitors have taken liberties with their attire. \u2014 Seventeen , 25 May 2017", "Yet when Mrs. Trump shook his hand, a black mantilla draped over her hair, his face crinkled into a smile. \u2014 Mark Landler, New York Times , 28 May 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Spanish, diminutive of manta" ], "first_known_use":[ "1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-082422" }, "marginalia":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":[ ": marginal notes or embellishments (as in a book)", ": nonessential items" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4r-j\u0259-\u02c8n\u0101-l\u0113-\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Cobain\u2019s written and sonic marginalia continue to be excavated and parsed, from the 2002 book Journals to 2015\u2019s album and documentary Montage of Heck. \u2014 Brad Shoup, Billboard , 24 Mar. 2022", "The strikethroughs and marginalia of Sylvia Plath\u2019s manuscripts can deliver multiple monologues, showing us all that the finished poem leaves unsaid. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Feb. 2022", "Scholars have preserved about 400 volumes that contain Stalin\u2019s pometki\u2014markings, notes and marginalia . \u2014 Michael O\u2019donnell, WSJ , 4 Feb. 2022", "Both book and marginalia are acts of writing, collaborations between author and subject, text and reader \u2014 precisely the sort of communal-meaning making to which Barthes refers. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Nov. 2021", "My marginalia became a series of handholds on the placid smoothness of the page. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Nov. 2021", "Bookmarking and highlighting remain the only counterparts to dogearing and marginalia . \u2014 Ian Bogost, The Atlantic , 14 Sep. 2021", "This common medieval practice of marginalia as a space for the delightful, the grotesque, and the zany is enchantingly Groff\u2019s as well. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 Sep. 2021", "All the while, Rumsfeld produced his proverbs, doodling mystic marginalia in the pages of history, reducing war and torture and other awful realities into blunt queries and gruff turns of phrase. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 July 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, from Medieval Latin, neuter plural of marginalis" ], "first_known_use":[ "1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-083327" }, "mainsheet":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a line by which the mainsail is trimmed and secured" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccsh\u0113t" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-090303" }, "mast cell":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a granulocyte that occurs especially in connective tissue and has basophilic granules containing substances (such as histamine and heparin) which mediate allergic reactions", ": a granulocyte that occurs especially in connective tissue and has basophilic granules containing substances (as histamine and heparin) which mediate allergic reactions" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mast-", "\u02c8mast-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Anderson suffers from a mast cell disorder, which means her body cannot easily regulate heat. \u2014 Ko Lyn Cheang, The Indianapolis Star , 14 June 2022", "Nine months after welcoming their first child with boyfriend Alev Aydin, Halsey has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sj\u00f6gren's syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 11 May 2022", "The drug was approved to treat the three different subtypes of the blood disorder, which include mast cell leukemia. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2021", "About 60% of study participants will have either a history of severe allergic reactions to food, bee stings or drugs, or a diagnosis of a mast cell disorder, a disease that predisposes a person to life-threatening reactions similar to allergies. \u2014 Anna Kuchment, Dallas News , 14 May 2021", "The National Institutes of Health said Wednesday that a clinical trial is underway to study whether someone who is highly allergic or has a mast cell disorder is at higher risk for an allergic reaction to the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines. \u2014 Evan Macdonald, cleveland , 8 Apr. 2021", "One is mast cell activation syndrome, which can produce fatigue, pain and problems with thinking and memory; infection can sometimes initiate it. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Jan. 2021", "Some have symptoms that more closely fit with other chronic illnesses, including dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, or mast cell activation syndrome. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 19 Aug. 2020", "For allergic conjunctivitis, antihistamine or mast cell stabilizer eye drops are common treatments. \u2014 Claire Gillespie, Health.com , 26 Nov. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "partial translation of German Mastzelle , from Mast food, mast (from Old High German) + Zelle cell" ], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1890, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-093752" }, "madnep":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": cow parsnip":[], ": wild parsnip":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "mad entry 1 + English dialect nep, neep turnip, parsnip, from Middle English nepe":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161101" }, "machine rest":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a fixed support for holding a firearm while it is fired (as for determining the accuracy of the weapon or checking ammunition loadings)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-110629" }, "Maybird":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": any of various birds that tend to appear or be heard in May: such as":[], ": bobolink":[], ": knot entry 3":[], ": whimbrel":[], ": wood thrush":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-161355" }, "Maid Marian":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a companion of Robin Hood in some forms of his legend" ], "pronounciation":[ "-\u02c8mer-\u0113-\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1756, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-113317" }, "machine-readable":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": directly usable by a computer" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259-\u02c8sh\u0113n-\u02c8r\u0113-d\u0259-b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1958, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-115353" }, "manualism":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the teaching of deaf persons by the manual method" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8many\u0259(w\u0259)\u02ccliz\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-132153" }, "manumise":{ "type":[ "transitive verb" ], "definitions":[ ": manumit" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8many\u0259\u02ccm\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "irregular from Latin manumissus , past participle" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-133850" }, "malware":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning", ": software that is designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning and that can be used to commit cybercrime (as by revealing passwords, PINs, and other sensitive data)" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mal-\u02ccwer", "\u02c8mal-\u02ccwer" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "This is probably not a virus or malware in the technical sense. \u2014 Chron , 2 Feb. 2022", "Most of those attacks came from Internet-of-Things devices infected with the open source Mirai botnet malware and lower-volume UDP protocol attacks. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 28 Jan. 2022", "Protect your computer from viruses and malware with one of many software options. \u2014 Leigh Shulman, Wired , 19 Jan. 2022", "Fraudsters are aiming to scam people out of personal information or install malware or spyware on devices. \u2014 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press , 2 Dec. 2021", "Authorities say the app blocks spam calls and reports malware , but users say it is used to track Internet activity. \u2014 Clay Chandler And Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 14 Sep. 2021", "Unsuspecting victims allow these unauthorized technicians to access their computers remotely and then install unwanted programs or malware that can steal sensitive information or corrupt data and services. \u2014 Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes , 10 June 2022", "The image below shows a summary of all of the malware \u2019s evasions techniques. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 9 June 2022", "Schulte and his colleagues worked on sophisticated malware with such code names as AngerQuake and Brutal Kangaroo. \u2014 Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "mal icious + -ware (as in software )" ], "first_known_use":[ "1990, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-143028" }, "manualiter":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": on the manuals only", "\u2014 compare pedaliter" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmany\u0259\u02c8wal\u0259t\u0259(r)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, from Medieval Latin, by hand, from Latin manualis manual" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-150031" }, "manuscript":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": written by hand or typed", ": a written or typewritten composition or document as distinguished from a printed copy", ": a document submitted for publication", ": writing as opposed to print", ": a document written by hand especially before the development of printing", ": the original copy of a writer's work before it is printed" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-y\u0259-\u02ccskript", "\u02c8man-y\u0259-\u02ccskript" ], "synonyms":[ "calligraphy", "handwriting", "longhand", "penmanship", "script" ], "antonyms":[ "print", "type", "typewriting" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "The library owns the author's original manuscript .", "a copy of the composer's manuscript", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Sikander\u2019s anti-nostalgic relationship to the manuscript tradition allows her to both advance and deconstruct its idioms. \u2014 Naib Mian, The New Yorker , 1 June 2022", "That bucolic vision was disrupted when the university president, aware of Stewart\u2019s knowledge of early Christian sites in the Middle East, asked him to take on a manuscript preservation project for the Orthodox Christian church in northern Lebanon. \u2014 Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine , 20 May 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Le Chevalier\u2019s manuscript \u2014written in (eccentric) French, the lingua franca of diplomacy, one of his ephemeral m\u00e9tiers\u2014has its own picaresque history. \u2014 Judith Thurman, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022", "Due to Gardiner\u2019s proximity to park headquarters at Mammoth Hot Springs, the park built a Heritage and Research Center that houses manuscript , book and object collections related to Yellowstone\u2019s history there in 2005. \u2014 Megan Kate Nelson, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 June 2022", "The Gas Company, a bookbinding studio, spent two months creating the project, with several days needed to just print out the manuscript , Doug Laxdal, the company\u2019s principal owner, told the Associated Press. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 24 May 2022", "Humans likely have been in Utah since the Pleistocene epoch, between 15,000 to 20,000 years ago, the high point of Lake Bonneville, according to Baxter\u2019s manuscript , which in part draws upon the work of numerous scientists and historians. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 May 2022", "The manuscript , dated December 1829, has not been seen publicly since it was sold in New York in 1916, according to Henry Wessells, an associate at James Cummins Bookseller. \u2014 CNN , 1 Apr. 2022", "During the coming days \u2014 that turn into weeks \u2014 Lowen juggles a flirtation with Jeremy with reading chapters of Verity\u2019s manuscript , which are presented in full. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Mar. 2022", "While the earliest descriptions of diamonds were found in a Sanskrit manuscript dated to 320-296 BCE, the reason many people today own diamonds is thanks to modern-day marketing. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 28 Feb. 2022", "An 18th-century Tibetan manuscript is a mere scrap of paper, but one carrying a vocal and instrumental score for a Tantric serenade. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Adjective", "Latin manu scriptus" ], "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "1597, in the meaning defined above", "Noun", "1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-153846" }, "manageable":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": capable of being managed":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-ni-j\u0259-b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases.", "They divided the students into three manageable groups.", "The conditioner makes your hair more manageable .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "By doing so, those long-term goals feel more manageable and more realistic. \u2014 Dave Cantin, Forbes , 30 June 2022", "Ride wait times are also more manageable , although the addition of the line-shortening program Genie+ will alter this further. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 May 2022", "Despite the magnitude of demise caused by the coronavirus, the end of human life feels no more manageable now than before. \u2014 Lori Waxman, chicagotribune.com , 8 Dec. 2021", "Each wave of Covid-19 patients that has crashed through the doors of Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens has been more manageable than the last. \u2014 Brianna Abbott, WSJ , 25 Oct. 2021", "That's still a dangerous situation, but one that's more manageable than having two separate, equally-sized viral outbreaks working in tandem. \u2014 Tim O'donnell, The Week , 12 Sep. 2021", "Exhibits feel entirely manageable and yet complete, as if no stone has been left unturned in telling the story of the existing subject. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Sep. 2021", "In doing so, global warming would level off at 1.5 degrees Celsius \u2014 not great, but far more manageable than what would occur if humanity did nothing. \u2014 Danielle Campoamor, refinery29.com , 10 Aug. 2021", "So far, the Fed thinks inflation is manageable and mainly caused by the supply chain crisis and the labor shortage. \u2014 Charles Riley, CNN , 22 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1598, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-155718" }, "May basket":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a small basket holding a gift (as of flowers or candy) hung at the door of a favored person on May Day" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-161238" }, "marum":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": cat thyme" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma(a)r\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Latin marum, maron , from Greek maron" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-170405" }, "magi":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of magi plural of magus" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-174313" }, "mast brown":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a brownish orange that is less strong and slightly lighter than leather and yellower, lighter, and stronger than spice" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "mast entry 3" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-182447" }, "manqueller":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a killer of men : murderer , homicide" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man\u02cckwel\u0259(r)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English, from man entry 1 + queller killer, from quellen to kill, quell + -er" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-190827" }, "maintain life":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to make it possible for life to exist or continue" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-191213" }, "make a virtue (out) of necessity":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to benefit from something that one is forced to do" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-211631" }, "Marseilles":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a firm cotton fabric that is similar to piqu\u00e9" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u00e4r-\u02c8s\u0101lz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Marseilles , France" ], "first_known_use":[ "1762, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-214327" }, "mayhappen":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of mayhappen chiefly dialectal variant of mayhap" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-215420" }, "main shaft":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a principal drive shaft (as in a machine shop or in a motor vehicle)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-215658" }, "materials science":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the scientific study of the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture (such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Not really, according to Michael Hickner, a professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State. \u2014 Patricia Marx, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022", "Kim, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and of materials science and engineering at the University of Arizona, recently received a $600,000 award from the National Science Foundation to make his vision a reality. \u2014 Melina Walling, The Arizona Republic , 22 Apr. 2022", "Based in Whitefish, Montana, and funded entirely by Techmanski, the company is small, agile, and able to take advantage of the latest innovations in materials science . \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 18 Sep. 2021", "Their research will focus on areas including materials science , health technologies and plant science to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit life on the planet, according to NASA. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 27 Apr. 2022", "Today, a partnership between Himalayan farmers via Himalayan Wild Fibers, an Italian fiber spinner and Candiani Denim, and the materials science and lifestyle brand PANGAIA, marks a new chapter in denim\u2019s history. \u2014 Brooke Roberts-islam, Forbes , 19 Oct. 2021", "Until this point, my work in social justice was largely separate from my technical work as a student of materials science and engineering. \u2014 Grace Wickerson, Scientific American , 24 Feb. 2022", "Researchers are also starting to use materials science to track down a potential trade in colors. \u2014 Carolyn Wilke, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 Nov. 2021", "The aftermarket accessory is the brainchild of Anthony Diamond, a materials science and engineering Ph.D. and early Cybertruck reservation holder, according to the concept\u2019s website. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 8 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1956, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-230835" }, "maintain one's cool/composure":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to not become angry or upset" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-001602" }, "mannerliness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": showing good manners", ": showing good manners" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r-l\u0113", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259r-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "civil", "courteous", "genteel", "gracious", "polite", "well-bred" ], "antonyms":[ "discourteous", "ill-bred", "ill-mannered", "impolite", "inconsiderate", "mannerless", "rude", "thoughtless", "uncivil", "ungenteel", "ungracious", "unmannered", "unmannerly" ], "examples":[ "When he was a child, he was quiet and mannerly .", "a mannerly child is welcome everywhere", "Recent Examples on the Web", "After a few minutes of gorging itself on red and green cupcake frosting, the bear eventually went on its merry way, this time making a mannerly exit through an open door to the backyard. \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 26 June 2014", "The last few years weren\u2019t exactly a mannerly period of polite disagreement in our national life. \u2014 Rich Lowry, National Review , 2 Nov. 2021", "At the previous debate, Mr. Biden quickly abandoned mannerly efforts to draw contrasts with her, and other high-polling rivals had until Tuesday largely refrained from issuing piercing criticism onstage. \u2014 Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times , 16 Oct. 2019", "Waiting for a reasonable amount of time before politely excusing yourself and walking away is, in fact, the adult and mannerly thing to do. \u2014 Judith Martin, Washington Post , 21 Sep. 2019", "Waiting for a reasonable amount of time before politely excusing yourself and walking away is, in fact, the adult and mannerly thing to do. \u2014 Judith Martin, The Mercury News , 21 Sep. 2019", "Poured tableside, the shellfish broth flows in a khaki cascade from the spout of an orange kettle, landing in a shallow bowl with a mannerly splish. \u2014 Fortune , 11 Aug. 2019", "The photographer Mia Warren and her teenage daughter Pearl live a freewheeling lifestyle that excites and intimidates the Richardsons, a clan of six led by the mannerly Elena. \u2014 The Atlantic , 28 June 2019", "Gard\u2019s lieutenant, the mannerly Margareta B\u04e7ttiger, then a physician and young mother who was earning her Ph.D., had the unenviable task of approaching Mrs. X\u2019s physician to gather her health history. \u2014 Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books , 23 May 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1529, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-001630" }, "majorize":{ "type":[ "intransitive verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to convert a try" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101j\u0259\u02ccr\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-001929" }, "mast house":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a small deckhouse built around a mast to serve as a support for derricks or sometimes as a winch platform and used for housing electric control equipment where electric winches are fitted" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-013316" }, "malihini":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a newcomer or stranger among the people of Hawaii" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4-li-\u02c8h\u0113-n\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Hawaiian" ], "first_known_use":[ "1914, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-013500" }, "manumea":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": tooth-billed pigeon" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4n\u0259\u02c8m\u0101\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Samoan" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-015200" }, "master-at-arms":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a petty officer charged with maintaining discipline aboard ship" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-at-\u02c8\u00e4rmz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1732, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-174721" }, "mainstream":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a prevailing current or direction of activity or influence", ": having, reflecting, or being compatible with the prevailing attitudes and values of a society or group", ": to place (a student, such as a disabled child) in regular school classes", ": to incorporate in the mainstream", ": relating to or being tobacco smoke that is drawn (as from a cigarette) directly into the mouth of the smoker and is usually inhaled into the lungs \u2014 compare sidestream" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccstr\u0113m", "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02c8str\u0113m", "\u02ccm\u0101n-\u02ccstr\u0113m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Verb", "The poor should be mainstreamed into the private health-insurance system.", "Ideas that were once controversial have now become mainstreamed .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "As Juneteenth has made its way into the mainstream , some activists and leaders point to the systemic inequities that Black Americans continue to face, such as the racial wealth gap, disproportionate incarceration and longstanding health disparities. \u2014 Harmeet Kaur, CNN , 18 June 2022", "This data\u2014and a lot of it\u2014is crucial for developing safe autonomous vehicles and bringing them into the mainstream . \u2014 Patrick Moorhead, Forbes , 16 June 2022", "But Whitters has not yet won over the radio program directors without whom no country singer, no matter how critically acclaimed, can be considered a mainstream success. \u2014 Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022", "Hudson\u2019s interest in clean beauty started 15 years ago\u2013way before the category hit mainstream success\u2013after meeting Juice Beauty founder Karen Behnke. \u2014 Bella Cacciatore, Glamour , 13 June 2022", "By The New York Times DeFi exploded into the mainstream in 2021, as the prices of Bitcoin and Ether surged and crypto became a cultural phenomenon. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022", "The best thing about this world of infinite content is the times that something surprising breaks through into the mainstream . \u2014 K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG , 8 June 2022", "Many of them, like Molinaro, are then turning their popularity on the app into mainstream success, with book deals, sponsorships, music contracts and pop-up shops. \u2014 Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News , 4 June 2022", "In that way, the upcoming hearings fit squarely into the mainstream of American government oversight. \u2014 Jennifer Selin, The Conversation , 2 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Those ads drew criticism from crypto skeptics, but they were tied to mainstream companies with hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022", "There\u2019s been a major impact in terms of what Tesla has done to mainstream the idea of electric vehicles. \u2014 Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022", "His Garthness is making one of his periodic interruptions of his retirement to play us the hits; the man who introduced stadium rock excess to mainstream country performance is back in the stadium. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022", "No one has done more to mainstream the great replacement theory than Tucker Carlson, the perpetually be-sneered Fox News host. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 17 May 2022", "The barriers to entry aren\u2019t very high, the products are not too complex compared to internal combustion engines, and mainstream automotive companies are investing in building massive scale. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022", "In the years since Charlottesville, replacement theory has moved from the online fringe to mainstream right-wing politics. \u2014 Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News , 17 May 2022", "In the years since Charlottesville, replacement theory has moved from the online fringe to mainstream right-wing politics. \u2014 Chris Megerian, ajc , 17 May 2022", "In the years since Charlottesville, replacement theory has moved from the online fringe to mainstream right-wing politics. \u2014 Chris Megerian, BostonGlobe.com , 17 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1599, in the meaning defined above", "Adjective", "1955, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "1974, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-174748" }, "Maj Gen":{ "type":[ "abbreviation" ], "definitions":{ "major general":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-155843" }, "Maelzel's metronome":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": metronome" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8melts\u0259lz-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "after Johann N. Maelzel (M\u00e4lzel) \u20201838 German musician, its inventor" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-174950" }, "magnum opus":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a great work", ": the greatest achievement of an artist or writer" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-n\u0259m-\u02c8\u014d-p\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "chef d'oeuvre", "classic", "masterpiece", "masterwork" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "His last novel was his magnum opus .", "this symphony is usually considered Beethoven's magnum opus", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Initially, Tatum looked ticketed for another memorable postseason evening, matching his Milwaukee magnum opus . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022", "Morgan had already worked for Hearst's mother and the two had known each other for about 15 years before Hearst hired her to create his architectural magnum opus . \u2014 Olivia Hosken, Town & Country , 11 May 2022", "Ayan Mukerji\u2019s magnum opus \u2018Brahmastra Part One: Shiva,\u2019 is now galloping towards the finishing line after years in the making. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 6 June 2022", "Recently, Stevens helped Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese bring forth a 4K restoration of his father\u2019s magnum opus , Giant, which premiered at the Turner Classic Movies festival in Los Angeles in April. \u2014 Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 May 2022", "The director of The Godfather wants to make one more cinematic magnum opus before the end of his career, and now the cast has officially been set. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 13 May 2022", "This year\u2019s best picture race features a musical, a western, a sci-fi epic, a neo-noir, a youth comedy, a disaster flick, a sports movie, a personal memoir, a scrappy Sundance crowd-pleaser and a Cannes auteur\u2019s magnum opus . \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 22 Mar. 2022", "Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton publicly corrected the invite list of the 2021 gala by paying for tickets of three Black designers \u2014 Edvin Thompson of Theophilio, Kenneth Nicholson and Jason Rembert \u2014 to attend their industry's magnum opus event. \u2014 Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY , 2 May 2022", "While the sports teams brought Arthur fame, and the liquor business a fortune, the Feadship was his magnum opus . \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 26 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Latin" ], "first_known_use":[ "1791, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-182303" }, "matchboarding":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a quantity of matchboards", ": something made of matchboards" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-183253" }, "market maker":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an intermediary in a stock exchange who controls buy and sell orders (as by purchase and resale) for a particular stock or group of stocks" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "While doing so, the market maker also takes a short position in the futures market or buys a put option or bearish bet, keeping his exposure price-neutral. \u2014 Omkar Godbole, Forbes , 6 June 2022", "In return, the market maker pays the broker for the right to fill the investors\u2019 orders. \u2014 Alexander Osipovich, WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022", "Earlier this year, the House Financial Services Committee asked Reddit CEO Steve Huffman to testify alongside executives at Robinhood, market maker Citadel, and hedge fund Melvin Capital. \u2014 Jessica Mathews, Fortune , 12 June 2021", "Many decentralized applications function by virtue of aggregating capital into liquidity pools which serve the role of a market maker . \u2014 Nicholas Gans, Forbes , 15 Nov. 2021", "When an investor places an order to buy a stock on its app, Robinhood routes the order to a market maker like Citadel Securities, which then handles execution \u2014 and pays Robinhood for that privilege. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 19 Oct. 2021", "When an investor places an order to buy a stock on its app, Robinhood routes the order to a market maker like Citadel Securities, which then handles execution \u2014 and pays Robinhood for that privilege. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 19 Oct. 2021", "When an investor places an order to buy a stock on its app, Robinhood routes the order to a market maker like Citadel Securities, which then handles execution \u2014 and pays Robinhood for that privilege. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 19 Oct. 2021", "The company does not act as a market maker or trade any of its own assets, Yates says. \u2014 Jeremy Kahn, Fortune , 12 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1962, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-185113" }, "mam":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun ()" ], "definitions":[ ": mom", ": an Indian people of southwestern Guatemala", ": a member of such people", ": a Mayan language of the Mam people", "milliampere minute" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mam", "\u02c8m\u00e4m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun (1)", "of baby-talk origin", "Noun (2)", "Spanish mame , of American Indian origin" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191210" }, "mast hounds":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":[ ": hounds" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "mast entry 1" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191555" }, "matrimonial":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": of or relating to marriage, the married state, or married persons", ": of or relating to marriage" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-tr\u0259-\u02c8m\u014d-n\u0113-\u0259l", "-ny\u0259l", "\u02ccma-tr\u0259-\u02c8m\u014d-n\u0113-\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "conjugal", "connubial", "marital", "married", "nuptial", "wedded" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "she plans to focus on matrimonial concerns after she's established in her career", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Nancy Chemtob, a matrimonial lawyer, has helped Mary-Kate Olsen, Tory Burch, Bobby Flay and other celebrities get divorced. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022", "But civil and matrimonial lawyer Marilyn Chinitz disagreed, countering that the op-ed clearly referenced Depp and a domestic violence claim Heard publicly made against him two years prior. \u2014 Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News , 12 May 2022", "The first is weddings: this year will see the highest number of matrimonial celebrations since 1984. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 9 May 2022", "Dylan Mitchell, Partner in the New York City office of Blank Rome, handles complex matrimonial disputes, custody, and visitation matters for high-net-worth and high-profile clients. \u2014 Legal Entertainment, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022", "When creating his matrimonial profile on IITIIMShaadi.com, a male engineer can pick his alma mater from the 14 Indian institutions listed on the site. \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 31 Mar. 2022", "One of India\u2019s most popular matrimonial sites is reportedly looking to expand its services to the LGBTQ community. \u2014 Sushmita Pathak, The Christian Science Monitor , 14 Mar. 2022", "The piece from Elie Saab\u2019s spring 2022 couture collection was a worthy look for a bride, and a fitting choice for promoting a rom-com with a matrimonial theme. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 14 Feb. 2022", "Back in 1996, Mittal founded matrimonial site Shaadi.com. \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 19 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191617" }, "matchmake":{ "type":[ "intransitive verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to bring about a marriage especially by scheming" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "back-formation from matchmaker" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-193148" }, "maroola":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of maroola variant spelling of marula" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-202026" }, "Magnum":{ "type":[ "noun", "trademark" ], "definitions":[ ": a large wine bottle holding about 1.5 liters", "\u2014 see foramen magnum" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mag-n\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Make a lasagna, grab a magnum , and invite some friends over for an indoor puzzle party with this Indoor Party Puzzle. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 26 Apr. 2022", "Franklin\u2019s magnum sea opus would be covered over with gravel and dirt. \u2014 Steve Ditlea, SPIN , 14 Mar. 2022", "Both rounds were fired out of a .300 Winchester magnum . \u2014 NBC News , 18 Feb. 2022", "The easy-to-use system includes a proprietary topper that snugly fits on any bottle type (standard, half bottle, magnum ) as well as a charger that injects a layer of CO2 gas to protect the leftover wine. \u2014 Stephanie Cain, Fortune , 13 Nov. 2021", "At the same competition, the Ferrari Perl\u00e9 Nero Riserva 2012 in magnum was named the Blanc de Noirs World Champion. \u2014 Janice O'leary, Robb Report , 17 Dec. 2021", "Priced at $6,000 per magnum , the Cuv\u00e9e Des Enchanteleurs 1959 is an equal part blend of the house\u2019s six historical crus that were on the lees for 62 years. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 2 Dec. 2021", "Limited edition magnum sizes will also be available at $86 each. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 18 Nov. 2021", "If the 750s are sold out, go for a magnum or larger. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 13 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun", "Latin, neuter of magnus great" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1788, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-202255" }, "majid":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": of or relating to the Majidae", ": a crab of the family Majidae : a typical spider crab" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101j\u0259\u0307d", "\u02c8maj-", "\"" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Adjective", "New Latin Majidae or Maiidae" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-203340" }, "machine shop":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a workshop in which work is machined to size and assembled", ": a workshop in which metal articles are put together" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "There are administrators from local colleges, an optometrist, machine shop workers, a bank president, truck drivers, ranchers and service industry workers. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022", "The pair got to talking about robots, a subject that had long interested DeGray, who grew up around his family\u2019s machine shop . \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022", "Kress said the two parcels previously included houses, as well as industrial uses, including a filling station, a machine shop and a plastics research laboratory. \u2014 La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 5 May 2022", "Another shared a photo of its patriarch standing in front of his sewing machine shop in Harput in the Ottoman Empire, in a region of modern-day Turkey. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2022", "Avalon: Avalon Precision Castings is closing its manufacturing facility in Brook Park and its machine shop in North Royalton, which will lead to 55 people losing their jobs, reports Sean McDonnell. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 9 Mar. 2022", "By his twentieth birthday, having discovered that he wasn\u2019t cut out for the back-breaking life of a longshoreman or stevedore, P.J. tried his hand as a brass finisher at an East Boston machine shop . \u2014 Neal Thompson, Town & Country , 22 Feb. 2022", "That plastic male flycatcher was created with the help of Greg Shipman at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute\u2019s machine shop . \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Feb. 2022", "Dalton had brought Shapiro an original Hartford hook, forged as early as the 1920s in the department\u2019s original machine shop behind their Main Street fire station. \u2014 Rebecca Lurye, courant.com , 9 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1827, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-204250" }, "maghzen":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of maghzen variant spelling of makhzan" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-205047" }, "maen":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of maen Scottish variant of moan" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-205134" }, "mawl":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of mawl variant spelling of maul:1" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-210135" }, "maenad":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": bacchante", ": an unnaturally excited or distraught woman" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0113-\u02ccnad" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Latin maenad-, maenas , from Greek mainad-, mainas , from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit \u2014 more at mind" ], "first_known_use":[ "1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-210240" }, "market":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a meeting together of people for the purpose of trade by private purchase and sale and usually not by auction", ": the people assembled at such a meeting", ": a public place where a market is held", ": a place where provisions are sold at wholesale", ": a retail establishment usually of a specified kind", ": the act or an instance of buying and selling", ": the rate or price offered for a commodity or security", ": a geographic area of demand for commodities or services", ": a specified category of potential buyers", ": the course of commercial activity by which the exchange of commodities is effected : extent of demand", ": an opportunity for selling", ": the available supply of or potential demand for specified goods or services", ": the area of economic activity in which buyers and sellers come together and the forces of supply and demand affect prices", ": in the position of being a potential buyer", ": available for purchase", ": up for sale", ": to expose for sale in a market", ": sell", ": to deal in a market", ": a public place where people gather to buy and sell things", ": a store where foods are sold to the public", ": a region in which something can be sold", ": an opportunity for selling something", ": to sell or promote the sale of", ": the rate or price at which a security or commodity is currently selling : market price", ": a geographical area of demand for commodities or services", ": a formal organized system enabling the transaction of business between buyers and sellers of commodities", "\u2014 see also stock market", ": a specified category of potential buyers", ": the course of commercial activity by which the exchange of commodities is accomplished", ": an opportunity for selling", ": the available supply of or potential demand for specified goods or services", ": the area of economic activity in which buyers and sellers come together and the forces of supply and demand affect prices" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259t", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "call", "demand", "request" ], "antonyms":[ "deal (in)", "merchandise", "merchandize", "put up", "retail", "sell", "vend" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Washington has lottery talent but there was not a great market for point guards. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022", "Many famous musicians have cashed in on a frothy market for song catalogs in recent years, capitalizing on interest from both music companies and financial firms. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "While a cooler real estate market is by no means an indicator that Redfin is preparing to file for bankruptcy, layoffs at the company are a signal that Redfin\u2019s rapid growth over the past few years might be cooling too. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 23 June 2022", "The Encinitas Vegan Food Pop-Up, which kicked off its latest season of events in Encinitas last Saturday, opens a new Vista market Friday in a south Vista industrial park. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 June 2022", "Here are the top three things not to do in a cyclical market : 1. \u2014 Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes , 22 June 2022", "Buoyed by soaring crypto prices, NFTs became a $40 billion market last year. \u2014 Kevin Collier, NBC News , 22 June 2022", "ShortFest takes pains to maintain a market and a forum for filmmakers to meet industryites who attend, and Sharma underscores that plenty of shorts do sell out of the festival. \u2014 Andrew Barker, Variety , 22 June 2022", "Whether one down week is simply an anomaly or the harbinger of a slowing prime real estate market is an open question. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 22 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "In 2019, Facebook agreed to stop allowing advertisers to use gender, age and zip codes \u2013 which often act as proxies for race\u2013 to market housing, credit and job openings to its users. \u2014 Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post , 21 June 2022", "Overall, Roku believes that content providers can benefit from deploying different strategies to market to various streamer behaviors. \u2014 Chris Morris, Variety , 8 June 2022", "Shop around for the best possible deal and research lenders that market to consumers with bad credit. \u2014 Quora, Forbes , 4 June 2022", "Patap said Netflix\u2019s past growth helped fuel more building developers to market their properties to streamers during the pandemic, especially as there was hesitancy about traditional office space during the pandemic. \u2014 Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022", "But does that mean the social platform is an effective place for small- and medium-size businesses to market their products and services? \u2014 Candace Nelson, WSJ , 29 Apr. 2022", "Venture capital has backed lots of companies that market trials to patients. \u2014 Alexander Saint-amand, Fortune , 25 Apr. 2022", "Marijuana businesses will take advantage of the holiday to sell and market their products. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 20 Apr. 2022", "The beverage's Fortnite debut is another sign of how brands are using video games to market their products directly to gamers. \u2014 Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN , 4 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun and Verb", "Middle English, probably from Continental Germanic; akin to Old Saxon markat marketplace, Old High German marc\u0101t , both ultimately from Latin mercatus trade, marketplace, from mercari to trade, from merc-, merx merchandise" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)", "Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-210325" }, "magnophorite":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a mineral NaKCaMg 5 Si 8 O 23 OH of the amphibole group consisting of silicate of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium" ], "pronounciation":[ "mag\u02c8n\u00e4f\u0259\u02ccr\u012bt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "magno- + phor- + -ite" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-212106" }, "mastax":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the pharynx of a rotifer usually containing several horny pieces most commonly consisting of an incus and mallei", ": the lore of a bird" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma\u02ccstaks" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, from Greek, mouth, jaws; akin to Greek masasthai to chew" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-084612" }, "masterbatch":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a mixture that consists of rubber or plastic with one or more compounding ingredients in definite proportions but higher concentrations than in a normal mix and that is used for convenience in compounding", ": to mix into a masterbatch" ], "pronounciation":[ "\"" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun", "master entry 3 + batch" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-075359" }, "madras":{ "type":[ "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban", ": a fine plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usually of cotton with varied designs (such as plaid) in bright colors or in white", ": a light open usually cotton fabric with a heavy design used for curtains", "\u2014 see tamil nadu", "city and port on the Bay of Bengal in southern India population 4,646,732" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-dr\u0259s", "m\u0259-\u02c8dras", "-\u02c8dr\u00e4s", "m\u0259-\u02c8dras", "-\u02c8dr\u00e4s" ], "synonyms":[ "babushka", "bandanna", "bandana", "do-rag", "handkerchief", "kerchief", "mantilla" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "an Indian woman wearing a madras in bright yellow" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Madras , India" ], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-080531" }, "Mantidae":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of Mantidae (Entry 1 of 2) taxonomic synonym of manteidae", "Definition of Mantidae (Entry 2 of 2) taxonomic synonym of mobulidae" ], "pronounciation":[ "-t\u0259\u02ccd\u0113", "\"" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, from Mantis , type genus + -idae", "New Latin, from Manta , type genus + -idae" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-081438" }, "marker bed":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": marker sense 2j" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-081902" }, "man Friday":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an efficient and devoted aide or employee : a right-hand man" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Friday , servant in Robinson Crusoe (1719), novel by Daniel Defoe" ], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1809, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090043" }, "managed care":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a system of health care (as by an HMO or PPO) that controls costs by placing limits on physicians' fees and by restricting the patient's choice of physicians", ": a system of providing health care (as by an HMO or a PPO) that is designed to control costs through managed programs in which the physician accepts constraints on the amount charged for medical care and the patient is limited in the choice of a physician" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccman-ijd-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Currently in California, like so much in healthcare, our poor and vulnerable communities are often shut out of places like City of Hope \u2014 in part because managed care plans in our state insurance, Medi-Cal, aren\u2019t required to contract with them. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022", "Half of the Medicaid managed care patients who don\u2019t choose a provider get automatically enrolled by the state in CountyCare. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 22 June 2022", "There\u2019s also the fact that, thanks to advances in healthcare, better lifestyle habits, and managed care , society is getting older. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 10 June 2022", "The appeals process covers claims denied by private and employer-sponsored insurance, as well as Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 15 Mar. 2022", "When Waymark contracts with a Medicaid managed care organization, the company is betting this new workforce paired with software to better coordinate the patient\u2019s overall journey and connect them with wraparound services will reduce costs. \u2014 Katie Jennings, Forbes , 4 Jan. 2022", "The company is among the largest players in health-insurance plans sold through the Affordable Care Act\u2019s marketplaces, in Medicaid managed care , and in the Medicare Advantage sector. \u2014 Matt Grossman, WSJ , 14 Dec. 2021", "Dental coverage sometimes is available through Medicare Advantage managed care plans, which now cover about 40 percent of Medicare enrollees. \u2014 Howard Gleckman, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021", "After a more-than-two-year effort to overhaul Ohio's Medicaid managed care system, state senators are asking for what could amount to a redo of the whole thing. \u2014 Titus Wu, The Enquirer , 3 June 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1982, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090619" }, "matrilocality":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": residence especially of a newly married couple with the wife's family or people" ], "pronounciation":[ "\"+" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "matrilocal + -ity" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090851" }, "market research":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": research into the size, location, and makeup of a product market" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The global accounting-software market is expected to expand over the next five years by a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10%, or roughly $7 billion annually, according to market research firm Technavio. \u2014 Angus Loten, WSJ , 13 June 2022", "The ban ended in 2006, allowing manufacturers to return to the market without restrictions in place, save for an agreement to conduct long-term post- market research studies. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune , 10 June 2022", "This hasn't stopped the demand for tracking gadgets; the sleep technology market was worth $12 billion in 2020, according to market research company, Pitchbook. \u2014 Milly Chan, CNN , 17 May 2022", "The global adjustable bed market will reach $12.41 billion in the next six years, growing an average of 9% a year until 2028, according to market research firm Data Bridge. \u2014 Tiffany Ap, Quartz , 7 May 2022", "The global wound-care market is huge, with market research firm DelveInsight estimating its value could grow 80% from its 2020 figure of $9.5 billion to $17 billion in 2026. \u2014 Andy Peters, ajc , 11 Apr. 2022", "That raised the question of whether streaming services face a natural ceiling in the most lucrative markets like the U.S., where 85% of the population now has broadband access, according to market research firm Aluma Insights. \u2014 Dan Gallagher, WSJ , 15 June 2022", "About a quarter of infant formula products were still out of stock in the United States last week, according to data from market research firm Information Resources Incorporated, or IRI. \u2014 Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN , 15 June 2022", "Intel could potentially support wireless communications between EV battery modules as other tech firms have done for automotive, says Sam Abuelsamid, a principal analyst with market research firm Guidehouse Insights. \u2014 Ralph Jennings, Forbes , 8 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1920, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-103450" }, "magnetic bearing":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a bearing relative to magnetic north" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-103540" }, "maunderingly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": in a maundering manner : uncertainly , disconnectedly" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-125727" }, "marker gene":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a gene that serves as a genetic marker" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1952, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-130026" }, "maint":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": many", "maintenance" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101nt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Adjective", "French, from Old Proven\u00e7al mant, maint" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-131349" }, "May-flowering tulip":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": cottage tulip" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-131441" }, "make certain":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to do something or find out something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc." ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-133333" }, "matax":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a combination ax and mattock" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mat\u02ccaks" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "mat tock + ax" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-134644" }, "mastage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": mast , nuts", ": a right to feed animals on the mast of a tract" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mastij" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-135147" }, "mailman":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a man who delivers mail", ": letter carrier" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101l-\u02ccman", "\u02c8m\u0101l-\u02ccman" ], "synonyms":[ "letter carrier", "mail carrier", "postie", "postman" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the mailman usually leaves packages outside the mailbox", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The mailman and the next door neighbor know exactly how to snap him out of it. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 5 May 2022", "The suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire \u2014 the bullet whizzing past the mailman , police said. \u2014 NBC News , 23 Apr. 2022", "The former Marine and retired mailman immediately went to a neighbor's home and called for help, but the only items to survive the blaze were a collection of his photo albums. \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 20 Apr. 2022", "Bass, a former nurse raised by a mailman and a salon owner in West L.A., is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a former Congressional Black Caucus chair, and a Medicare for All supporter. \u2014 Jack Ross, The New Republic , 14 Apr. 2022", "Eddie Lin made a nurse, doctor and mailman to honor the frontline workers who continue to work during the pandemic. \u2014 Caitlin O'kane, CBS News , 7 May 2020", "My flourishing social life consisted of waving to my mailman while eating corn on the cob in my bathrobe at 10 a.m. \u2014 Rachel Rowland, refinery29.com , 14 Feb. 2022", "There were also a dozen Greek athletes who had never run a marathon, and a former mailman from Cuba named F\u00e9lix Carbajal de Soto. \u2014 Outside Online , 29 July 2021", "The mailman is forced to climb the stairs because the kids have taken over the elevator. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-135240" }, "Main Street":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the principal street of a small town", ": the sections of a country centering about its small towns", ": a place or environment characterized by materialistic self-complacent provincialism", ": middle america sense 3" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-140037" }, "maroodi":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": guan" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Arawak marodi" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-140237" }, "masthead":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the top of a mast", ": the printed matter in a newspaper or periodical that gives the title and details of ownership, advertising rates, and subscription rates", ": the name of a publication (such as a newspaper) displayed on the top of the 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masthead and is a national political correspondent for Politico. \u2014 John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star , 5 May 2022", "With Healey's name wiped from the masthead after internal strife pushed both Donald and his progeny out of the Jensen picture, the roadster's bodywork was stretched without any input from its original creator. \u2014 Benjamin Hunting, Car and Driver , 30 Mar. 2022", "Major fashion publications have more diverse leadership with Edward Enninful at the top of British Vogue's masthead and Samira Nasr leading Harper's Bazaar. \u2014 Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY , 2 May 2022", "Last week the magazine featured a piece by Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa, recently added to the masthead as a contributing writer. \u2014 Crispin Sartwell, WSJ , 10 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-141757" }, "manifestant":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a person who makes or participates in a manifestation" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccma-n\u0259-\u02c8fe-st\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1880, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-143959" }, "main/home office":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a company's most important office" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-152405" }, "make a/the connection":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": to understand that there is a relationship between two or more things" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-153838" }, "market letter":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a publication usually issued by a specialist containing market information and advice" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-160059" }, "matripotestal":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or being the power exercised by a matriarch or her blood relatives" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6ma\u2027tr\u0113", "\u00a6m\u0101\u2027+" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "matr- + potestal" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-162952" }, "masculineness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the quality or state of being masculine" ], "pronounciation":[ "-l\u0259\u0307n(n)\u0259\u0307s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-165023" }, "manuscriptal":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or existing in manuscript" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-170035" }, "machine pistol":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a small submachine gun with a pistol grip" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1940, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-171127" }, "market-ripe":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": harvested slightly immature so as to reach the market in excellent condition : not fully ripe" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-175919" }, "maligner":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one that maligns" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8l\u012bn\u0259(r)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-182921" }, "Marvell":{ "type":[ "biographical 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party with this Indoor Party Puzzle. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 26 Apr. 2022", "Franklin\u2019s magnum sea opus would be covered over with gravel and dirt. \u2014 Steve Ditlea, SPIN , 14 Mar. 2022", "Both rounds were fired out of a .300 Winchester magnum . \u2014 NBC News , 18 Feb. 2022", "The easy-to-use system includes a proprietary topper that snugly fits on any bottle type (standard, half bottle, magnum ) as well as a charger that injects a layer of CO2 gas to protect the leftover wine. \u2014 Stephanie Cain, Fortune , 13 Nov. 2021", "At the same competition, the Ferrari Perl\u00e9 Nero Riserva 2012 in magnum was named the Blanc de Noirs World Champion. \u2014 Janice O'leary, Robb Report , 17 Dec. 2021", "Priced at $6,000 per magnum , the Cuv\u00e9e Des Enchanteleurs 1959 is an equal part blend of the house\u2019s six historical crus that were on the lees for 62 years. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 2 Dec. 2021", "Limited edition magnum sizes will also be available at $86 each. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 18 Nov. 2021", "If the 750s are sold out, go for a magnum or larger. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 13 Sep. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun", "Latin, neuter of magnus great" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1788, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-204738" }, "manifestable":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": capable of being manifested" ], "pronounciation":[ "-t\u0259b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-205238" }, "Majidae":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a large family of oxyrhynchan crabs that includes most of the spider crabs" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101j\u0259\u02ccd\u0113", "\u02c8maj-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, from Maja , type genus + -idae" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-205626" }, "master tap":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a tap designed to cut dies from which other screws can be threaded" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-225221" }, "maggot":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a soft-bodied legless grub that is the larva of a dipterous insect (such as the housefly)", ": a fantastic or eccentric idea : whim", ": a legless grub that is the larva of a fly (as a housefly)", ": a soft-bodied legless grub that is the larva of a dipteran fly (as the housefly) and develops usually in decaying organic matter or as a parasite in plants or animals" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-g\u0259t", "\u02c8ma-g\u0259t", "\u02c8mag-\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "bee", "caprice", "crank", "fancy", "freak", "humor", "kink", "megrim", "notion", "vagary", "vagrancy", "whim", "whimsy", "whimsey" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The rotten meat was infested with maggots .", "the last maggot he got in his head resulted in a disastrous extramarital affair", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Their dogs likely injured the gazelle\u2019s hip and caused a fatal maggot infestation, Dejid says. \u2014 Robin Lloyd, Scientific American , 7 Apr. 2022", "Tiffany was the most prestigious New York silver-maker, and a style-maker, too, until the 1960s, when the hippie mentality infected the yen for good living like a maggot . \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 2 Apr. 2022", "Burly, heavy-jowled, his country-boy persona in full flight, Carson would pantomime tearing open the wrapper, savoring the creamy center and salted peanuts, his eyes then bulging in alarm at the sight of a maggot on one end. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2021", "In South Wales, the Biosurgical Research Unit at Princess of Wales Hospital began selling larvae in 1995, followed shortly by German and Belgian maggot factories. \u2014 Marion Renault, The Atlantic , 2 June 2021", "Police were initially skeptical of the claim, but authorities went on to find a year-and-a-half old tiger inside a small, waste and maggot -infested cage with no food or water. \u2014 Nicholas Reimann, Forbes , 10 May 2021", "The dusty construction guy made common cause with the lawyer licking his paws and the bearded militiaman with a maggot in his brainstem. \u2014 James Parker, The Atlantic , 20 Jan. 2021", "Gigler had to research how to remove Riptide's maggot infestation, which involved wrapping the dog's belly in plastic, pumping in an anesthetic gas to sedate the insects and them hosing them off with water. \u2014 Shannon Prather, Star Tribune , 20 Aug. 2020", "Unscavenged carcasses bloated with gas before bursting open and revealing millions of writhing maggots inside. \u2014 Abby Jones, The Conversation , 10 Jan. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English magot , probably alteration of mathek, maddok ; akin to Middle Low German m\u0113deke maggot, Old Norse mathkr , Old English matha" ], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-225403" }, "mannered":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": having manners of a specified kind", ": having or displaying a particular manner", ": having an artificial or stilted character", ": having manners of a specified kind" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-n\u0259rd", "\u02c8ma-n\u0259rd" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "But instead of being winningly well- mannered , Alli finds more humor than most by playing up his insensitivity. \u2014 David Benedict, Variety , 1 June 2022", "For the women's heat, the ladies are a lot more well- mannered than the guys were. \u2014 Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com , 12 May 2022", "The character would feel mannered if Mortensen\u2019s work weren\u2019t so incredibly tender. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 2 June 2022", "First, there is Andre, the quiet, well- mannered kid with good grades. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 15 May 2022", "Where Edwina is impeccably sweet and well- mannered , Kate has a polished toughness, all the better to guide and protect her younger sister. \u2014 Naveen Kumar, Town & Country , 1 Apr. 2022", "Ordinarily, adenovirus infections are relatively mild- mannered , and the link to liver failure in these children is still uncertain. \u2014 Brenda Goodman, CNN , 13 May 2022", "Over time, as Tetzlaff repeated certain feats, his playing began to sound mannered and wear out some of its welcome. \u2014 Zachary Lewis, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022", "With his mannered , mesmerizing way of speaking, and his Saint Laurent model looks, Gallo seemed, for a spell, like cinema\u2019s reigning It Boy. \u2014 John Semley, The New Republic , 17 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-230733" }, "Maggiore, Lake":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "lake 40 miles (64 kilometers) long in northern Italy and southern Switzerland traversed by the Ticino River" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u00e4-\u02c8j\u022fr-\u0101" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-231841" }, "manrent":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": homage" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man\u02ccrent" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English (Scots), alteration of manred, manreden , from Old English manr\u01e3den , from man + r\u01e3den condition" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-234713" }, "madhab":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a school of Islamic jurisprudence" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8dab" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Arabic madhhab opinion" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-000013" }, "master-tailor":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a salt marsh fiddler crab ( Uca princeps ) common along the coast of western Central and South America" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-001859" }, "main sequence":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the group of stars that on a graph of spectrum versus luminosity forms a band comprising 90 percent of stellar types and that includes stars representative of the stages a normal star passes through during the majority of its lifetime" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "In this case, the researchers propose looking at K-dwarfs (a set of relatively cold stars in the main sequence ) that are local by astronomy standards. \u2014 Chris Lee, Ars Technica , 17 Jan. 2022", "Stars spend a majority of their lives in the main sequence phase. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2020", "There are many different types of main sequence stars. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2020", "Our sun, a yellow dwarf, is currently in the main sequence stage of its life. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 17 Feb. 2020", "Along with main sequence and white dwarf stars, other groups include dwarfs, giants, and supergiants. \u2014 Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic , 20 Mar. 2019", "Most of the stars in our galaxy, including the sun, are categorized as main sequence stars. \u2014 Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic , 20 Mar. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1925, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-002804" }, "madrague":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a large fishpound or a seine used to capture tuna in the Mediterranean" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8drag" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "French, from Proven\u00e7al madrago , from Arabic mazrabah" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-021904" }, "mast":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "adjective", "noun", "noun ()", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a long pole or spar rising from the keel or deck of a ship and supporting the yards, booms, and rigging", ": a slender vertical or nearly vertical structure (such as an upright post in various cranes)", ": a disciplinary proceeding at which the commanding officer of a naval unit 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"man-about-town":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a worldly and socially active man" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccman-\u0259-\u02ccbau\u0307t-\u02c8tau\u0307n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1734, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-030245" }, "mast hoop":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one of a number of hoops attached to the fore edge of a gaff sail which slip on the mast", ": one of the iron hoops used in making a made mast" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-031349" }, "manus Christi":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a cordial made by boiling sugar usually with rose water or violet water and formerly given to feeble persons" ], "pronounciation":[ "-\u02c8kri\u02ccst\u012b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Medieval 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], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259-t\u0259-b\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259-t\u0259-b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "merchantable", "salable", "saleable", "sellable" ], "antonyms":[ "nonsalable", "unmarketable", "unsalable", "unsellable" ], "examples":[ "an employee with highly marketable skills", "realized that the birdhouses he enjoyed making were marketable and began selling them at craft fairs", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Traditional command and control bosses barking out orders about processes and systems to an army of mindless drones are less marketable now. \u2014 Andrew Ellenberg, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022", "The fans, brands and sponsors are spending their money on the most marketable or most entrepreneurial student-athletes, while the donors are spending big on the most valuable players at their school. \u2014 James S. Hirsch, WSJ , 13 May 2022", "Her win in Pyeongchang launched her, well, higher than a Chloe Kim frontside air, into the ranks of most marketable athletes. \u2014 Mark Osborne, ABC News , 3 Feb. 2022", "For example, Fudd\u2019s teammate Paige Bueckers, widely heralded to be one of the most marketable female student athletes, just announced her first NIL deal yesterday with StockX and emphasized how their values matched her own. \u2014 Kristi Dosh, Forbes , 11 Nov. 2021", "He will be left out of the new arms race to compensate marketable college athletes. \u2014 Kevin Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 July 2021", "And, yes, Celtics-Warriors certainly would be the more marketable series for the NBA. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 25 May 2022", "College grads without marketable skills or degrees often wind up working low-end jobs. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 29 Apr. 2022", "There\u2019s a perception among some people that white rappers sometimes achieve success more easily than Black rappers because they are seen as marketable to a bigger audience\u2014leading to more generous industry support. \u2014 Neil Shah, WSJ , 6 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-043707" }, "maundage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": amount in maunds" ], "pronounciation":[ "-dij" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "maund entry 3 + -age" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-052739" }, "mathematics":{ "type":[ "noun", "noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction" ], "definitions":[ ": the science of numbers and their operations (see operation sense 5 ), interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space (see space entry 1 sense 7 ) configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations", ": a branch of, operation in, or use of mathematics", ": the science that studies and explains numbers, quantities, measurements, and the relations between them" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmath-\u02c8ma-tiks", "\u02ccma-th\u0259-", "\u02ccma-th\u0259-\u02c8ma-tiks" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Lindsey Wodzisz of Brook Park, a graduate of Berea-Midpark High School majoring in applied mathematics . \u2014 Rich Heileman, cleveland , 17 June 2022", "These kinds of random strategies have been used to great effect in mathematics , particularly in graph theory. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 2 June 2022", "The impact of the pandemic on student learning has been significant, leaving students on average five months behind in mathematics and four months behind in reading by the end of the 2020-2021 school year. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 17 May 2022", "Kwasi Asare-Bediako, who emigrated from Ghana as a child and now lives in Boonton, N.J., has worked in Walmart stores for six years and has a degree in mathematics . \u2014 Sarah Nassauer, WSJ , 15 May 2022", "The Universe may speak every language with equal fluidity, but its native tongue is mathematics . \u2014 Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes , 27 May 2021", "Nearly all the messages that humans have broadcast into space so far start by establishing common ground with a basic lesson in science and mathematics , two topics that are presumably familiar to both ourselves and extraterrestrials. \u2014 Daniel Oberhaus, Scientific American , 30 Mar. 2022", "Fernando attended high school in Mansfield, and graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science and mathematics . \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 10 Mar. 2022", "The Long Island native was studying computer science and mathematics at the small liberal arts school with plans to become a programmer for a technology company after graduation in 1998. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 6 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-063521" }, "mamaliga":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a Romanian dish of cornmeal mush often garnished with cheese or sour cream" ], "pronounciation":[ "(\u02cc)m\u00e4m\u00e4\u02c8l\u0113g\u0259", "(\u02cc)m\u00e4m\u0259-", "(\u02cc)m\u0259m\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Romanian m\u0103m\u0103lig\u0103" ], "first_known_use":[ "1808, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-070723" }, "majlis":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a council, assembly, or tribunal in North Africa or southwestern Asia", ": a house of parliament (as in Iran or Iraq) : parliament" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Persian majlis assembly, council, from Arabic" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071025" }, "maundering":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": grumble", ": to wander slowly and idly", ": to speak indistinctly or disconnectedly" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fn-d\u0259r", "\u02c8m\u00e4n-" ], "synonyms":[ "bat", "cruise", "drift", "float", "gad (about)", "gallivant", "galavant", "kick around", "knock (about)", "meander", "mooch", "ramble", "range", "roam", "rove", "traipse", "wander" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "maundered all over town on his day off", "ask her a question and she'll maunder for half an hour" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "probably imitative" ], "first_known_use":[ "1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071415" }, "macellum":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an ancient Roman market or market building", ": a meat market" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0259\u02c8sel\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Latin, from Greek makellon enclosure, meat market, market, from Hebrew mikhal\u0101h enclosure, pen" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071515" }, "maintainor":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": one guilty of maintenance" ], "pronounciation":[ "m\u0101n\u2027\u02c8t\u0101n\u0259(r)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English meyntenour , from Anglo-French meyntenour, maintenour maintainer" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071651" }, "manroot":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": man-of-the-earth", ": bigroot" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071807" }, "mana":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the power of the elemental forces of nature embodied in an object or person", ": moral authority : prestige" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-n\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Among Native Hawaiians, human remains are believed to retain the mana , or essence, of the deceased. \u2014 Sophie Cocke, ProPublica , 15 Aug. 2020", "Native Hawaiians understand that mana \u2014spiritual energy, which can be gained and lost by a person over time\u2014could only be traced through one\u2019s mother. \u2014 Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 Aug. 2020", "But for most of humankind, one earns mana through earnest work. \u2014 Taylor Weik /, NBC News , 9 May 2018", "If your pedigree is from the gods, you are born with some form of mana . \u2014 Taylor Weik /, NBC News , 9 May 2018", "The bones of such a powerful man were, to them, a source of immense mana . \u2014 Austin Murphy, SI.com , 25 Oct. 2017", "Stops were frequent, sometimes just to soak up the views and the palpable mana that seemed to vibrate everywhere. \u2014 Eric Hiss, New York Times , 9 Nov. 2016" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "of Polynesian origin; 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Magnus \u20201870 German chemist and physicist" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-080747" }, "mayhaw":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a hawthorn ( Crataegus aestivalis ) of the southern U.S. that bears a juicy scarlet acid fruit often used in jellies or preserves" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-082212" }, "maggot-pated":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": having little sense : silly" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-083024" }, "May blob":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a marsh marigold ( Caltha palustris )" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-084911" }, "magazinish":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": characteristic of magazine writing : somewhat superficial or shallow" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-090944" }, "Maenidae":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a small family of slender percoid marine fishes including the picarels" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0113n\u0259\u02ccd\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "New Latin, from Maena , type genus (from Latin, a kind of small sea fish, from Greek main\u0113 ) + -idae" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-091434" }, "massively parallel":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": of, relating to, or being a computer system that uses a large number of separate processors simultaneously to increase power and speed" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1977, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-091734" }, "mass-market":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": sold through such retail outlets as supermarkets and drugstores as well as through bookstores", ": of, relating to, or publishing mass-market materials", ": appealing or sold to a general audience" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mas-\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "commercial", "corporate", "marketable", "salable", "saleable" ], "antonyms":[ "noncommercial", "nonsalable", "uncommercial", "unmarketable", "unsalable" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1952, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-093606" }, "mail carrier":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": letter carrier", ": letter carrier" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "letter carrier", "mailman", "postie", "postman" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "we always give our faithful mail carrier a special card for Christmas", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The envelope has a pull tab that should be left on to prevent the mail carrier from seeing your personal information. \u2014 Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News , 7 May 2022", "Moose Pass on the Kenai Peninsula is named after the incident when a mail carrier struggled to pass an ornery moose. \u2014 David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News , 17 Apr. 2022", "California wildlife authorities and the U.S. Postal Service are investigating reports that a mail carrier beat a wild turkey to death in Sacramento County. \u2014 Taryn Luna Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 4 Mar. 2022", "California wildlife authorities and the U.S. Postal Service are investigating reports that a mail carrier beat a wild turkey to death in Sacramento County. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 4 Mar. 2022", "To ensure safety, police encourage residents to place their mail in the slots inside of the building or to hand their mail directly to a mail carrier . \u2014 Olivia Mitchell, cleveland , 2 May 2022", "The case was uncovered only after a postal inspector was investigating an unrelated alleged assault on a mail carrier at the apartment building, officials said. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 12 Apr. 2022", "The case was uncovered only after a postal inspector was investigating an unrelated alleged assault on a mail carrier at the apartment building, officials said. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Apr. 2022", "Detroit mom of two shakes up her routine by forming a garage band with her unemployed neighbor, her mail carrier and her daughter's boyfriend. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Freep.com , 18 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1788, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-094104" }, "mawk":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": maggot" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fk" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Middle English mawke , modification of Old Norse mathkr" 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"antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-110128" }, "maund":{ "type":[ "noun ()", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a handbasket : hamper", ": a measure, varying in quantity", ": beg", ": any of various Indian units of weight", ": a unit equal to 82.28 pounds" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u022fnd", "\"" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun (1)", "Middle English maund handbasket, from Middle French mande , from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English mand handbasket, Middle Low German mande", "Verb", "perhaps from Middle French mendier , from Latin mendicare", "Noun (2)", "Hindi man , from Sanskrit man\u0101" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-110418" }, "makeup man":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a compositor or editorial worker that makes up", ": one who applies makeup to actors", ": a worker who fills orders or requisitions", ": a worker who prepares 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"history_and_etymology":{ "mano- + -stat":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105715" }, "mantid":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": mantis":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-t\u0259d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The mass production of baby mantids led to (by accident) my first biocontrol program: by setting the tiny nymphs free on my mum\u2019s fuschias, an infestation of whitefly was combated. \u2014 Nicole Miller-coleman, sandiegouniontribune.com , 22 July 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "New Latin Mantidae , group name, from Mantis , genus name":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1895, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105723" }, "manhood":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the condition of being a human being":[], ": qualities associated with men : manliness":[], ": the condition of being an adult male as distinguished from a child or female":[], 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Wallace, WSJ , 28 Jan. 2022", "The material spoke of many different aspects of life, which found symbolic expressions in the film, such as the idea of manhood , or forced migration, or uprooting, which is not just a physical process. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 10 May 2022", "Other contributions to history include tests of manhood involving farting and belching. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 22 Apr. 2022", "After resisting this sort of maternal swaddling from childhood to manhood , Father developed a psychological block against telling us how to run our lives. \u2014 James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping , 5 May 2022", "It\u2019s the tenuity of manhood that drives men to seek ways to prove their masculine bona fides. \u2014 Parker Molloy, Rolling Stone , 25 Apr. 2022", "Dylan has had a fascinating relationship with religion over the years, though celebrating faith and transitioning to manhood is alien to me. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105953" }, "magadize":{ "type":[ "intransitive verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to sing or play in octaves":[ "the Greek practice of magadizing , in which \u2026 lay the fundamental principle of polyphony", "\u2014 H. 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"history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111710" }, "matrisib":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a matrilineal sib":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "matr- + sib":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111732" }, "material mode":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": language that ostensively makes statements about objects, properties, and relations":[ "\u2014 contrasted with formal mode" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112037" }, "maillot":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": tights for dancers or gymnasts":[], ": jersey sense 1a":[], ": a woman's one-piece bathing suit":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "m\u00e4-\u02c8y\u014d", "m\u012b-\u02c8\u014d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "This ruched one-shoulder maillot and this ruffle scoop-back suit both come in a nearly identical color to Sims', and are 41 percent off a J.Crew right now. \u2014 Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com , 9 Apr. 2022", "Despite efforts to place the iconic look firmly in the review mirror, Shopp\u2019s Catalina maillot proves a revelatory artifact and one that tells much of the pageant\u2019s story. \u2014 Amy Argetsinger, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 Dec. 2021", "Made using vegan silk, this conscious and planet-friendly style staple can turn a classic maillot into sophisticated outfit for seaside cocktails. \u2014 Bianca Salonga, Forbes , 21 May 2021", "As a resort piece, wear over a maillot and cinch at the waist just in time for sunset. \u2014 Bianca Salonga, Forbes , 4 Mar. 2021", "The collection, which was produced using recycled nylon and plastic water bottles, includes three new styles \u2014 two bikinis and one maillot \u2014 each of which is available in three colorways \u2014 army green, black, and white. \u2014 Eliza Huber, refinery29.com , 28 July 2020", "The August 1993 issue of Vanity Fair featured the straight supermodel , in a black maillot , straddling and shaving the butch icon . \u2014 Kerry Manders, New York Times , 13 Apr. 2020", "Something always came between him and the glory of the maillot jaune. \u2014 The Economist , 28 Nov. 2019", "No home country hero has won the race since Bernard Hinault captured the maillot jaune in 1985. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 29 July 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "French":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112051" }, "mad-headed":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": mad-brained":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112337" }, "manuma":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a bright-colored fruit pigeon ( Ptilinopus perousii ) of Samoa and the Fiji islands":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6m\u00e4n\u0259\u02c8m\u00e4" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Samoan manum\u00e2 , from manu bird + m\u00e2 shame":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112622" }, "magnetic blowout":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": extinction of an electric arc when deflected by a magnetic field":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113119" }, "maw-bound":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": costive":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "maw entry 1":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113515" }, "mass 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E. Hill", "by one single mass action , to improve the case of workers on a scale never attempted", "\u2014 F. D. 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James Antle Iii, The Week , 22 Dec. 2021", "But it should not be read as a Damascene conversion to the principle of black majority rule . \u2014 Christi Van Der Westhuizen, Quartz , 15 Nov. 2021", "The Senate should become a democratic body, even if not a representative one, and honor the principle of majority rule . \u2014 Time , 27 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1848, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120051" }, "master bedroom":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a large or principal bedroom":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "For an air of calm seclusion in a Pacific Northwest house, almost everything in the master bedroom is hushed. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022", "The master bedroom suite has a spacious walk-in closet and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun , 8 June 2022", "The open concept has coffered ceilings downstairs and vaulted ceilings in the upstairs master bedroom suite, with two closets and a massive spa-like bathroom. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 19 May 2022", "That beachside feel is especially evident in the master bedroom , though, which opens out onto a balcony and boasts both dual dressing rooms and bathrooms. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 17 May 2022", "The marble tub in the master bedroom is a popular spot for shooting videos. \u2014 Lynsey Weatherspoon/redux For Cnn, CNN , 7 May 2022", "The master bedroom suite on the main level includes a sitting room with a fireplace, master bath with a separate soaking tub and walk-in shower and tons of closet space. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com , 10 Mar. 2022", "The master bedroom suite has a sitting room, a walk-in closet and a marble and travertine bathroom with a soaking tub. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 28 Dec. 2021", "The house has seven bedrooms and eight full baths, including a first-floor luxury-style master bedroom suite with a spa bath. \u2014 Randy Tucker, The Enquirer , 28 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1925, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120133" }, "machine steel":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": steel of a grade suitable for the working parts of machines":[ "\u2014 distinguished from tool steel" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120356" }, "mail-cheeked":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": having the sides of the head armored":[ "\u2014 used especially of a fish of the order Scleroparei" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "mail entry 4 + -cheeked (from cheek entry 1 + -ed )":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120435" }, "mad props":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":{ ": very enthusiastic praise":[ "All of the performers deserve mad props ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125109" }, "matchmaker":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach-\u02ccm\u0101-k\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The experience taught us one thing for sure: Playing rivalry matchmaker is tough. \u2014 Bennett Durando, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022", "Elsewhere, Tana is sitting beside Kelli and yelling at fellow matchmaker Joseph. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 29 Mar. 2022", "Jewish Matchmaking features single people in the United States and Israel who turn their dating lives over to a traditional Jewish matchmaker . \u2014 Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 Mar. 2022", "God-fearing young men and women married only through a matchmaker . \u2014 The New Yorker , 22 Mar. 2022", "For Maximilian B\u00fcsser, CEO of Swiss matchmaker MB&F, alleviating social pain points through purpose is a key axis of the brand\u2019s community strategy. \u2014 St\u00e9phane Jg Girod, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022", "Gina is stuck in the middle when Norma\u2019s rude sister comes to Valley Hills; Harry plays matchmaker to Drew; Spencer and Bette take the next step in their relationship. \u2014 Anying Guo, Washington Post , 24 Feb. 2022", "Others are playing matchmaker , connecting museums in Europe that might have storage space with Ukrainian institutions whose collections are vulnerable, or trucks with supplies that can be sent to the front lines. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Mar. 2022", "The couple has three children; Tallulah, the youngest, would like to follow in her mother\u2019s and grandmother\u2019s footsteps and become a matchmaker herself. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1638, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125113" }, "manliness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the quality or state of being manly (as by having qualities such as strength or virility that are traditionally associated with a man)":[ "They'd been trained to identify emotional repression as the essence of manliness . Men who broke down, or cried, or admitted to feeling fear, were sissies, weaklings, failures. Not men.", "\u2014 Pat Barker", "\u2026 the angular manliness of her gestures \u2026", "\u2014 John Colapinto" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-l\u0113-n\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English manlynesse, from manli, manly manly entry 2 + -nesse -ness":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125151" }, "mamaloi":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a voodoo priestess especially of Haiti \u2014 compare papaloi":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4m\u0259l\u02c8w\u00e4" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Haitian creole mamalwa , from mama mother + lwa loa":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125504" }, "mater dolorosa":{ "type":[ "Latin noun phrase" ], "definitions":{ ": sorrowful mother":[ "\u2014 used especially for depictions of the Virgin Mary grieving over her dead son" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-ter-\u02ccd\u014d-l\u014d-\u02c8r\u014d-s\u00e4" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125906" }, "majo":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a Spanish dandy of the lower class \u2014 compare maja":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4(\u02cc)h\u014d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Spanish":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130052" }, "maidy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a little maid":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101d\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130412" }, "mayhem":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": needless or willful damage or violence":[ "movies filled with murder and mayhem" ], ": willful and permanent deprivation of a bodily member resulting in the impairment of a person's fighting ability":[], ": willful and permanent crippling, mutilation, or disfigurement of any part of the body":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-\u0259m", "\u02c8m\u0101-\u02cchem, -\u0259m", "\u02c8m\u0101-\u02cchem" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "movies filled with murder and mayhem", "a criminal who escaped from prison and caused mayhem", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Storms and other weather events can inject mayhem into the country\u2019s air travel. \u2014 Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes , 30 June 2022", "In his speech to supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, just before the crowd caused mayhem during its breach of the U.S. Capitol, Trump mentioned the plan for Pence to employ the alternate electors. \u2014 Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022", "The plan backfires, natch, and comic mayhem , with an undercurrent of pathos, ensues. \u2014 Terry Byrne, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022", "Patrick Somerville, the show\u2019s creator, saw the story as a necessary counterpoint to all the doom and mayhem . \u2014 Steve Dollar, Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022", "Who knew audiences' need for dinosaur mayhem would be trumped by their need for speed? \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 12 June 2022", "The Boys will continue to cause mayhem at Prime Video. \u2014 Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 June 2022", "In this 2018 sequel, Michael Myers is back for more mayhem . \u2014 Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping , 9 June 2022", "Breathless fervor, something bordering on persistent mayhem , has become the hallmark of the modern Champions League. \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English mayme, mahaime , from Anglo-French mahaim mutilation, mayhem, from maheimer, mahaigner to maim, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German meiden gelding, Old Norse meitha to injure":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130434" }, "mass man":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an average, typical, or ordinary man : a prototype of the mass society especially when regarded as lacking individuality or social responsibility, as drawing his stereotyped ideas from the mass media, and as easily manipulated by economic, social, or cultural elites":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130457" }, "maidish":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun," ], "definitions":{ ": maidenish":[ "you would think a small maidish mind had pored over the task", "\u2014 Audrey Barker" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101dish" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130605" }, "Maghreb, the":{ "type":[ "adjective or noun", "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "region encompassing northwestern Mediterranean Africa and formerly also Spain":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-gr\u0259b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130622" }, "machine operator":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a worker assigned to or skilled in the operation of a particular kind or class of industrial machine":[ "\u2014 sometimes distinguished from machinist" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130624" }, "manuscript catalog":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a handwritten catalog of books or other items usually in some systematic order":[], ": a catalog of manuscripts":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130935" }, "man's motherwort":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": castor-oil plant":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131001" }, "Massine":{ "type":[ "biographical name" ], "definitions":{ "L\u00e9onide 1896\u20131979 originally Leonid Fedorovich Miassin American (Russian-born) dancer and choreographer":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "ma-\u02c8s\u0113n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131042" }, "magnolia warbler":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a North American warbler ( Dendroica magnolia )":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131108" }, "mainsail":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the principal sail on the mainmast \u2014 see sail illustration":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101n-\u02ccs\u0101l", "-s\u0259l", "\u02c8m\u0101n(t)-s\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The vessel is also equipped with a boom-less rig and sizable mainsail that pulls in even more power from the wind. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 22 Apr. 2022", "In addition, the cat is equipped with twin 225 hp engines and a 1,722-square-foot mainsail that harnesses additional power from the wind for greater efficiency and fewer emissions. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 6 Dec. 2021", "On a two-sail boat like this one (called a sloop), the emphasis is on the mainsail (B), the sail nearer the stern (H), which is the rearmost or aft part of the boat. \u2014 Caleb Paine, Popular Mechanics , 30 Mar. 2021", "On a two-sail boat like this one (called a sloop), the emphasis is on the mainsail (B), the sail nearer the stern (H), which is the rearmost or aft part of the boat. \u2014 Caleb Paine, Popular Mechanics , 30 Mar. 2021", "On a two-sail boat like this one (called a sloop), the emphasis is on the mainsail (B), the sail nearer the stern (H), which is the rearmost or aft part of the boat. \u2014 Caleb Paine, Popular Mechanics , 30 Mar. 2021", "On a two-sail boat like this one (called a sloop), the emphasis is on the mainsail (B), the sail nearer the stern (H), which is the rearmost or aft part of the boat. \u2014 Caleb Paine, Popular Mechanics , 30 Mar. 2021", "At the tip of Shelter Island, several hundred dignitaries and well-wishers applauded when Sharon, dressed in pink and looking very dainty, hauled down the mainsail of her craft, furled it and docked with an ease no mail sailor could fault. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 July 2019", "After 1,500 nautical miles, the expedition was scuppered when storms irreparably damaged the mainsail of his support boat. \u2014 Sarah Lazarus, CNN , 11 Dec. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131240" }, "main guy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the principal guy rope of a circus tent":[], ": chief , leader":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131258" }, "mayapple":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u0101-\u02ccap-\u1d4al", "\u02c8m\u0101-\u02cca-p\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The mayapple features a big, white flower that hangs down between the leaves and develops a little green fruit that like the entire plant is toxic. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 27 May 2022", "In Waukesha, Linder said her blended gardens lean cottage style but also include a variety of woodland natives including wild geranium, mayapple , bloodroot, wild ginger and both red and white trillium. \u2014 Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 5 May 2022", "Norway maple is an invasive plant that has escaped from cultivation to displace sugar maple and shade to death spring wildflowers such as Dutchman\u2019s breeches, dog-tooth violet and mayapple . \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Oct. 2019", "The native mayapple is a familiar woodland sight, but Avent sells a number of Asian varieties that, unlike the indigenous species, don\u2019t slink away in the heat of summer. \u2014 Adrian Higgins, Washington Post , 17 Sep. 2019", "Or try native woodland wildflowers such as perennial lobelia, mayapple , columbine, thalictrum, amsonia, blood root, Solomon seal, and phlox. \u2014 Boston.com Real Estate , 21 Aug. 2019", "The forest floor was dotted with native plants including mayapples , wood violets and jack-in-the-pulpits. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 12 May 2018", "Those who plant native gardens eagerly watch as mayapples and trilliums emerge from the ground. \u2014 Jill Sell, cleveland.com , 13 Aug. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "May":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1731, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131539" }, "Maybloom":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": hawthorn":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131557" }, "marketization":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the act or process of entering into, participating in, or introducing a free market economy":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4r-k\u0259-t\u0259-\u02c8z\u0101-sh\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "So this marketization is having its own very peculiar effect. \u2014 Nicole Froio, Harper's BAZAAR , 3 May 2021", "However, even ignoring the exaggerated claim about marketization , the only obvious replacement for market prices is arbitrary valuation by elites, of which one example might be Carney. \u2014 Philip Cross, National Review , 23 Apr. 2021", "Moral clarity of Debs\u2019s caliber is in desperately short supply today, and the marketization of our political imagination\u2014the reduction of politics to a marketplace of domination and defeat\u2014is a big part of the reason why. \u2014 Aaron Timms, The New Republic , 18 May 2020", "Indeed, the marketization of the sport has already hurt many of them. \u2014 Jonathan Chait, Daily Intelligencer , 31 Mar. 2018", "It has been hollowed out by decades of outsourcing and marketization . \u2014 Pankaj Mishra, New York Times , 20 June 2017", "Since the collapse of the USSR and the marketization of the People\u2019s Republic of China, the true opposition has been obscured, and fascism has stepped in to fill the gap as liberalism\u2019s sparring partner. \u2014 Malcolm Harris, New Republic , 15 May 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1956, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131951" }, "mathematicize":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to reduce to mathematical form or subject to mathematical treatment":[ "enables us to mathematicize the whole of a scientific theory", "\u2014 J. H. Woodger" ], ": to make use of mathematics or mathematical treatment : work or reason mathematically":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132028" }, "maggotpie":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": magpie":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "probably from Magote (nickname for Margaret ) + pie (magpie)":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132048" }, "mathematization":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": reduction to mathematical form":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmath-m\u0259-t\u0259-\u02c8z\u0101-sh\u0259n", "\u02ccma-th\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1908, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132252" }, "malikana":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a fee paid to a malik by way of rent or duty on land":[], ": a pension or allowance granted by the government to a malik":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccm\u00e4l\u0259\u0307\u02c8k\u00e4n\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Hindi m\u0101lik\u0101na , literally, proprietary, from Persian, from Arabic m\u0101lik":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132404" }, "matasano":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": white sapota":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmat\u0259\u02c8s\u00e4(\u02cc)n\u014d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "American Spanish, from Spanish matar to kill + sano healthy person, from sano healthy, from Latin sanus":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132444" }, "maki":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": lemur":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mak\u0113", "\u02c8m\u0101k\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "French, probably from Malagasy m\u00e1ky":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132508" }, "marginalism":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": economic analysis that stresses use of marginal qualities in the determination of equilibrium":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4rj\u0259\u0307n\u1d4al\u02cciz\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132611" }, "mantra":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4n-tr\u0259", "or \u02c8m\u0259n-", "also \u02c8man-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "a businessman whose mantra is \u201cbigger is better\u201d", "Recent Examples on the Web", "As the growth of e-commerce continues, your mantra should be simple: Personalize or don\u2019t survive. \u2014 Parth Pareek, Forbes , 15 June 2022", "That's always been my mantra : Don't repeat yourself, don't repeat yourself. \u2014 Nojan Aminosharei, Men's Health , 16 May 2022", "Even Buffett, despite his forever mantra , rebalances his holdings. \u2014 Larry Light, Fortune , 11 May 2022", "Youngkin, who ran in part on a pledge to ensure election integrity and has made empowering parents his mantra , now attempting to cast aside a valid election. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Apr. 2022", "In that moment, Brown came up with his mantra : Absolute victory every day. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Mar. 2022", "This was my mantra for setting the visual language of our film \u2014 elevated grindhouse. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 25 Feb. 2022", "But at some point, even with all the Heat Culture mantra about sacrifice, a player also earns the right to spread his wings. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 4 June 2022", "If Michelle Bachelet is to give voice to the victims, the mantra that the U.N. Human Rights Council often repeats, several things need to happen without any further delays. \u2014 Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes , 29 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Sanskrit, sacred counsel, formula, from manyate he thinks; akin to Latin mens mind \u2014 more at mind":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1795, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132644" }, "masculinity":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the quality or nature of the male sex : the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly":[ "challenging traditional notions about masculinity and femininity", "\u2026 a style which alternates between a polished grace and blunt masculinity .", "\u2014 Stuart Keate", "The man controlling his environment is today the prevailing American image of masculinity .", "\u2014 Susan Faludi" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmas-ky\u0259-\u02c8lin-\u0259t-\u0113", "\u02ccma-sky\u0259-\u02c8li-n\u0259-t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1613, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132649" }, "manfreda":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a genus of perennial American herbs that are closely related to and often included among those of the genus Agave from which they are distinguished chiefly by the bulbous stem base and annually decaying leaves \u2014 see amole":[], ": any plant of the genus Manfreda":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "man\u02c8fr\u0113d\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "New Latin, probably from the name Manfred":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132904" }, "manually":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": by hand and not by machine : by manual methods":[ "We have to enter the data manually .", "Each winch drum is attached to gears which are turned manually by a large wheel mounted on the inboard side.", "\u2014 Nancy Taylor Robson" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "-y\u0259-l\u0113", "\u02c8man-y\u0259-w\u0259-l\u0113", "-y\u00fc-\u0259-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132931" }, "maror":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the bitter herbs (as horseradish) eaten by Jews at the Passover seder to symbolize the bitterness of the Egyptian oppression of the Israelites":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Hebrew m\u0101r\u014dr":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133316" }, "matchbook":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a small folder containing rows of paper matches":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mach-\u02ccbu\u0307k" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The quirky contest, which is limited to stories that could fit on the inside cover of a matchbook (roughly 50 words), drew almost 400 entries, the most ever, according to Scott Ehrig-Burgess, public engagement manager at the Library Shop. \u2014 John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Dec. 2021", "For example, when someone places an order to have an object framed \u2013 say a matchbook , coaster or movie ticket \u2013 the company needs at least three weeks' notice to plan. \u2014 Morgan Hines, USA TODAY , 14 Dec. 2021", "More than any other artist of that generation, Mr. Weiner settled on words \u2014 stenciled on walls and floors, inscribed on manhole covers, printed on posters, billboards, book pages, matchbook covers, life preservers and T-shirts \u2014 as his m\u00e9tier. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Dec. 2021", "On 3rd-and-3 at the 49ers\u2019 32, Lance threw a frozen-rope to Brandon Aiyuk at the sidelines, into a window the size of a matchbook . \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 10 Oct. 2021", "One matchbook had a picture of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. \u2014 La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 11 Sep. 2021", "The San Diego Library Shop has unmasked the winner of its quirky annual writing contest, in which entries have to fit on the inside of a matchbook cover. \u2014 John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Dec. 2020", "Entries in earlier years had to fit on the inside of a matchbook cover, limiting them to about 40 to 50 words. \u2014 John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 Sep. 2020", "Kitchen had heard about Bricks as a kid, growing up in the suburbs \u2014 his mom had a matchbook from the place from the mid-\u201890s. \u2014 Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Aug. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1937, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133500" }, "market share":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the percentage of the market for a product or service that a company supplies":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "The company has gained market share in the past year.", "companies working to increase their market shares", "Recent Examples on the Web", "To ensure healthier competition, the Royal Bank of India has very wisely placed explicit limits on market share in UPI payments. \u2014 Alex Salkever, Fortune , 30 June 2022", "However, despite the nominal subscriber miss, Netflix has actually gained market share from 6% to 6.4%. \u2014 Beth Kindig, Forbes , 24 June 2022", "Perelman also said that the company was learning from celebrity launches to be more nimble and that Revlon had regained market share . \u2014 Lauren Hirsch, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022", "Then, included as part of the Windows package, Internet Explorer quickly rose to unparalleled market share , as much as 95 percent in 2003. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 15 June 2022", "The market share taken by the weekly No. 1 films, calculated on a trailing 52-week basis, crossed 50% for the first time, according to a report last week from Cowen & Co.'s Doug Creutz. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022", "Dell is also the only one of the three to have gained market share in 2021, per IDC\u2019s data. \u2014 Dan Gallagher, WSJ , 23 May 2022", "Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO, said the company gained more market share in grocery and added thousands of online sellers to its third-party marketplace. \u2014 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY , 17 Aug. 2021", "During the pandemic, fast-food gained market share from other restaurants forced to close as customers motored through socially distant drive-throughs to pick up a bag of burgers. \u2014 NBC News , 2 June 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1918, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133737" }, "mass medium":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a medium of communication (such as newspapers, radio, or television) that is designed to reach the mass of the people":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Television emerged as a mass medium during the 1950s, just in time to help fuel early Cold War hysteria. \u2014 Joel Mathis, The Week , 9 June 2022", "Once a technological curiosity known to a few, podcasting is becoming a mass medium thanks in part to the audience that discovered them during the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Jonathan Berr, Forbes , 1 Oct. 2021", "With its teen-warrior heroine and gory mashup of Greek mythology, Roman entertainment and modern mass media , the book caught fire, so to speak, with the trilogy selling some 100 million copies in 54 languages. \u2014 Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ , 19 May 2020", "Even in an age of mass media and digital outreach, U.S. presidents are estimated to shake hands with some 65,000 people a year. \u2014 Megan Garber, The Atlantic , 11 May 2020", "For Brown, the Holzer refers to mass media and fine art, evoking both modern technology and ancient burial practices. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2020", "The problem is that the British past offers no clear guidance about what to do if a prime minister falls ill in an age of mass media . \u2014 Luke Reader, The Conversation , 7 Apr. 2020", "But the youngest actors have the haziest relationship with AIDS, informed by the mass media of their childhood. \u2014 Joshua Barone, New York Times , 25 Oct. 2019", "The notion of governments being suspicious of a messianic personality -- and the effects of modern mass media -- add intriguing wrinkles to the series. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 30 Dec. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1923, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134734" }, "market analysis":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a phase of marketing research conducted to determine the characteristics and extent of a market":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135110" }, "math":{ "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": mathematics":[], "mathematical ; mathematician":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8math" ], "synonyms":[ "arithmetic", "calculation", "calculus", "ciphering", "computation", "figures", "figuring", "mathematics", "number crunching", "numbers", "reckoning" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Yet barely a third of all fourth-graders across U.S. urban communities can read or do math at grade level. \u2014 Jeff Yass, WSJ , 22 June 2022", "Do the math : Neobanks have to acquire two customers to get one primary spending account customer. \u2014 Ron Shevlin, Forbes , 20 June 2022", "Does the math even out the other way with three kids who will be there later to form this team to help the lone parent here? \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 11 May 2022", "In his understandable euphoria, the owner of 80-1 long shot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike hadn\u2019t taken a moment to do the math . \u2014 Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal , 8 May 2022", "Do the math , and that\u2019s a voter registration rate of 106%. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 2 May 2022", "That\u2019s a 50-point loss for those who don\u2019t want to do the math . \u2014 oregonlive , 8 Apr. 2022", "Fortune's Lance Lambert did the math on what rising mortgages means for borrowers. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 7 Apr. 2022", "Claywell did the math : the 24-hour round trip to Tybee Island and back in the family's Dodge Grand Caravan would cost them nearly $300 with gas prices at $4.25. \u2014 Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY , 25 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1847, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135326" }, "Maronite":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a member of a Uniate church chiefly in Lebanon having a Syriac liturgy and married clergy":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8mer-\u0259-\u02ccn\u012bt", "\u02c8ma-r\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Medieval Latin maronita , from Maron-, Maro 5th century a.d. Syrian monk":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1511, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135527" }, "make a stop":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": to stop for a short period of time for rest during a journey":[ "We'll make a stop when we get to the top of this hill." ], ": to go to a place for a visit or errand during a journey":[ "\u2014 usually + at We should make a stop at the museum while we are in town. I need to make a stop at the grocery store on the way home." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135732" }, "make certain of":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": to make sure that one definitely knows (something)":[ "Make certain of your flight times before you leave for the airport." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135746" }, "masterpiece":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a piece of work presented to a medieval guild as evidence of qualification for the rank of master":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ma-st\u0259r-\u02ccp\u0113s" ], "synonyms":[ "chef d'oeuvre", "classic", "magnum opus", "masterwork" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "The painting was immediately recognized as a masterpiece .", "Herman Melville's masterpiece was Moby-Dick .", "Her study of apes is a masterpiece .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Bowie, who\u2019d spent several years in a relative commercial wilderness with a series of artier albums, got back to the business of being a superstar, uniting with Chic\u2019s Nile Rodgers for a post-disco masterpiece of MTV-ready pop. \u2014 Al Shipley, SPIN , 25 June 2022", "Co-creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle turned their art project comedy into a masterpiece out of the gate, playing their (fictionalized) teen selves. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 21 June 2022", "Any life of Casanova has to compete with his memoirs, a masterpiece of reportage. \u2014 Judith Thurman, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022", "And Sam is a masterpiece with all her talents and foibles. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022", "Steph Curry produced a 43-point masterpiece Friday to will the Warriors to a 107-97 victory and even the series at 2-2. \u2014 Andrew Torgan, CNN , 12 June 2022", "Curry pulled off the basketball version of that, willing his team to a must-have win with a 43-point masterpiece . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022", "The body was a curvaceous-if-sober masterpiece by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, who sadly went into receivership even before the final 400 GT 2+2 was built. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 6 June 2022", "Jennifer nudged me toward the ricotta-pistachio gelato, a masterpiece of tang and subtlety. \u2014 Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times , 28 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135802" }, "manrope":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a side rope (as to a ship's gangway or ladder) used as a handrail":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-\u02ccr\u014dp" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1769, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135809" }, "marked transfer":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an instrument for transferring a portion of the shares of a stockholder's certificate after being certified as good by a proper official on the London stock exchange":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135852" }, "massivity":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": massiveness":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "ma\u02c8siv\u0259t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135907" }, "maundy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a ceremony of washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday":[], ": alms distributed in connection with the maundy ceremony or on Maundy Thursday":[], ": maundy money":[ "With the growth of the numismatic hobby \u2026 the silver Maundy coins, especially full sets \u2026 have become more highly prized and correspondingly expensive.", "\u2014 Herbert C. Bardes , New York Times , 22 Mar. 1964", "maundy coinage" ], ": feast":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English maunde , from Old French mand\u00e9 , from Latin mandatum command, order; from the words spoken by Jesus to his disciples after washing their feet at the Last Supper, \"a new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another\" (John 13:34 Authorized Version)":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140121" }, "managed currency":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a currency whose purchasing power is adjusted by the monetary authorities with the purpose of influencing business activity and prices rather than determined by a fixed relationship to gold":[ "\u2014 contrasted with automatic currency" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140309" }, "mantua":{ "type":[ "adjective or noun", "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a usually loose-fitting gown worn especially in the 17th and 18th centuries":[], "commune on the Mincio River west-southwest of Venice in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy population 47,969":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8man-ch\u0259-w\u0259", "\u02c8m\u00e4n-t\u00fc-\u00e4", "\u02c8man-t\u0259-w\u0259", "\u02c8manch-w\u0259", "\u02c8man(t)-sh(\u0259-)w\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "modification of French manteau mantle":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1678, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140637" }, "maggiore":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": major sense 7":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "m\u00e4\u02c8j\u014d(\u02cc)r\u0101" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Italian, literally, greater, from Latin major":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140955" }, "Manus":{ "type":[ "geographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the distal segment of the vertebrate forelimb from carpus to terminus":[], "island of the southwestern Pacific in the Admiralty Islands of Papua New Guinea; largest of the group area 600 square miles (1560 square kilometers)":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8m\u00e4-", "\u02c8m\u0101-n\u0259s", "\u02c8m\u00e4-n\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Technology (machina) is not replacing the hand ( manus ); rather, the two are collaborating as never before, stimulating innovation and expression. \u2014 Roberta Smith, New York Times , 5 May 2016" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "New Latin, from Latin, hand":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1867, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-141004" }, "Mauna Kea":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "extinct volcano 13,796 feet (4205 meters) high in the north central part of the island of Hawaii":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccmau\u0307-n\u00e4-\u02c8k\u0101-\u00e4", "\u02ccm\u022f-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-141247" } }