{ "wicked":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": morally very bad : evil":[], ": fierce , vicious":[ "a wicked dog" ], ": disposed to or marked by mischief : roguish":[ "does wicked impersonations" ], ": disgustingly unpleasant : vile":[ "a wicked odor" ], ": causing or likely to cause harm, distress, or trouble":[ "a wicked storm" ], ": going beyond reasonable or predictable limits : of exceptional quality or degree":[ "throws a wicked fastball" ], ": very , extremely":[ "wicked fast" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-k\u0259d" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "dark", "evil", "immoral", "iniquitous", "nefarious", "rotten", "sinful", "unethical", "unlawful", "unrighteous", "unsavory", "vicious", "vile", "villainous", "wrong" ], "antonyms":[ "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", "majorly", "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", "wildly" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "a wicked act of cruelty", "She played the part of the wicked stepmother in the play.", "She wore a wicked grin after her victory.", "She's known for having a wicked sense of humor.", "She had a wicked case of food poisoning.", "A wicked odor was coming from the closet.", "He throws a wicked fastball.", "Adverb", "His car goes wicked fast.", "All his friends thought he was wicked cool.", "The tickets were wicked expensive.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The footage, filmed in March this year, proved that the wicked sense of humor those close to the Queen have often spoken about is very much still there. \u2014 Victoria Murphy, Town & Country , 5 June 2022", "Fans connected with Rae\u2019s awkward, self-conscious character Issa, who had foggy life ambitions, a wicked sense of style and always seemed to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. \u2014 Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022", "Eileen Bowman is a scene-stealer as Ella\u2019s hilariously wicked stepmother Madame. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 June 2022", "Clever plotting\u2014an early, seemingly throwaway scene in which F\u00e9lix does some goofy martial-arts training turns out to be critical\u2014and inventive character details enhance the wicked fun. \u2014 Kyle Smith, WSJ , 16 June 2022", "Halloween is the time to embrace spooky decorations, along with wicked , gross and downright disturbing characters from your favorite horror flicks. \u2014 Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022", "Trolls appeared on social media arguing his interpretation of the catechism was wicked and untrue. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 1 June 2022", "It\u2019s not like an assault by a stranger or a wicked date. \u2014 Petula Dvorak, Washington Post , 30 May 2022", "The same Wes that happily painted trees with Alicia back in the day is now even more wicked and evil than Strand has become. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 22 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, alteration of wicke wicked, perhaps from Old English wicca":"Adjective" }, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective", "1980, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182717" }, "wickedness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the quality or state of being wicked":[], ": something wicked":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-k\u0259d-n\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "devilishness", "devilment", "devilry", "deviltry", "diablerie", "espi\u00e8glerie", "hob", "impishness", "knavery", "mischief", "mischievousness", "rascality", "roguery", "roguishness", "shenanigan(s)", "waggery", "waggishness" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "a couple of live wires who got into all kinds of wickedness during their vacation in Las Vegas", "the movie featured a villain of unadulterated wickedness", "Recent Examples on the Web", "That wickedness included mass starvations, slave-labor camps, political oppression, purges and executions, religious persecution and the subjugation of satellite nations that even now struggle to pull themselves from Russia\u2019s malicious orbit. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Apr. 2022", "For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? \u2014 Jackie Frere, Woman's Day , 14 Apr. 2022", "Chomsky\u2019s mendacity does not, in Harris\u2019s opinion, stem from wickedness . \u2014 Geoffrey K. Pullum, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022", "What such a list fails to capture, however, is the energy of Hitchens\u2019s prose, the breadth of his allusions, and the wickedness of his wit. \u2014 Matthew Continetti, National Review , 26 Dec. 2021", "Green in general has a reputation for being hard-to-wear, which is probably due in part to its history as a colour of wickedness , witches, sin, and ghosts. \u2014 Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com , 21 Nov. 2021", "In politics, communicating meaning is essential to persuasion, to the building of coalitions, and to the defeat of error and wickedness . \u2014 Dan Mclaughlin, National Review , 15 Nov. 2021", "Chalamet and Villeneuve bring verve and terror to the confrontation that opens the novel: a primal scene of teen-age powerlessness in the face of what appears to be arbitrary adult wickedness . \u2014 The New Yorker , 27 Oct. 2021", "The world cannot forget the particular wickedness of the atrocities. \u2014 Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194636" }, "wide":{ "type":"adjective", "definitions":[ "having great extent vast", "extending over a vast area extensive", "extending throughout a specified area or scope", "comprehensive , inclusive", "having a specified extension from side to side", "having much extent between the sides broad", "fully opened", "lax sense 4", "extending or fluctuating considerably between limits", "straying or deviating from something specified", "relatively rich in carbohydrate as compared with protein", "over a great distance or extent widely", "over a specified distance, area, or extent", "so as to leave much space or distance between", "so as to pass at or clear by a considerable distance", "to the fullest extent completely , fully", "having a large measure across broad", "opened as far as possible", "covering a very large area", "measured across or at right angles to length", "not limited having a large extent", "to the side of away from", "over a wide area", "to the limit completely" ], "pronounciation":"\u02c8w\u012bd", "synonyms":[ "broad", "fat", "thick" ], "antonyms":[ "all", "all of", "all over", "altogether", "clean", "completely", "dead", "enough", "entire", "entirely", "even", "exactly", "fast", "flat", "full", "fully", "heartily", "out", "perfectly", "plumb", "quite", "soundly", "thoroughly", "through and through", "totally", "utterly", "well", "wholly" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web Adjective", "Sullivan has consistently trailed the race\u2019s top two GOP candidates by a wide margin in recent polling. \u2014 Matt Durot, Forbes , 16 June 2022", "Despite the retail giant\u2019s determination to quash organizing at the warehouse, known as JFK8, workers there voted by a wide margin to form a union. \u2014 Marie Solis, New York Times , 12 June 2022", "However, the tentpole is trailing its franchise predecessor, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, by a wide margin. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022", "Hasbro said Wednesday that its shareholders voted for its 13 directors by a wide margin, according to preliminary vote tallies. \u2014 Cara Lombardo, WSJ , 8 June 2022", "Boudin was recalled by a wide margin, and Caruso advanced to a mayoral runoff, finishing ahead of Rep. Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles). \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022", "Boudin was recalled by a wide margin in Tuesday\u2019s election. \u2014 Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 June 2022", "Watkins was the best player at OSU\u2019s third camp by a pretty wide margin. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 7 June 2022", "In mid-May, the number of new purchases-to-come in the rate lock data dropped below 2019 levels for the first time this year, and buying trails the 2021 boom by a wide margin. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 4 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web Adverb", "The first gallery offers a wide -ranging history of the statue and its context, narrated in part by Angelina Jolie. \u2014 Mark Jenkins, Washington Post , 7 June 2022", "Produced by the New York Times and hosted by film critic Wesley Morris (co-host Jenna Wortham is on book leave), this wide -ranging series breaks down trends in popular culture and the internet. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 3 June 2022", "The comments came as part of a wide -ranging debate that touched on mass shootings, safety in schools and Chicago crime, among other topics. \u2014 Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022", "House Democrats on Thursday advanced a wide -ranging package of gun control legislation that would prohibit the sale of semiautomatic rifles to people under 21 and ban the sale of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022", "But none of the others \u2013 John Adams, Richard Nixon, and George H.W. Bush \u2013 were given such a wide -ranging portfolio to prepare them for the presidency. \u2014 James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022", "Zuckerberg said Olivan\u2019s role would be focused more on internal operations, a more focused area compared to Sandberg, who had a wide -ranging oversight over Meta\u2019s business operations. \u2014 Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 June 2022", "The amendment is also viewed as the only loose end remaining in the approval of the UDC, the most wide -ranging change to Mobile\u2019s zoning law in at least 50 years. \u2014 al , 31 May 2022", "Still, there is little sign that any Senate Republicans are interested in a wide -ranging trade-off. \u2014 Mike Debonis, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adjective", "first_known_use":[ "Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Adverb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000" }, "wide-awake":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a soft felt hat with a low crown and a wide brim", ": sooty tern", ": fully awake", ": alertly watchful especially for advantages or opportunities", ": fully awake", ": very alert" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccw\u012bd-\u0259-\u02c8w\u0101k", "\u02ccw\u012bd-\u0259-\u02c8w\u0101k", "\u02ccw\u012bd-\u0259-\u02c8w\u0101k" ], "synonyms":[ "awake", "insomniac", "sleepless", "wakeful" ], "antonyms":[ "asleep", "dormant", "dozing", "napping", "resting", "sleeping", "slumbering", "unawakened" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2", "Adjective", "1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200345" }, "widespread":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": widely diffused or prevalent":[ "widespread public interest" ], ": widely extended or spread out":[ "low, widespread hood and fenders", "\u2014 Time", "a widespread erosion surface", "\u2014 C. B. Hitchcock" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bd-\u02c8spred" ], "synonyms":[ "broad", "deep", "expansive", "extended", "extensive", "far-flung", "far-reaching", "rangy", "sweeping", "wide", "wide-ranging" ], "antonyms":[ "narrow" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "There is widespread public interest in the election.", "Trade partners had become more widespread .", "There was widespread opposition to the plan.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The other candidates \u2014 state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, businesswoman Robyn Belinsky and veteran Denton Knapp \u2014 also criticized the Jan. 6 committee and claimed there was widespread fraud in the 2020 election. \u2014 Aaron Navarro, CBS News , 1 July 2022", "The measure comes following KXAN\u2019s investigation into widespread paper vehicle license plate fraud. \u2014 Michael Murney, Chron , 30 June 2022", "Hutchinson also claimed that Trump became angry after learning that Barr told the Associated Press that the Department of Justice had found no credible evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. \u2014 Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 29 June 2022", "Hutchinson also recounted Trump\u2019s earlier reaction to then-Attorney General William P. Barr telling the Associated Press on Dec. 1, 2020, that there was no widespread fraud affecting the outcome of the election. \u2014 Josh Dawsey, Washington Post , 28 June 2022", "Tuesday's primary is the latest battleground between GOP officials adhering to claims of widespread voter fraud pushed by Donald Trump and traditional Republicans who reject those false allegations. \u2014 Allison Novelo, USA TODAY , 28 June 2022", "In early December 2020, Attorney General William Barr made a public statement indicating that there was no evidence of widespread election fraud. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 28 June 2022", "In 2020, Shinkle abstained from the vote to certify the election results that year, alluding to issues with the election despite no evidence of widespread fraud or misconduct. \u2014 Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press , 27 June 2022", "Barr didn't give his interview ruling out widespread fraud to the AP until Dec. 1. \u2014 Alexander Mallin, ABC News , 22 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010356" }, "wight":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": valiant , stalwart":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bt" ], "synonyms":[ "baby", "being", "bird", "bod", "body", "character", "cookie", "cooky", "creature", "customer", "devil", "duck", "egg", "face", "fish", "guy", "head", "human", "human being", "individual", "life", "man", "mortal", "party", "person", "personage", "scout", "slob", "sort", "soul", "specimen", "stiff", "thing" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "what unfortunate wight would be out and about in such foul weather?", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Oh, how about the Hodor exhibit that features the actual door -- replete with wight hands reaching out -- used to shoot his heartbreaking death. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 19 June 2022", "In the footage, Sansa and Tyrion are hiding out in the crypts, and are forced to help Gilly and Missandei when they are attacked by wights . \u2014 Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR , 30 Nov. 2019", "So, Jon fights off the wights until Daenerys and Drogon come to his rescue. \u2014 Julie Kosin, Harper's BAZAAR , 29 Apr. 2019", "Everyone shows up for a parlay, and when Jon does his show-and-tell bit with the wight , Cersei pretends to be properly spooked. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, Marie Claire , 13 Apr. 2019", "Last seen raging against a ridiculous number of the Night King\u2019s zombie wights , the series\u2019 most steadfast character will presumably live to fight another day. \u2014 Courtney Shea, Harper's BAZAAR , 6 May 2019", "After some incredibly harrowing moments with swarms of wights down in the bowels of Winterfell, our girl is the one who finally puts an end to the Night King. \u2014 Abby Gardner, Glamour , 29 Apr. 2019", "In my version of the story, Catelyn Stark is re-imbued with a kind of life and becomes this vengeful wight who galvanizes a group of people around her and is trying to exact her revenge on the riverlands. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Glamour , 21 Apr. 2019", "Unfortunately, the men are attacked by the wights , and Daenarys and her dragons pull up to help. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, Marie Claire , 13 Apr. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, creature, thing, from Old English wiht ; akin to Old High German wiht creature, thing, Old Church Slavonic ve\u0161t\u012d thing":"Noun", "Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse v\u012bgr skilled in fighting (neuter v\u012bgt ); akin to Old English w\u012bgan to fight \u2014 more at victor":"Adjective" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213001" }, "wilderness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a tract or region uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings":[], ": an area essentially undisturbed by human activity together with its naturally developed life community":[], ": an empty or pathless area or region":[ "in remote wildernesses of space groups of nebulae are found", "\u2014 G. W. Gray \u20201960" ], ": a part of a garden devoted to wild growth":[], ": wild or uncultivated state":[], ": a confusing multitude or mass : an indefinitely great number or quantity":[ "I would not have given it for a wilderness of monkeys", "\u2014 William Shakespeare" ], ": a bewildering situation":[ "those moral wildernesses of civilized life", "\u2014 Norman Mailer" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-d\u0259r-n\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "nature", "open", "open air", "out-of-doors", "outdoors", "wild" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "She enjoys hikes through the wilderness .", "released the wolf back into the wilderness", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The latest terrible Netflix reality show is not about romance for once, but making Gen Z kids give up their phones and live in the wilderness because\u2026reasons? \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 3 July 2022", "The first season introduces us to a high school team of star soccer players who struggle to survive in the wilderness after their plane crashes. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 2 July 2022", "The Netflix drama centers on a New York attorney who gets stranded in the wilderness and has to survive on her own. \u2014 Alamin Yohannes, EW.com , 30 June 2022", "But if the goal is to spend the night in the wilderness , that isn\u2019t beyond reach, even this weekend. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 June 2022", "The 32-year-old professional Xterra athlete has spent the better part of a decade training in the wilderness and camping out nights before big races. \u2014 John Thompson, Men's Health , 22 June 2022", "The first, set during the 1990s, follows a group of teenage girls lost in the wilderness after a plane crash, while the second follows the same characters as adults coming to terms with what happened all of those years ago. \u2014 Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 June 2022", "The park said bear attacks are more prevalent in May and June because natural foods, like berries, aren't available in the wilderness yet. \u2014 Minyvonne Burke, NBC News , 14 June 2022", "Working in remote environments\u2014whether out at sea or deep in the wilderness \u2014means that timely access to hospitals is limited in case of life-threatening emergencies. \u2014 al , 13 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from wildern wild, from Old English wildd\u0113oren of wild beasts":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012549" }, "will":{ "type":[ "helping verb", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": desire , wish":[ "call it what you will" ], ": to have a wish or desire":[ "whether we will or no" ], ": if you wish to call it that":[ "a kind of preoccupation, or obsession if you will", "\u2014 Louis Auchincloss" ], ": desire , wish : such as":[], ": disposition , inclination":[ "where there's a will there's a way" ], ": appetite , passion":[], ": choice , determination":[], ": the act, process, or experience of willing : volition":[], ": mental powers manifested as wishing, choosing, desiring, or intending":[], ": a disposition to act according to principles or ends":[], ": the collective desire of a group":[ "the will of the people" ], ": the power of control over one's own actions or emotions":[ "a man of iron will" ], ": the part of a summons expressing a royal command":[], ": request , command":[], ": as one wishes : as or when it pleases or suits oneself":[], ": intend , purpose":[], ": decree , ordain":[ "Providence wills it" ], ": to determine by an act of choice":[], ": to dispose of by or as if by a will : bequeath":[ "willed his entire estate to his son" ], ": to order or direct by a will":[ "willed that her property be divided among her children" ], ": to exercise the will":[], ": choose":[ "do as you will" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil", "\u1d4al", "(\u0259)l", "w\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "continence", "restraint", "self-command", "self-containment", "self-control", "self-discipline", "self-government", "self-mastery", "self-possession", "self-restraint", "willpower" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "In her will , she asked that her money be donated to the church.", "He made a will only days before his death.", "He has no will of his own.", "a government that reflects the will of the people" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English (1st & 3rd singular present indicative), from Old English wille (infinitive wyllan ); akin to Old High German wili (3rd singular present indicative) wills, Latin velle to wish, will":"Verb", "Middle English, from Old English willa will, desire; akin to Old English wille":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2b":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032649" }, "willful":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": obstinately and often perversely self-willed", ": done deliberately : intentional", ": stubborn sense 1", ": intentional", ": not accidental : done deliberately or knowingly and often in conscious violation or disregard of the law, duty, or the rights of others" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "balky", "contrary", "contumacious", "defiant", "disobedient", "froward", "incompliant", "insubordinate", "intractable", "obstreperous", "rebel", "rebellious", "recalcitrant", "recusant", "refractory", "restive", "ungovernable", "unruly", "untoward", "wayward" ], "antonyms":[ "amenable", "biddable", "compliant", "conformable", "docile", "obedient", "ruly", "submissive", "tractable" ], "examples":[ "a stubborn and willful child", "He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The mothers named the state of California and Ruelas in their complaint, claiming wrongful death against all defendants and willful misconduct by Ruelas. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "The maximum penalty an individual taxpayer may incur for a non- willful violation of the FBAR requirements is $10,000. \u2014 Marie Sapirie, Forbes , 8 Nov. 2021", "Accidents, mistakes, fear, negligence and bad judgment are insufficient to establish a willful federal criminal civil rights violation. \u2014 Mallika Kallingal And Jamie Crawford, CNN , 8 Oct. 2021", "The shows can also be quite funny, as the cast members\u2019 projections and willful denial are revealed on camera. \u2014 Kate Aurthur, Variety , 1 Oct. 2021", "If a fire agency responds to a fire that has been started in willful violation of the burn ban, the person responsible may be liable for all costs incurred, as well as legal fees. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2021", "Burcham was arrested on two outstanding warrants, both for willful abuse of a child, on May 17 and transported to the Shelby County Jail, according to the sheriff\u2019s press release. \u2014 Al.com Staff, al , 22 May 2022", "Also still popping up in the background are Jimmy and his wild and willful assistant Kayla (Megan Stalter), as their absurdist power struggle reaches new heights. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022", "But that quasi-documentary principle also puts his willful aestheticism under sharp scrutiny. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182342" }, "willing":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready":[ "willing and eager to help" ], ": prompt to act or respond":[ "lending a willing hand" ], ": done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance":[ "a willing sacrifice" ], ": of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-li\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "amenable", "disposed", "fain", "game", "glad", "inclined", "minded", "ready" ], "antonyms":[ "disinclined", "unamenable", "unwilling" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for willing voluntary , intentional , deliberate , willing mean done or brought about of one's own will. voluntary implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion. a voluntary confession intentional stresses an awareness of an end to be achieved. the intentional concealment of vital information deliberate implies full consciousness of the nature of one's act and its consequences. deliberate acts of sabotage willing implies a readiness and eagerness to accede to or anticipate the wishes of another. willing obedience", "examples":[ "He was a willing participant in the crime.", "She's lending a willing hand.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Another franchise could've offered Brissett more money than the Pacers would've been willing to match, though Brissett may have appreciated Indiana's proactiveness to keep him around long term and signed a new deal. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 29 June 2022", "However, no one at this point is willing to appear before the January 6 committee, take an oath and testify against the two. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 29 June 2022", "Teams in need of a center will be willing to bank on him expanding his game as his career progresses. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 29 June 2022", "Insurers must also be willing to recognize women as farmers. \u2014 Heather Randell, The Conversation , 28 June 2022", "Even during the most difficult moments on the Farm, attendees are always expected to have a good attitude and be willing to help one another. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 June 2022", "Every Lyriq to be built in the 2023 model year is already spoken for, a bragging point that would mean more if Cadillac were willing say how many that is, or even how many in the first edition its executives crow about. \u2014 Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press , 28 June 2022", "A month after Wilson\u2019s departure, few seem to know the full story and even fewer are willing to talk about it publicly. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022", "The Supreme Court, which once seemed reluctant to issue decisions that too blatantly undercut popular opinion, now appears willing to court controversy and declare its indifference to what Americans think. \u2014 Mary Ziegler, CNN , 24 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205654" }, "williwaw":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a sudden violent gust of cold land air common along mountainous coasts of high latitudes":[], ": a sudden violent wind":[], ": a violent commotion":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-li-\u02ccw\u022f" ], "synonyms":[ "ado", "alarums and excursions", "ballyhoo", "blather", "bluster", "bobbery", "bother", "bustle", "clatter", "clutter", "coil", "commotion", "corroboree", "disturbance", "do", "foofaraw", "fun", "furor", "furore", "fuss", "helter-skelter", "hoo-ha", "hoo-hah", "hoopla", "hubble-bubble", "hubbub", "hullabaloo", "hurly", "hurly-burly", "hurricane", "hurry", "hurry-scurry", "hurry-skurry", "kerfuffle", "moil", "pandemonium", "pother", "row", "ruckus", "ruction", "rumpus", "shindy", "splore", "squall", "stew", "stir", "storm", "to-do", "tumult", "turmoil", "uproar", "welter", "whirl", "zoo" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "the surprise verdict of the jury created a wild williwaw as reporters rushed to file their stories", "a williwaw rose up seemingly out of nowhere and wreaked havoc with our campsite", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The williwaw gusts swirled thick fog among transport ships off Attu Island, and the waiting infantrymen nervously mulled the name of their landing site: Massacre Bay. \u2014 Alex Horton, Washington Post , 24 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "origin unknown":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174413" }, "willowy":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": abounding with willows":[], ": resembling a willow :":[], ": pliant":[], ": gracefully tall and slender":[ "a willowy actress" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-l\u0259-w\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "bendy", "flexible", "limber", "lissome", "lissom", "lithe", "lithesome", "pliable", "pliant", "supple" ], "antonyms":[ "inflexible", "rigid", "stiff", "stiffened" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "the rattan's stems are split into willowy staves that are woven together to produce exquisite baskets", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Michelle Troconis has a lot in common with the woman she is accused of helping to kill: tall, willowy , and talented, both women fell hard for the same man, Fotis Dulos, a handsome, charismatic home developer and daring athlete. \u2014 Erin Moriarty, CBS News , 19 May 2022", "Catching a fish the size of a small person with a willowy fly rod and a fly the size of your thumb is no easy matter. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022", "In this version, marching masses in masks and raining rolls of toilet paper projected the modern-day point of the song, which benefited from the crunchy licks the willowy Rutherford spun from his guitar. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 20 Nov. 2021", "When the trailer for this movie first hit the internet, the masses clutched pearls and bemoaned the casting of Nicole Kidman as Lucy, saying that everyone\u2019s favorite willowy Australian star was the wrong choice to play the comedy legend. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 10 Dec. 2021", "In the decade that followed, her willowy figure and striking looks led to a career in modeling, taking her from Boyle Heights to Australia, then New York. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 Dec. 2021", "The result is beef that\u2019s tender without going mealy, its long, willowy fibers holding on to broth and spices that growl like chili but come back to a happier place with high aromatics like the red side of the spice cabinet. \u2014 Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News , 19 Nov. 2021", "The main threat on the outside is the head coach\u2019s son, Jake Jackson, a willowy 6-5 target who has accepted a baseball scholarship from San Diego State. \u2014 Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Nov. 2021", "Yellow wild flowers and a footpath surrounded by coastal scrub led me to the edge of the sea, where waves smacked on the rocks, leaving only a trace of willowy foam. \u2014 Kate Donnelly, Travel + Leisure , 24 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012649" }, "willpower":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-\u02ccpau\u0307-\u0259r", "\u02c8wil-\u02ccpau\u0307(-\u0259)r" ], "synonyms":[ "continence", "restraint", "self-command", "self-containment", "self-control", "self-discipline", "self-government", "self-mastery", "self-possession", "self-restraint", "will" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "The dessert buffet tested my willpower .", "He conquered his drinking problem through sheer willpower .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Entering the shadows starts with vision and intention, is maintained through discipline and willpower , and ends with glory. \u2014 Jodie Cook, Forbes , 6 June 2022", "Policymakers across the aisle are casting aside the old view that obesity is a matter of individual willpower and, like the American Medical Association and other leading health organizations, recognizing obesity as a disease. \u2014 Fatima Cody Stanford And Kelly Copes-anderson, STAT , 9 Jan. 2022", "Players must manage their willpower to access useful dialog choices and feed on mortals to keep their hunger for blood in check. \u2014 Rob Wieland, Forbes , 23 May 2022", "Ukrainka insisted that her spirit was stronger than her body and her willpower could transcend physical suffering. \u2014 Sasha Dovzhyk, CNN , 11 May 2022", "The elemental human conflict between Pietri\u2019s physical weakness and his indomitable willpower caught the world\u2019s imagination. \u2014 Roger Robinson, Outside Online , 10 Apr. 2022", "Lembke believes much of that increase in time is by design \u2014 a result of tech companies' deliberate strategies as opposed to a lack of willpower to put down the phone. \u2014 Alex Pena, CBS News , 5 May 2022", "However, willpower alone is not enough to achieve your goals. \u2014 Womensmedia, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022", "With endless encouragement to shop from all corners of the internet, giving up fast fashion can require considerable willpower . \u2014 Fedora Abu, refinery29.com , 27 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1850, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192501" }, "willy-nilly":{ "type":[ "adverb or adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": by compulsion : without choice", ": in a haphazard or spontaneous manner" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccwi-l\u0113-\u02c8ni-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "aimlessly", "anyhow", "anyway", "anywise", "desultorily", "erratically", "haphazard", "haphazardly", "helter-skelter", "hit or miss", "irregularly", "randomly" ], "antonyms":[ "methodically", "systematically" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":"alteration of will I nill I or will ye nill ye or will he nill he ", "first_known_use":[ "1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213504" }, "wilt":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to lose turgor from lack of water":[ "the plants wilted in the heat" ], ": to become limp":[], ": to grow weak or faint : languish":[], ": to cause to wilt":[], ": an act or instance of wilting : the state of being wilted":[], ": a disorder (such as a fungus disease) of plants marked by loss of turgidity in soft tissues with subsequent drooping and often shriveling":[], ": polyhedrosis of caterpillars":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wilt", "w\u0259lt" ], "synonyms":[ "droop", "flag", "hang", "loll", "sag", "swag" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Verb", "The hot weather wilted the plants.", "The crowd wilted in the heat.", "He wilted under the pressure.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "The willingness likely will wilt if Slafkovsky remains in play when the Devils are called to the podium at the Bell Centre. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022", "The outer, darker green leaves are softer and often wilt . \u2014 Robin Miller, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022", "The outer, darker green leaves are softer and often wilt . \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 27 May 2022", "In summer, water daily to keep the soil moist so plants don\u2019t wilt . \u2014 Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 Apr. 2022", "In addition, lawns brown early, gardens begin to wilt , surface water levels decline, and crop growth is stunted, per the site. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 12 May 2022", "Was the typically tranquil Scheffler, with his everyman nonchalance, about to wilt under the pressure? \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022", "Texas Tech was still within 64-60 with 3:06 to play, but Kansas scored the next six points as the Red Raiders continued to wilt under the pressure. \u2014 Dave Skretta, ajc , 13 Mar. 2022", "Like the jobs numbers, the wage gains of 2021 also tend to wilt under scrutiny. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Jan. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "These beetles can transmit diseases like bacterial wilt and viruses, none of which are curable. \u2014 Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun , 9 June 2022", "For now, County Fair is the only available variety resistant to bacterial wilt . \u2014 Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun , 9 June 2022", "Unlike plants getting too much water, the dry plants will recover from the slight wilt quickly. \u2014 Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer , 14 May 2022", "The Marglobe has a strong disease resistance to Fusarium wilt and Nailhead rust, which plagued Florida tomato growers. \u2014 Jeff Quattrone, Smithsonian Magazine , 14 Jan. 2022", "Pine wilt is a serious disease caused by microscopic roundworms, or nematodes, that are carried from tree to tree in spring by pine sawyer beetles. \u2014 Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com , 25 Dec. 2021", "Your leaves could be sun burned, or could have tomato blight or tomato wilt . \u2014 oregonlive , 21 Aug. 2021", "In the last five-plus years, the wilt has taken over. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 15 Aug. 2021", "Most cucumber vines that die suddenly are victims of bacterial wilt . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 15 Aug. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "alteration of earlier welk , from Middle English welken , probably from Middle Dutch; akin to Old High German er welk\u0113n to wilt":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1691, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb", "1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162458" }, "wimp":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wimp" ], "synonyms":[ "softy", "softie", "weakling", "wuss", "wussy" ], "antonyms":[ "powerhouse" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "just because you can't lift 300 pounds doesn't mean you're a wimp", "what kind of wimp would just give in to peer pressure?", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Kendall is still a wimp who swings between self-satisfaction and an insatiable hunger for reassurance, and Strong is fantastic in his portrayal of this back-and-forth. \u2014 Naomi Fry, The New Yorker , 1 Nov. 2021", "Suddenly, the school wimp who was interested in cards and magic had been turned into a Western archetype: the strong, do-right loner who doesn\u2019t say much. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2021", "While the leads all wrestle with their inner wimp , only Mary Ann\u2019s struggle has mortal stakes. \u2014 John Domini, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2021", "Through it all the best part of the film remains the dichotomy of a bland wimp (a character Odenkirk plays so well) who can flip the switch to becoming a remorseless killer \u2014 and seeing Odenkirk as the one flipping the switch. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 22 Mar. 2021", "That jab gets to the heart of these protests: the sense that stay-at-home advocates are gutless wimps willing to let a virus boss us around. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 22 Apr. 2020", "Now, they\u2019re being caricatured as fashion accessories for wimps . \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 20 May 2020", "In the 21st century, they are depicted as sniveling wimps and are reviled. \u2014 The Economist , 4 Dec. 2019", "This is no place for wimps \u2014 either on the greens or in the men\u2019s locker room. \u2014 Teddy Greenstein, chicagotribune.com , 27 July 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "origin unknown":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1920, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173251" }, "wimpish":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wimp" ], "synonyms":[ "softy", "softie", "weakling", "wuss", "wussy" ], "antonyms":[ "powerhouse" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "just because you can't lift 300 pounds doesn't mean you're a wimp", "what kind of wimp would just give in to peer pressure?", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Kendall is still a wimp who swings between self-satisfaction and an insatiable hunger for reassurance, and Strong is fantastic in his portrayal of this back-and-forth. \u2014 Naomi Fry, The New Yorker , 1 Nov. 2021", "Suddenly, the school wimp who was interested in cards and magic had been turned into a Western archetype: the strong, do-right loner who doesn\u2019t say much. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2021", "While the leads all wrestle with their inner wimp , only Mary Ann\u2019s struggle has mortal stakes. \u2014 John Domini, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2021", "Through it all the best part of the film remains the dichotomy of a bland wimp (a character Odenkirk plays so well) who can flip the switch to becoming a remorseless killer \u2014 and seeing Odenkirk as the one flipping the switch. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 22 Mar. 2021", "That jab gets to the heart of these protests: the sense that stay-at-home advocates are gutless wimps willing to let a virus boss us around. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 22 Apr. 2020", "Now, they\u2019re being caricatured as fashion accessories for wimps . \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 20 May 2020", "In the 21st century, they are depicted as sniveling wimps and are reviled. \u2014 The Economist , 4 Dec. 2019", "This is no place for wimps \u2014 either on the greens or in the men\u2019s locker room. \u2014 Teddy Greenstein, chicagotribune.com , 27 July 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "origin unknown":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1920, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191902" }, "wimpy":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wimp" ], "synonyms":[ "softy", "softie", "weakling", "wuss", "wussy" ], "antonyms":[ "powerhouse" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "just because you can't lift 300 pounds doesn't mean you're a wimp", "what kind of wimp would just give in to peer pressure?", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Kendall is still a wimp who swings between self-satisfaction and an insatiable hunger for reassurance, and Strong is fantastic in his portrayal of this back-and-forth. \u2014 Naomi Fry, The New Yorker , 1 Nov. 2021", "Suddenly, the school wimp who was interested in cards and magic had been turned into a Western archetype: the strong, do-right loner who doesn\u2019t say much. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2021", "While the leads all wrestle with their inner wimp , only Mary Ann\u2019s struggle has mortal stakes. \u2014 John Domini, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2021", "Through it all the best part of the film remains the dichotomy of a bland wimp (a character Odenkirk plays so well) who can flip the switch to becoming a remorseless killer \u2014 and seeing Odenkirk as the one flipping the switch. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 22 Mar. 2021", "That jab gets to the heart of these protests: the sense that stay-at-home advocates are gutless wimps willing to let a virus boss us around. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 22 Apr. 2020", "Now, they\u2019re being caricatured as fashion accessories for wimps . \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 20 May 2020", "In the 21st century, they are depicted as sniveling wimps and are reviled. \u2014 The Economist , 4 Dec. 2019", "This is no place for wimps \u2014 either on the greens or in the men\u2019s locker room. \u2014 Teddy Greenstein, chicagotribune.com , 27 July 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "origin unknown":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1920, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211141" }, "win":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to get possession of by effort or fortune":[], ": to obtain by work : earn":[ "striving to win a living from the sterile soil" ], ": to gain in or as if in battle or contest":[ "won the championship" ], ": to be the victor in":[ "won the war" ], ": to make friendly or favorable to oneself or to one's cause":[ "\u2014 often used with over won him over with persuasive arguments" ], ": to induce to accept oneself in marriage":[ "was unable to win the woman he loved" ], ": to obtain (something, such as ore, coal, or clay) by mining":[], ": to prepare (a vein or bed) for regular mining":[], ": to recover (metal) from ore":[], ": to reach by expenditure of effort":[], ": to gain the victory in a contest : succeed":[], ": to succeed in arriving at a place or a state":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win" ], "synonyms":[ "conquer", "prevail", "triumph" ], "antonyms":[ "palm", "triumph", "victory" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Verb", "The boxer won the match by knockout.", "He won't give up until he's won the argument.", "Neither candidate won the debate.", "We tried our best, but you can't win them all .", "They played well, but they didn't win .", "The chances of winning are 1 in 100,000.", "It's not about winning or losing. It's about having fun.", "She won a tennis trophy.", "Her book won the Pulitzer Prize.", "She won praise for her hard work.", "Noun", "a pitcher with 15 wins", "Their win over the first place team was unexpected.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Positivity and goodness win out; more than once, dancing saves the day. \u2014 Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022", "If the Phillies win , the player will earn a return on the moneyline bet plus their $200 stake back. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 23 June 2022", "During the 2021 NBA Finals against Phoenix, Connaughton averaged 9.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in helping the Bucks win the NBA championship. \u2014 Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel , 22 June 2022", "In 2000, Siragusa helped the Ravens win the Super Bowl over the Giants. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 22 June 2022", "Scott said be believes the party can win 54 seats and retake control of the chamber amid soaring inflation and Biden's low approval ratings. \u2014 Jill Colvin, ajc , 22 June 2022", "All the polls are now indicating that Netanyahu's Likud party will win the most seats in the parliament at around 35 seats in the 120-seat parliament. \u2014 Hadas Gold, CNN , 22 June 2022", "Scott said be believes the party can win 54 seats and retake control of the chamber amid soaring inflation and Biden's low approval ratings. \u2014 Jill Colvin, Chron , 22 June 2022", "The party is spending big to help some of the most extremist candidates in the country win their GOP primaries. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 21 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Kiffin, ever aware of timing, responded to a reply to a tweet of his in reaction to Friday's win by Notre Dame over Tennessee baseball after Sunday's season-ending 7-3 loss by UT to the Fighting Irish. \u2014 Nick Gray, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022", "The 23-year-old right-hander kept up the act Saturday night at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, helping the Arkansas Travelers to a 5-2 win against the Wichita Wind Surge. \u2014 Mitchell Gladstone, Arkansas Online , 12 June 2022", "Evan Cali hurled a complete-game shutout, propelling the second-seeded Tigers (20-3) to the quarterfinal win . \u2014 Globe Correspondent, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022", "The 24-year-old completed 5\u2154 scoreless innings, allowing seven hits without a walk, to guide the Tigers to a 3-1 win in the second of three games against the Toronto Blue Jays in front of 30,738 fans at Comerica Park. \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 11 June 2022", "But in the deciding game, Matthew Gretler hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh and ace Cooper Hjerpe \u2014 in his first relief appearance of the season \u2014 struck out five over the final two innings to carry OSU to a win . \u2014 oregonlive , 11 June 2022", "Candidates hope to get support from LGBTQ voters, who are a major part of the Democratic Party coalition, and can help push a candidate to a primary win and provide a general-election boost. \u2014 Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel , 11 June 2022", "The Crusaders closed the winningest season in program history on a high note, rolling to a 14-4 five-inning win over McHenry in the Class 4A third-place game at Duly Health & Care Field in Joliet. \u2014 Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022", "Both hits have come against the A\u2019s, including a two-run double Thursday as part of the four-run eighth inning that lifted them to an 8-4 win . \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 10 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English winnen \"to strive, struggle, obtain by exertion, earn with labor, gain, triumph,\" going back to Old English winnan \"to labor, strive,\" going back to a Germanic verb base *wenu\u032f- (whence Old Saxon winnan \"to struggle, suffer, acquire,\" Old High German, \"to labor, struggle, rage,\" Old Norse vinna \"to labor, suffer, gain,\" Gothic winnan \"to suffer\"); akin to Sanskrit vanoti \"(s/he) demands, strives for, obtains,\" vanate \"(s/he) shall obtain,\" Avestan vanaiti \"(s/he) defeats\"":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb", "1862, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193853" }, "win (over)":{ "type":[ "phrasal verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to persuade (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201446" }, "wind":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "geographical name", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": an artificially produced movement of air":[], ": solar wind , stellar wind":[], ": a force or agency that carries along or influences : tendency , trend":[ "withstood the winds of popular opinion", "\u2014 Felix Frankfurter" ], ": a destructive force or influence":[], ": breath sense 2a":[], ": breath sense 4a":[], ": the pit of the stomach : solar plexus":[], ": gas generated in the stomach or the intestines":[ "pass wind" ], ": musical wind instruments especially as distinguished from strings and percussion : the wind instruments of an orchestra":[], ": players of wind instruments":[], ": slight information especially about something secret : intimation":[ "got wind of the plan" ], ": air carrying a scent (as of a hunter or game)":[], ": something that is insubstantial: such as":[], ": mere talk : idle words":[], ": nothing , nothingness":[], ": vain self-satisfaction":[], ": the direction from which the wind is blowing":[], ": compressed air or gas":[], ": air":[], ": in the same direction as the main force of the wind":[], ": as nearly as possible against the main force of the wind":[], ": to be to windward of":[], ": to be on the scent of":[], ": to have a superior position to":[], ": about to happen : astir , afoot":[ "change is in the wind" ], ": close to the wind":[], ": close to a point of danger : near the permissible limit":[], ": away from the direction from which the wind is blowing":[], ": toward the direction from which the wind is blowing":[], ": aside , away":[ "threw caution to the wind" ], ": to leeward":[], ": in a place protected from the wind : under the lee":[], "river in west central Wyoming":[], ": to make short of breath":[], ": to detect or follow by scent":[], ": to expose to the air or wind : dry by exposing to air":[], ": to regulate the wind supply of (an organ pipe)":[], ": to rest (an animal, such as a horse) in order to allow the breath to be recovered":[], ": to scent game":[], ": to pause for breath":[], ": to turn completely or repeatedly about an object : coil , twine":[], ": to encircle or cover with something pliable : bind with loops or layers":[], ": to raise to a high level (as of excitement or tension)":[ "\u2014 usually used with up" ], ": to tighten the spring of":[ "wind a clock" ], ": crank":[], ": to make tighter : tighten , tune":[], ": to hoist or haul by means of a rope or chain and a windlass":[], ": to move (a ship) by hauling on a capstan":[], ": to traverse on a curving course":[ "the river winds the valley" ], ": to cause to move in a curving line or path":[], ": to effect by or as if by curving":[], ": to cause (something, such as a ship) to change direction : turn":[], ": to turn (a ship) end for end":[], ": entangle , involve":[], ": to introduce sinuously or stealthily : insinuate":[], ": weave":[], ": to have a curving course or shape : extend in curves":[], ": to proceed as if by winding":[], ": to move so as to encircle something":[], ": to turn when lying at anchor":[], ": bend , warp":[], ": coil , turn":[], ": a particular method of winding":[], ": an act of winding : the state of being wound":[], ": a mechanism (such as a winch) for winding":[], ": to cause (something, such as a horn) to sound by blowing : blow":[], ": to sound (a call or note) on a horn":[ "wound a rousing call", "\u2014 R. 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Stevenson" ], ": to produce a sound on a horn":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "archaic or poetic \u02c8w\u012bnd", "\u02c8w\u012bnd", "\u02c8wind" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German wint wind, Latin ventus , Greek a\u0113nai to blow, Sanskrit v\u0101ti it blows":"Noun and Verb", "Middle English, from Old English windan to twist, move with speed or force, brandish; akin to Old High German wintan to wind, Umbrian oha vendu let him turn aside":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2":"Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"Noun", "1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162032" }, "wind down":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to draw gradually toward an end":[ "the party was winding down" ], ": relax , unwind":[ "wind down with a good book" ], ": to cause a gradual lessening of usually with the intention of bringing to an end":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "chill", "chill out", "de-stress", "decompress", "loosen up", "mellow (out)", "relax", "unwind" ], "antonyms":[ "tense (up)" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Although federal programs that pay for tests and vaccines for the uninsured have begun to wind down , COVID-19 vaccines are still being purchased by the federal government and continue to be free, said Rabinowitz. \u2014 Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News , 23 June 2022", "As Stranger Things prepares to wind down with the upcoming second part of its fourth season, Keery isn\u2019t the only star who has made a name in the music biz. \u2014 Gil Kaufman, Billboard , 22 June 2022", "While Brad Pitt\u2019s career appears to be revving up, the actor is looking to wind down . \u2014 Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times , 22 June 2022", "The sports calendar is beginning to wind down a bit. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 18 June 2022", "Europe has tried to wind down its imports of Russia's natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. \u2014 Anna Cooban, CNN , 15 June 2022", "Invite attendees to participate in smaller sessions with event speakers and prominent community members as the event begins to wind down . \u2014 Lisa Bennett, Forbes , 23 May 2022", "But as the current Albany session is set to wind down by June 2, these traffic enforcement powers in New York City remain firmly in the grip of the state. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022", "Gabe Plotkin plans to wind down Melvin Capital Management after suffering billions of dollars of losses and angering investors with a botched plan to reboot the firm. \u2014 Hema Parmar, Fortune , 18 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1952, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062736" }, "wind up":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the act of bringing to an end", ": a concluding act or part : finish", ": a series of regular and distinctive motions (such as swinging the arms) made by a pitcher preparatory to releasing a pitch", ": an exaggerated backswing (as in tennis)", ": operated by a spring mechanism wound by hand", ": to bring to a conclusion : end", ": to put in order for the purpose of bringing to an end", ": to effectuate the winding up of", ": to come to a conclusion", ": to arrive in a place, situation, or condition at the end or as a result of a course of action", ": to make a pitching windup", ": the last part of something : finish", ": a swing of a baseball pitcher's arm before the pitch is thrown", ": to bring to an end by taking care of unfinished business", ": to conclude by removing liabilities and distributing any remaining assets to partners or shareholders" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bnd-\u02cc\u0259p", "\u02c8w\u012bnd-\u02cc\u0259p" ], "synonyms":[ "capper", "close", "closing", "conclusion", "consummation", "end", "endgame", "ending", "finale", "finis", "finish", "grand finale", "homestretch", "mop-up", "wrap-up" ], "antonyms":[ "close", "close out", "complete", "conclude", "end", "finish", "round (off ", "terminate", "wrap up" ], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Hjerpe throws in a unique sidearm motion, whereas Pfennigs has a traditional windup . \u2014 al , 11 June 2022", "Unfortunately, Julia\u2019s character Ruth Langmore had a fatal windup that upset folks. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 31 May 2022", "Men\u2019s long windup is eerie, a careful ratcheting of tension with suggestions of folk-horror grotesqueries to come. \u2014 Taylor Antrim, Vogue , 18 May 2022", "The sculpture of Jenkins in his windup brought back memories of his duels with Bob Gibson at Wrigley Field during an era when starters took the ball and wouldn\u2019t give it up until it was pried from their hands. \u2014 Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune , 20 May 2022", "Kershaw, 34, crafted his windup under the tutelage of Skip Johnson, his first pitching coach and now the head coach at the University of Oklahoma. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022", "With her slingshot pitch, never a windup , Tatum hurled no-hitter after no-hitter. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star , 28 Mar. 2022", "This is a long windup to say, the Beavers should have seen this coming. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 Feb. 2022", "With 13:41 left in the third period and the Coyotes trailing by one goal, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy\u2019s initial shot deflected off Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun and slid over to an open Erik Haula with the windup . \u2014 Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic , 30 Jan. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "If history were truly repeating itself, Donald Trump would be forced into real political exile and some of his henchpeople would wind up serving time. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022", "The thunderstorms are forecasted to be able to produce large hail, about a quarter in size, and strong gusts of wind up to 80 mph, a briefing from the weather service states. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 10 June 2022", "Saturday afternoon at Hayward Field, topping Joe Kovacs (73-9 1/2) and four other men despite starting mostly in a static stance rather than a full wind up and throw. \u2014 oregonlive , 28 May 2022", "In today\u2019s political climate, many are just trying to make it to the next day and not wind up on the front page, O\u2019Donnell said. \u2014 Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel , 27 May 2022", "Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Jake Gyllenhaal play adopted brothers who attempt an LA bank heist, wind up hijacking an emergency vehicle and race through the City of Angels causing wanton destruction and traffic jams. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022", "Their case ended up being first on the Supreme Court\u2019s docket, after Abramowicz was dismissed \u2014 and would wind up making history. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022", "Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and Jon David Washington star as three friends who witness a murder and wind up becoming the prime suspects. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 10 May 2022", "Could the need for cooling wind up cooking the planet? \u2014 Brooke Bowser, Scientific American , 10 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Adjective", "1784, in the meaning defined above", "Verb", "1583, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215634" }, "windblast":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a gust of wind", ": the destructive effect of air friction on a pilot ejected from a high-speed airplane" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win(d)-\u02ccblast" ], "synonyms":[ "blast", "blow", "flurry", "gust", "scud", "williwaw" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a windblast from the hovering helicopter made it difficult to even stand up" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205230" }, "windfall":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind":[], ": an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wind-\u02ccf\u022fl", "\u02c8win(d)-\u02ccf\u022fl" ], "synonyms":[ "benediction", "benefit", "blessing", "boon", "felicity", "godsend", "good", "manna" ], "antonyms":[ "affliction", "bane", "curse", "evil", "plague", "scourge" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "They received a windfall because of the tax cuts.", "hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Neither Buffett nor The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation responded to inquiries from Fortune about confirming the potential windfall for the charity. \u2014 Warren Buffett, Fortune , 28 June 2022", "That sale provided an instant windfall for Khudainatov, enabling him to repay at least $3.9 billion in debt going back to 2014, when NNK acquired oil producer Alliance. \u2014 Giacomo Tognini, Forbes , 13 June 2022", "When the couple refuses to endorse a wind farm which would mean a windfall for the villagers, tensions rise to a point of no return. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 21 May 2022", "The split of prize money, then, is a notable concession by the American men, who have previously been awarded the bulk of those multimillion-dollar payments by U.S. Soccer, and a potential seven-figure windfall for the women. \u2014 New York Times , 18 May 2022", "And the Russian president may be right, as a recent analysis by Bloomberg forecasted that Russian oil and gas revenues will be as high as $285 billion in 2022, 20% more than last year\u2019s windfall . \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 18 June 2022", "But $2,000 a month would have been a windfall for the family, said Smith's wife, Helen. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022", "But $2,000 a month would have been a windfall for the family, said Smith's wife, Helen. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star , 9 June 2022", "Many are also planning for an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, which could be a huge financial windfall for those conferences (and independents) who are part of that collection. \u2014 Karen Weaver, Forbes , 18 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204146" }, "window dressing":{ "type":[ "noun", "transitive verb" ], "definitions":{ ": the display of merchandise in a retail store window":[], ": the act or an instance of making something appear deceptively attractive or favorable":[], ": something used to create a deceptively favorable or attractive impression":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "facade", "fa\u00e7ade", "gloss", "veneer" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "These changes are being made for a good reason. They're not just window dressing .", "the crime-does-not-pay moralizing is just window dressing for nasty hard-boiled stories", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Meanwhile, her cultural heritage is woven into every aspect of her story \u2014 not as her sole defining quality nor as some inconsequential bit of window dressing , but as a fundamental element of a complicated and evolving self-identity. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022", "But, in Ireland\u2019s case, much of the difference between schools feels like window dressing when so many of the key components of schooling do not vary between institutions. \u2014 Mike Mcshane, Forbes , 8 June 2022", "Here, though, Kirby\u2019s leaps through time come to seem a bit like window dressing on a story that\u2019s surprisingly linear, moving towards solving the mystery of her selves. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 26 Apr. 2022", "Plus, those dues-paying neighbors act as welcoming human window dressing for visitors. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 16 Apr. 2022", "But the changes in marketing merely serve as window dressing for larger societal issues being pinned on women and framed as individual responsibilities and choices, Gill and Orgad argue. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Mar. 2022", "Despite the window dressing , there\u2019s nothing that satisfyingly bizarre going on here. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 20 Apr. 2022", "Most of the changes have felt like window dressing . \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Apr. 2022", "While the agents are a reach for a gritty milieu, the underwritten script gives the pair nothing but boilerplate dialogue, rendering them as mere window dressing . \u2014 Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times , 31 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052013" }, "windup":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": the act of bringing to an end":[], ": a concluding act or part : finish":[], ": a series of regular and distinctive motions (such as swinging the arms) made by a pitcher preparatory to releasing a pitch":[], ": an exaggerated backswing (as in tennis)":[], ": operated by a spring mechanism wound by hand":[], ": to bring to a conclusion : end":[], ": to put in order for the purpose of bringing to an end":[ "winds up the meeting" ], ": to effectuate the winding up of":[], ": to come to a conclusion":[], ": to arrive in a place, situation, or condition at the end or as a result of a course of action":[ "wound up as millionaires" ], ": to make a pitching windup":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bnd-\u02cc\u0259p" ], "synonyms":[ "capper", "close", "closing", "conclusion", "consummation", "end", "endgame", "ending", "finale", "finis", "finish", "grand finale", "homestretch", "mop-up", "wrap-up" ], "antonyms":[ "close", "close out", "complete", "conclude", "end", "finish", "round (off ", "terminate", "wrap up" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "the windup of the negotiations", "He went into the windup , then threw the pitch.", "a pitcher with an unusual windup", "Her brother's act was just a wind-up to get her angry.", "Adjective", "She has an old windup record player in her attic.", "Verb", "try to wind up the performance, as we're almost out of time", "her speeches usually wind up with one last joke", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "According to Geoff Pontes of Baseball America, Rocker touched 99 mph against against the Trois-Rivi\u00e9res Aigles, sitting in the high 90s out of the windup and the mid-90s out of the stretch. \u2014 Aria Gerson, USA TODAY , 5 June 2022", "Hjerpe throws in a unique sidearm motion, whereas Pfennigs has a traditional windup . \u2014 al , 11 June 2022", "Unfortunately, Julia\u2019s character Ruth Langmore had a fatal windup that upset folks. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 31 May 2022", "Men\u2019s long windup is eerie, a careful ratcheting of tension with suggestions of folk-horror grotesqueries to come. \u2014 Taylor Antrim, Vogue , 18 May 2022", "The sculpture of Jenkins in his windup brought back memories of his duels with Bob Gibson at Wrigley Field during an era when starters took the ball and wouldn\u2019t give it up until it was pried from their hands. \u2014 Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune , 20 May 2022", "Kershaw, 34, crafted his windup under the tutelage of Skip Johnson, his first pitching coach and now the head coach at the University of Oklahoma. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022", "With her slingshot pitch, never a windup , Tatum hurled no-hitter after no-hitter. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star , 28 Mar. 2022", "This is a long windup to say, the Beavers should have seen this coming. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 Feb. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Luhrmann\u2019s movie might goose ticket sales to Graceland, and perhaps Presley will rack up healthy numbers on Spotify, but these may wind up as temporary corrections to the permanent problem of the decline of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll. \u2014 Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022", "The cities are just weeks away from creating a taxing district that would have a big say on rates and whether people\u2019s recyclables wind up reused or in a landfill. \u2014 Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com , 7 Apr. 2022", "The Bears have a lot of work to do on the offensive line and could wind up signing some bridge players this season. \u2014 Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com , 31 Mar. 2022", "If history were truly repeating itself, Donald Trump would be forced into real political exile and some of his henchpeople would wind up serving time. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022", "The thunderstorms are forecasted to be able to produce large hail, about a quarter in size, and strong gusts of wind up to 80 mph, a briefing from the weather service states. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 10 June 2022", "Saturday afternoon at Hayward Field, topping Joe Kovacs (73-9 1/2) and four other men despite starting mostly in a static stance rather than a full wind up and throw. \u2014 oregonlive , 28 May 2022", "In today\u2019s political climate, many are just trying to make it to the next day and not wind up on the front page, O\u2019Donnell said. \u2014 Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel , 27 May 2022", "Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Jake Gyllenhaal play adopted brothers who attempt an LA bank heist, wind up hijacking an emergency vehicle and race through the City of Angels causing wanton destruction and traffic jams. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun", "1784, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective", "1583, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000203" }, "windy":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": windswept":[ "a windy coast" ], ": marked by strong wind or by more wind than usual":[ "a windy day" ], ": violent , stormy":[], ": flatulent sense 1":[ "a windy bellyache" ], ": verbose , bombastic":[ "a windy politician" ], ": lacking substance : empty":[ "windy promises" ], ": winding":[ "a windy path" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bn-d\u0113", "\u02c8win-d\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Adjective", "1871, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015639" }, "wing":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": any of various anatomical structures (as of a flying fish or flying lemur) providing means of limited flight":[], ": an appendage or part resembling a wing in appearance, position, or function: such as":[], ": a device worn under the arms to aid a person in swimming or staying afloat":[ "water wings" ], ": ala":[], ": a turned-back or extended edge on an article of clothing":[], ": a sidepiece at the top of an armchair":[], ": a foliaceous, membranous, or woody expansion of a plant especially along a stem or on a samara or capsule":[], ": either of the two lateral petals of a papilionaceous flower \u2014 compare keel entry 2 sense 2b":[], ": a vane of a windmill or arrow":[], ": sail":[], ": an airfoil that develops a major part of the lift which supports a heavier-than-air aircraft":[], ": fender sense d":[], ": a means of flight or rapid progress":[], ": the act or manner of flying : flight":[ "take wing" ], ": a side or outlying region or district":[], ": a part or feature of a building usually projecting from and subordinate to the main or central part":[ "the servants' wing" ], ": one of the pieces of scenery at the side of a stage":[], ": the area at the side of the stage out of sight":[], ": a left or right section of an army or fleet : flank":[], ": either of two opposing groups within an organization or society : faction":[], ": a section of an organized body (such as a legislative chamber) representing a group or faction holding distinct opinions or policies \u2014 compare left wing , right wing":[], ": a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a group and lower than a division":[], ": two or more squadrons of naval airplanes":[], ": a dance step marked by a quick outward and inward rolling glide of one foot":[], ": insignia consisting of an outspread pair of stylized bird's wings which are awarded on completion of prescribed training to a qualified pilot, aircrew member, or military balloon pilot":[], ": out of sight in the stage wings":[], ": close at hand in the background : readily available":[ "had a plan waiting in the wings" ], ": in flight : flying":[], ": in motion":[], ": under one's protection : in one's care":[ "took her under his wing" ], ": to fit with wings":[], ": to enable to fly or move swiftly":[], ": to traverse with or as if with wings":[], ": to effect or achieve by flying":[], ": to let fly : dispatch":[ "would start to wing punches", "\u2014 A. J. Liebling" ], ": to wound in the wing : disable the wing of":[ "winged the duck" ], ": to wound (as with a bullet) without killing":[ "winged by a sniper" ], ": to do or perform without preparation or guidelines : improvise":[ "winging it" ], ": to go with or as if with wings : fly":[ "\u2014 often used with it winged it to Europe" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "bloc", "block", "body", "coalition", "faction", "party", "sect", "set", "side" ], "antonyms":[ "aviate", "fly", "glide", "plane", "soar" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "In the library's north wing , you'll find the current periodicals.", "She works in the pediatric wing of the hospital.", "The guest room is in the east wing .", "Verb", "The team winged to Moscow for the finals.", "She winged the ball over to first base.", "The soldier was winged by a stray bullet.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "But even a big new tax isn\u2019t enough to end bumper profits at the firm\u2019s energy wing \u2014thanks to cheap Russian oil. \u2014 Megha Mandavia, WSJ , 4 July 2022", "An all-glass hallway lines the south wing featuring a club room and guest suite. \u2014 Brenda Richardson, Forbes , 3 July 2022", "Huerter developed into a solid wing player in Atlanta, averaging 11.4 points on 37.9% shooting from deep in four seasons. \u2014 Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun , 2 July 2022", "State Police Colonel Christopher Mason said undercover and uniformed troopers will be out in force on Monday, as well as the agency\u2019s marine unit enforcing boating laws and the air wing unit patrolling from above. \u2014 Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022", "Then, the Warriors bolstered their wing depth by signing free-agent guard Donte DiVincenzo to two-year, $9.3 million contract, replacing Payton\u2019s rotation slot at a cheaper value and the cost of dipping deep into their taxpayer mid-level exception. \u2014 C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 July 2022", "The engine lid, mirrors, ducktail spoiler and adjustable rear wing are also crafted from carbon. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 1 July 2022", "This allows the wing to divest four of its C-130H cargo aircraft that will be recapitalized into the Air Force's inventory and will relocate four existing C-130J aircraft from the Air Force's inventory to Little Rock Air Force Base. \u2014 Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online , 1 July 2022", "Backup point guard, two-way wing upgrade and reserve center are the positional needs of greatest importance. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 30 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, wing Mikal Bridges and forward Cam Johnson each were named one of three finalists for three different NBA individual awards Sunday. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 17 Apr. 2022", "Bruins wing Brad Marchand, who has been slumping lately, had eight shots on goal, but there was no beating DeSmith. \u2014 Dan Scifo, Hartford Courant , 21 Apr. 2022", "Others just wing it and type whatever comes to their mind. \u2014 Joseph Pisani, WSJ , 19 Jan. 2022", "Others just wing it and type whatever comes to their mind. \u2014 Joseph Pisani, WSJ , 19 Jan. 2022", "Glue, energy and athleticism from wing Dalen Terry. \u2014 Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic , 17 Mar. 2022", "Well, not the corpses themselves, but the blow flies, flesh flies, and other squirmy, wriggly things that wing their way to corpses in the minutes and hours after death. \u2014 Matt Reynolds, Wired , 15 Feb. 2022", "Others just wing it and type whatever comes to their mind. \u2014 Joseph Pisani, WSJ , 19 Jan. 2022", "Others just wing it and type whatever comes to their mind. \u2014 Joseph Pisani, WSJ , 19 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English winge , of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish & Swedish vinge wing; akin to Sanskrit v\u0101ti it blows \u2014 more at wind entry 1":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun", "1591, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163031" }, "wink":{ "type":[ "intransitive verb", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to shut one eye briefly as a signal or in teasing":[], ": to close and open the eyelids quickly":[], ": to avoid seeing or noting something":[ "\u2014 usually used with at" ], ": to gleam or flash intermittently : twinkle":[ "her glasses winking in the sunlight", "\u2014 Harper Lee" ], ": to come to an end":[ "\u2014 usually used with out" ], ": to stop shining":[ "\u2014 usually used with out" ], ": to signal a message with a light":[], ": to cause to open and shut":[], ": to affect or influence by or as if by blinking the eyes":[], ": a brief period of sleep : nap":[ "catching a wink" ], ": a hint or sign given by winking":[], ": an act of winking":[], ": the time of a wink : instant":[ "quick as a wink" ], ": a flicker of the eyelids : blink":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi\u014bk" ], "synonyms":[ "blink" ], "antonyms":[ "catnap", "doze", "drowse", "forty winks", "kip", "nap", "siesta", "snooze" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Verb", "He winked and said that he understood.", "She winked at me as she asked what I was doing tonight.", "She winked an eye at me.", "The puppy was winking in the bright sun.", "The stars winked in the night sky.", "The airplane's landing lights winked on and off.", "Noun", "Her wink told me she was just kidding.", "\u201cI knew you could do it,\u201d he said with a wink .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Netflix's take on the classic Austen tale is Fleabag meets empire waistlines; throughout, Anne exchanges knowing, tongue-in-cheek glances with the camera, breaking the fourth wall to wink at feelings of incredulity or schadenfreude. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 June 2022", "This awards season, the Power of the Dog actor has been a standout on red carpets, wearing whimsical suits and subtly surprising accents, which wink at the philosophical dreamer that exists within the equally complex actor seen onscreen. \u2014 Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 Mar. 2022", "Wilson and MacArthur proposed that the keys to understanding island biogeography are the rate at which new species immigrate to an island (or evolve there) and the rate at which established species wink out. \u2014 Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker , 25 Oct. 2021", "If anything, his entire public life seems to have been one long nod and wink with the public. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 4 Oct. 2021", "Drink responsibly, the ads wink , without ever explaining the toll that frequent or excessive alcohol use exacts, particularly at certain stages in life. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 25 July 2021", "This fabled 125-mile stretch of road runs alongside a slender tendril of water called Turnagain Arm before ascending into the dramatic Chugach and Kenai Mountains, where ancient glaciers wink through summertime greenery. \u2014 Katie Pesznecker, Anchorage Daily News , 28 June 2021", "The prominence of corporate lobbyists in the new administration all but assures that Biden, like Barack Obama, will wink and nod as Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google acquire or crush competitors . . . \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 25 June 2021", "The unlikelihood of success is not a reason to wink at the audience but rather a reason to root for their victory and hold our breath when defeat seems imminent. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 24 June 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Latasha gives it a wink and that one in a million smile. \u2014 Yolanda Machado, EW.com , 3 June 2022", "Plenty of outlets followed the Times\u2019 lead, letting the thrill of writing about UFOs with a big wink overtake their normal sense of propriety. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 19 May 2022", "That\u2019s a particularly resonant topic for Raitt \u2014 who has been clean and sober since 1988 \u2014 although the song addresses various temptations with a knowing wink under its serious message. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022", "There\u2019s their style, which is definitely a wink at the coastal grandma aesthetic TikTok can\u2019t get enough of. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 29 Apr. 2022", "Walk, single, walk, walk, single, strikeout, strikeout, walk, forcing Dusty Baker to make the walk ( wink ) to retrieve him as well as navigate the next 8.1 innings with his bullpen in a 6-0 loss. \u2014 James Yasko, Chron , 13 May 2022", "From Chl\u00f6e Bailey in her sculpted AREA couture gown to SZA in her pink, burled wood grain Vivienne Westwood gown and signature wink . \u2014 Essence , 5 May 2022", "Even the wink -nudge meta joke that acts as a final word on the proceedings somehow works in the movie\u2019s favor. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 18 Mar. 2022", "Quite the prankster, Valastro closed out the hilarious video with a wink . \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 22 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from Old English wincian ; akin to Old High German winchan to stagger, wink and perhaps to Latin vacillare to sway, Sanskrit va\u00f1cati he goes crookedly":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055511" }, "winkle":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": periwinkle entry 2":[], ": twinkle":[], ": to displace, remove, or evict from a position":[ "\u2014 usually used with out" ], ": to obtain or draw out by effort":[ "\u2014 usually used with out no attempt to winkle out why they do it \u2014 Joan Bakewell" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi\u014b-k\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "But whenever things turn too lapidary, the image will change to Sergio charging up a sheer hill or Gianfranco trying to winkle another thousand euros out of a chef. \u2014 Helen Shaw, Vulture , 3 Mar. 2021", "The pleasures of Glenconner\u2019s tales must be winkled out of her sturdy if occasionally clich\u00e9d prose: revelations of the strange juxtapositions of an unexpectedly upstairs-downstairs aristocratic life. \u2014 Alida Becker, New York Times , 24 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "by shortening":"Noun", "frequentative of wink":"Verb", "winkle entry 1 ; from the process of extracting a winkle from its shell":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "1585, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "1791, in the meaning defined above":"Verb", "1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030026" }, "wintery":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": of, relating to, or characteristic of winter":[], ": weathered by or as if by winter : aged , hoary":[], ": cheerless , chilling":[ "a wintry greeting" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win-tr\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "algid", "arctic", "bitter", "bone-chilling", "chill", "chilly", "cold", "coldish", "cool", "coolish", "freezing", "frigid", "frosty", "gelid", "glacial", "ice-cold", "icy", "nipping", "nippy", "numbing", "polar", "shivery", "snappy" ], "antonyms":[ "ardent", "blazing", "boiling", "broiling", "burning", "fervent", "fervid", "fiery", "glowing", "hot", "igneous", "molten", "piping hot", "red-hot", "roasting", "scalding", "scorching", "searing", "seething", "sizzling", "sultry", "sweltering", "torrid", "ultrahot", "warming", "white-hot" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "a wintry mix of sleet and snow", "She gave me a wintry welcome.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Those teams play later Tuesday in Canada, where conditions were so wintry that Canada Soccer was referring to Edmonton\u2019s Commonwealth Stadium as Estadio Iceteca. \u2014 Nancy Armour, USA TODAY , 16 Nov. 2021", "Viard\u2019s use of contrasting textiles, colors and styles brings a different perspective of shapes and hues to a very wintry collection. \u2014 Allyson Portee, Forbes , 16 Sep. 2021", "The Monday storm is scooting away into a position that helps set up the next one that could be quite wintry . \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 12 Dec. 2020", "This version is appropriately wintry , with cabbage and warm spices like clove and cinnamon. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Nov. 2020", "Between wintry weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports, even the best plans can fall apart. \u2014 Carrie Arnold, New York Times , 17 Apr. 2020", "The novel is a postmodern take on braving wintry weather, a staple of Russian literature. \u2014 Daniel E. Slotnik, BostonGlobe.com , 11 Mar. 2020", "But, at major resorts, stretches of brisk, wintry liberation on the slopes are interrupted by long chairlift and gondola rides, during which people sit shoulder to shoulder and knee to knee with a perpetually rotating cast of strangers. \u2014 Michael Ames, The New Yorker , 3 Apr. 2020", "During periods of high pressure, cold air from the top of the world escapes south, bringing wintry temperatures. \u2014 Patrick Reevell, ABC News , 28 Feb. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061340" }, "wintry":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": of, relating to, or characteristic of winter":[], ": weathered by or as if by winter : aged , hoary":[], ": cheerless , chilling":[ "a wintry greeting" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win-tr\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "algid", "arctic", "bitter", "bone-chilling", "chill", "chilly", "cold", "coldish", "cool", "coolish", "freezing", "frigid", "frosty", "gelid", "glacial", "ice-cold", "icy", "nipping", "nippy", "numbing", "polar", "shivery", "snappy" ], "antonyms":[ "ardent", "blazing", "boiling", "broiling", "burning", "fervent", "fervid", "fiery", "glowing", "hot", "igneous", "molten", "piping hot", "red-hot", "roasting", "scalding", "scorching", "searing", "seething", "sizzling", "sultry", "sweltering", "torrid", "ultrahot", "warming", "white-hot" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "a wintry mix of sleet and snow", "She gave me a wintry welcome.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Those teams play later Tuesday in Canada, where conditions were so wintry that Canada Soccer was referring to Edmonton\u2019s Commonwealth Stadium as Estadio Iceteca. \u2014 Nancy Armour, USA TODAY , 16 Nov. 2021", "Viard\u2019s use of contrasting textiles, colors and styles brings a different perspective of shapes and hues to a very wintry collection. \u2014 Allyson Portee, Forbes , 16 Sep. 2021", "The Monday storm is scooting away into a position that helps set up the next one that could be quite wintry . \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 12 Dec. 2020", "This version is appropriately wintry , with cabbage and warm spices like clove and cinnamon. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Nov. 2020", "Between wintry weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports, even the best plans can fall apart. \u2014 Carrie Arnold, New York Times , 17 Apr. 2020", "The novel is a postmodern take on braving wintry weather, a staple of Russian literature. \u2014 Daniel E. Slotnik, BostonGlobe.com , 11 Mar. 2020", "But, at major resorts, stretches of brisk, wintry liberation on the slopes are interrupted by long chairlift and gondola rides, during which people sit shoulder to shoulder and knee to knee with a perpetually rotating cast of strangers. \u2014 Michael Ames, The New Yorker , 3 Apr. 2020", "During periods of high pressure, cold air from the top of the world escapes south, bringing wintry temperatures. \u2014 Patrick Reevell, ABC News , 28 Feb. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221250" }, "wipe out":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": the act or an instance of wiping out : complete or utter destruction":[], ": a fall or crash caused usually by losing control":[], ": a total or decisive defeat : drubbing":[], ": to destroy completely : annihilate":[], ": to fall or crash usually as a result of losing control":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bp-\u02ccau\u0307t" ], "synonyms":[ "abolish", "annihilate", "black out", "blot out", "cancel", "clean (up)", "efface", "eradicate", "erase", "expunge", "exterminate", "extirpate", "liquidate", "obliterate", "root (out)", "rub out", "snuff (out)", "stamp (out)", "sweep (away)" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "The surfer had a nasty wipeout .", "Verb", "he didn't get his gambling under control until he had already wiped out his entire life savings", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "At the time, surfboards weighed between 30 and 50 pounds and were built of hard materials that could cause injury after a wipeout . \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Oct. 2021", "At the time, surfboards weighed between 30 and 50 pounds and were built of hard materials that could cause injury after a wipeout . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 17 Oct. 2021", "The average gasoline price in the U.S. is already $4 a gallon, and Democrats fear this will increase the chances of an electoral wipeout in November. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022", "A month later, Herta was nonchalant about the April wipeout . \u2014 Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022", "The wipeout didn\u2019t end there, with shares falling nearly 7% on Wednesday. \u2014 Lauren Debter, Forbes , 18 May 2022", "The wider market selloff resumed on Friday, however, with stocks adding to losses after a brutal wipeout on Thursday, in which the Dow fell over 1,000 points, while the S&P 500 lost 3.6% and the Nasdaq 5%. \u2014 Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes , 6 May 2022", "Thursday's wipeout \u2014in total, global stocks took a $1.3 trillion hit yesterday, Bloomberg calculates\u2014was felt across the board, with big-cap tech getting particularly hard. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 6 May 2022", "The giddy response Thursday was in stark contrast to Meta's disastrous fourth-quarter results, which sent shares plummeting in early February in the biggest single-day wipeout in Wall Street history. \u2014 Allison Morrow, CNN , 28 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "The series hasn\u2019t lost its bitterness or its bite, and the chilling final shots of the finale should wipe out any fears to that effect. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022", "The main concerns amongst hopeful retirees at the time were that inflation would continue to rise and the stock market might eventually contract and wipe out more of their assets. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 1 June 2022", "In Pakistan, snowmelt caused a glacial lake to flood and wipe out an important bridge. \u2014 Kasha Patel, Washington Post , 23 May 2022", "Meanwhile, if Biden opts to cancel $10,000 in debt for each student loan borrower, that would cost $321 billion and wipe out debt for nearly 12 million people, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. \u2014 Arit John, Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022", "Forgiving $10,000 in federal student loans would wipe out the student loan balances for up to 16 million borrowers and make a third of all student loan borrowers debt-free, according to the Center for American Progress. \u2014 Adam S. Minsky, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "The devastation could wipe out much of the species diversification seen since the event that killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. \u2014 Harold Maass, The Week , 29 Apr. 2022", "While reflection within rumination can be highly beneficial, rumination\u2019s negative aspect, brooding, can wipe out hours or days if left unchecked. \u2014 Alex Wagner, SPIN , 27 Apr. 2022", "In the hours, days, weeks, and years that follow, the consequences of the impact will wipe out about 75 percent of all species on the planet. \u2014 Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "1535, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-064330" }, "wiped out":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": intoxicated , high", ": extremely tired : exhausted" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[ "all in", "aweary", "beat", "beaten", "bleary", "burned-out", "burnt-out", "bushed", "dead", "done", "drained", "exhausted", "fatigued", "jaded", "knackered", "limp", "logy", "loggy", "played out", "pooped", "prostrate", "spent", "tapped out", "tired", "tuckered (out)", "washed-out", "wearied", "weary", "worn", "worn-out" ], "antonyms":[ "unwearied" ], "examples":[ "I am completely wiped out .", "felt wiped out for several weeks after getting the flu", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Another possible explanation is that the frogs died of a disease like ranavirus, which wiped out a large number of frogs in England in the 1980s, per the Observer. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 June 2022", "Despite having increased the sticker price for the electric Mustang Mach-E, surging materials costs for electric-vehicle batteries in recent months have wiped out the profit Ford had expected to make on the model, Mr. Lawler said. \u2014 Nora Eckert, WSJ , 15 June 2022", "Moderna\u2019s drop has wiped out some $100 billion in market value, while Pfizer's down nearly 6%; meanwhile, Ark's Genomic Revolution ETF has cratered 48%\u2014far worse than the S&P 500's 14% decline. \u2014 Jonathan Ponciano, Forbes , 9 June 2022", "Among them is Timarie Czichas, a 55-year-old from the Phoenix area whose small business was wiped out in the pandemic. \u2014 Michael Sasso, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022", "Ukraine also says about 35% of its gross domestic product has been wiped out . \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022", "Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast have seen tens of billions of dollars in market capitalization wiped out over the first five months of the year, as have tech titans like Amazon and Apple. \u2014 Cynthia Littleton, Variety , 25 May 2022", "The cash infusion from Sixth Street will mean the club\u2019s short-term debt will be wiped out and replaced with $260 million available to spend. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022", "And as a result, the Associated Press notes that the recall wiped out many baby formula brands covered by the WIC federal program that serves mothers, infants, and children. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 13 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191444" }, "wire":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": metal in the form of a usually very flexible thread or slender rod":[], ": a thread or rod of such material":[], ": wirework":[], ": the meshwork of parallel or woven wire on which the wet web of paper forms":[], ": something (such as a thin plant stem) that is wirelike":[], ": a system of wires used to operate the puppets in a puppet show":[], ": hidden influences controlling the action of a person or organization":[], ": a line of wire for conducting electric current \u2014 compare cord sense 3b":[], ": telegram , cablegram":[], ": fencing or a fence of usually barbed wire":[], ": the finish line of a race":[], ": the final decisive moment (as of a contest)":[ "the negotiations came down to the wire" ], ": wirehair":[], ": at the finish line":[], ": at the last moment":[], ": from start to finish":[ "led the race wire to wire" ], ": to provide with wire : use wire on for a specific purpose":[], ": to send or send word to by telegraph":[], ": to connect by or as if by a wire":[], ": to predispose, determine, or establish genetically or innately":[ "controversy over the extent to which human violence is wired biologically" ], ": to send a telegraphic message":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012b(-\u0259)r", "\u02c8w\u012b(\u0259)r", "\u02c8w\u012br" ], "synonyms":[ "cable", "cord", "lace", "lacing", "line", "rope", "string" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "The flowers were bound together with thin wire .", "There was a wire sticking out of the chair.", "A telephone wire had fallen on the road during the storm.", "A short black wire connects the computer's monitor to its keyboard.", "The undercover officer wore a wire to her meeting with the drug dealer.", "Verb", "The house will be wired next week.", "My room is wired for cable.", "The microphone is wired to the speaker.", "You can wire the generator to a car battery.", "Her jaw was wired shut after the accident.", "She wired the money home to Canada.", "Can you wire me $300?", "When you get in to town, wire me.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Material from wire reports was included in this report. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022", "Investigators believe the Acura left the roadway, struck a guy wire , a fence, and finally the home. \u2014 John Spink, ajc , 30 June 2022", "There\u2019s the ballfield just north of Batesville, Indiana, with the chicken- wire backstop and the nuns buried nearby. \u2014 Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star , 30 June 2022", "Want a 1962 Series 1 in 2023 Pertroixx Blue with brogue Nappa leather and wire wheels? \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 30 June 2022", "When neurons in the bulb fire, the array would pick up the signal and transmit that firing data through a thin wire to a computer that can be attached to the dog\u2019s harness or collar, where the signals are processed. \u2014 Jeremy Kahn, Fortune , 30 June 2022", "In one scene, Lizzie rather tenderly buttons her father\u2019s shirt over the microphone wire . \u2014 Mary Norris, The New Yorker , 30 June 2022", "The current de facto image of a wire coat hanger with a line through it \u2014 referencing illicit abortions performed with household objects \u2014 is not going to be enough in this new world. \u2014 Monica Hesse, Washington Post , 29 June 2022", "Usually, a wire is a safe place for the animals to relax because the electrical current traveling through it is too small to shock the bird. \u2014 Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine , 29 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Only a scammer would ask you to send them cryptocurrency, give them the numbers on a gift card or wire them money. \u2014 Mike Snider, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022", "The tale began on April 8, when an official in Abu mistakenly asked a local bank to wire Mr. Taguchi 46.3 million yen, or about $358,000, said Atsushi Nohara, a town official. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022", "The new Tin Roof Fort Lauderdale will employ 50-70 full-time staffers, including a stable of sound engineers to wire the music stage for nightly music acts. \u2014 Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel , 13 May 2022", "The shop is one of several downtown that offers overseas workers a way to wire money back home. \u2014 Jennifer Pemberton, Anchorage Daily News , 29 Apr. 2022", "In fact, the 24-year-old has been working on restoring a 1969 Ford SUV and chronicled the project on her TikTok account @syds_garage, sharing videos of everything from rebuilding the back axel to wire brushing rust. \u2014 Jordi Lippe-mcgraw, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022", "If all is in order, Garcia said, the buyer will wire the remaining down payment and the escrow officer will close the deal by telling the title company to record the deed. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 Mar. 2022", "Indian exporters hope the mechanism could release money they are owed by Russian clients, who cannot wire cash internationally because of the Swift restrictions. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 19 Mar. 2022", "Those construction management firms traditionally don\u2019t get paid to excavate the sites, pour the foundations, erect the walls, wire the buildings or install the plumbing for school projects in Connecticut. \u2014 Andrew Brown, courant.com , 12 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wir, wyre, going back to Old English w\u012br, going back to Germanic *w\u012bra-, whence Middle Low German wire \"flexible metal, filigree,\" Old Norse v\u00edr-, in v\u00edravirki \"filigree work,\" and (with presumed lowering of \u012b to \u0113 2 before r ) Old High German wiara, wiera \"fine gold, ornament of gold filigree,\" going back to a nominal derivative with a suffix -r- from Indo-European *u\u032fei\u032fH- \"plait, wrap,\" whence Latin vie\u014d, vi\u0113re \"to plait, weave,\" Old Church Slavic poviti \"to wrap up, bind,\" Lithuanian v\u00fdti \"to twist,\" and probably to Sanskrit vyayati \"(it) covers, envelops,\" v\u012bta- \"covered, hidden\"":"Noun", "Middle English *wiren (in past participle y-wyred ), derivative of wyr, wire wire entry 1":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004844" }, "wisdom":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : insight":[], ": good sense : judgment":[], ": generally accepted belief":[ "challenges what has become accepted wisdom among many historians", "\u2014 Robert Darnton" ], ": accumulated philosophical or scientific learning : knowledge":[], ": a wise attitude, belief, or course of action":[], ": the teachings of the ancient wise men":[], ": a didactic book included in the Roman Catholic canon of the Old Testament and corresponding to the Wisdom of Solomon in the Protestant Apocrypha \u2014 see Bible Table":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wiz-d\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[ "discernment", "insight", "perception", "perceptiveness", "perceptivity", "sagaciousness", "sagacity", "sageness", "sapience" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wisdom Noun (1) sense , common sense , judgment , wisdom mean ability to reach intelligent conclusions. sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence. a choice showing good sense common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge. common sense tells me it's wrong judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity. they relied on her judgment for guidance wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average. a leader of rare wisdom", "examples":[ "Noun (1)", "She has gained a lot of wisdom over the years.", "a young person of great wisdom", "He had the wisdom to stop before he said too much.", "I fail to see the wisdom in doing that.", "He shared a valuable bit of wisdom with his daughter.", "These stories offer plenty of wisdom to readers.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Over a recent lunch at a Chinese-Korean restaurant near Dupont Circle in Washington, Teixeira held out hope that after November, the wisdom of the popularists\u2019 case will be even more apparent. \u2014 New York Times , 29 June 2022", "The wisdom of the crowd will lead you directly to Margaux's ballet flat and hundreds of reviewers singing its praises. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022", "Throughout the ordeal and journey, the wisdom of a friendly fellow toy \u2014 an old Skin Horse \u2014 sustains the Velveteen Rabbit. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 June 2022", "Even as the youngest member in the group, Brady had the wisdom and understanding to realize that a strong friendship between the five members wouldn\u2019t trounce everyone\u2019s individual working artistries. \u2014 Jeff Benjamin, Forbes , 10 June 2022", "There are some important aspects of American life that are not subject to a vote or to the will of any majority, and bless the wisdom of the Founders for that. \u2014 Kevin D. Williamson, National Review , 5 June 2022", "But some drought and wildfire experts question the wisdom of such a move. \u2014 Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times , 4 June 2022", "Whether humans have the wisdom to meet that deadline remains to be seen. \u2014 Doug Tallamy, Smithsonian Magazine , 27 Dec. 2021", "The wealth of talent represented here is truly awe-inspiring, not to mention the enthusiasm that all our speakers have for sharing their wisdom with students, enthusiasts and professionals alike. \u2014 Terry Flores, Variety , 16 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from Old English w\u012bsd\u014dm , from w\u012bs wise":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1d":"Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014003" }, "wise":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "adverb combining form", "adverb suffix", "biographical name", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": characterized by wisdom : marked by deep understanding, keen discernment, and a capacity for sound judgment":[], ": exercising or showing sound judgment : prudent":[ "a wise investor" ], ": evidencing or hinting at the possession of inside information : knowing":[], ": possessing inside information":[ "the police got wise to his whereabouts" ], ": crafty , shrewd":[], ": aware of or informed about a particular matter":[ "\u2014 usually used in the comparative in negative constructions with the was none the wiser about their plans" ], ": insolent , smart-alecky , fresh":[ "a tough kid with a wise mouth" ], ": skilled in magic or divination":[], "Stephen Samuel 1874\u20131949 American (Hungarian-born) rabbi":[], ": to become informed or knowledgeable : learn":[ "\u2014 used with up" ], ": to give instruction or information to : teach":[ "\u2014 usually used with up wise him up about procedures" ], "Thomas James 1859\u20131937 English bibliophile and forger":[], ": manner , way":[ "in any wise", "Old age seemed in no wise to have dulled him, but to have sharpened \u2026", "\u2014 Herman Melville" ], ": direct , guide":[], ": advise , persuade":[], ": to divert or impel in a given direction : send":[], ": in the manner of":[ "crab wise", "fan wise" ], ": in the position or direction of":[ "slant wise", "clock wise" ], ": with regard to : in respect of":[ "dollar wise" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccw\u012bz", "\u02c8w\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[ "discerning", "insightful", "perceptive", "prudent", "sagacious", "sage", "sapient" ], "antonyms":[ "unperceptive", "unwise" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wise Adjective wise , sage , sapient , judicious , prudent , sensible , sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises", "examples":[ "Adjective", "I'm a little wiser now than I was back then.", "The wisest course of action would be to leave.", "That was a wise choice.", "Many have benefited from her wise counsel.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "With inflation already at record levels in the U.S. and rising in other G-7 and NATO countries, democratic leaders would be wise to be proceed with caution, analysts say. \u2014 Eli Stokols, Los Angeles Times , 24 June 2022", "Brands would be wise to take advantage of this opportunity, which traditional advertising does not provide. \u2014 Justin Kline, Forbes , 22 June 2022", "Except from an outsider\u2019s point of view, Obi-Wan is wise in his decision to delay Anakin\u2019s rise through the ranks. \u2014 Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022", "In an inflationary environment, socking away even more money could be wise . \u2014 Russ Wiles, USA TODAY , 19 June 2022", "In an inflationary environment, socking away even more money could be wise . \u2014 Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic , 19 June 2022", "One reason insurance may be wise this summer \u2014 the soaring cost of airfare. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 16 June 2022", "The Cleveland Browns were wise to bring Deshaun Watson in front of the media Tuesday at minicamp. \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 14 June 2022", "President Biden would be wise to sign the bill immediately, and tell members of his own party to call off the intimidation campaign against the High Court. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 14 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "For Bank of America, there is a series of far deeper shifts taking place globally that investors need to wise up to. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 10 June 2022", "Lighting and camera wise our choices strove to always be eye to eye with the characters, never looking down on them. \u2014 Emiliano Granada, Variety , 28 May 2022", "Performance- wise the Surface Laptop Studio feels underpowered. \u2014 Ewan Spence, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022", "However, outdoor companies are slowly starting to wise up. \u2014 Jennifer Davis-flynn, Outside Online , 16 Mar. 2022", "Relatively safe seeding- wise a few weeks ago, Xavier lost six of its last seven to fall to the danger zone on the bubble. \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 13 Mar. 2022", "Moreover, in the fullness of time, hyenas, like guinea pigs, might wise up and become more docile and friendly. \u2014 Joe Queenan, WSJ , 20 Jan. 2022", "Numbers wise the Tide\u2019s top 10 offense and defense have a shot against Georgia, but the eye test tells you no way. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 2 Dec. 2021", "As those residents wise up and keep the games from their homes, the only places left will be nations that don\u2019t let principles get in the way of a massive cash grab. \u2014 Jason Linkins, The New Republic , 20 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wis , from Old English w\u012bs ; akin to Old High German w\u012bs wise, Old English witan to know \u2014 more at wit":"Adjective", "Middle English, from Old English w\u012bse ; akin to Old High German w\u012bsa manner, Greek eidos form, idein to see \u2014 more at wit":"Noun", "Middle English, from Old English w\u012bsian ; akin to Old Norse v\u012bsa to show the way, Old English w\u012bs wise":"Verb", "Middle English, from Old English -w\u012bsan , from w\u012bse manner":"Adverb combining form" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb", "1905, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205417" }, "wise guy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": smart aleck":[], ": mobster":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bz-\u02ccg\u012b" ], "synonyms":[ "smart aleck", "smart alec", "smarty", "smartie", "smarty-pants", "wiseacre", "wiseass", "wisenheimer", "weisenheimer" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Quit being a wise guy .", "No more wise-guy remarks, got it?", "a movie about two wiseguys", "Recent Examples on the Web", "But for once, the Vikings defense came through for 60 minutes \u2013 although a wise guy might say 59 minutes and 59 seconds \u2013 and that unit is going to have to build off of the performance the next two weeks. \u2014 Steve Silverman, Forbes , 21 Dec. 2021", "This wise guy action has helped push the point spread to four after initially going up on the board with Washington laying a field goal. \u2014 Alex Kay, Forbes , 16 Sep. 2021", "One of our all-time favorites, John Hughes\u2019 1986 comedy classic stars Matthew Broderick as a high school wise guy determined to have a day off from school, despite what the principal thinks of that. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 1 Aug. 2021", "Now, this is the point when some wise guy jumps in and suggests that if there are so many silver linings to losing, then the Spurs should just try to lose every night to maximize their draft chances. \u2014 Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News , 1 May 2021", "And he's already found his first case: finding the wise guy who may have planted the bomb that was meant for Stabler but killed Kathy, instead. \u2014 Lynette Rice, EW.com , 2 Apr. 2021", "Now the wise guys in Las Vegas have them as the third-most-likely team to win the AFC championship and list only six teams ahead of them on the road to the Super Bowl. \u2014 Peter Schmuck, baltimoresun.com , 18 Sep. 2019", "Inside were trigger-happy wise guys , a heretofore unexcavated piece of gay history and a lady who took charge of her own destiny while living in a world run by violent, retribution-crazed men. \u2014 Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times , 16 Sep. 2019", "Eight teams have a better record, and the wise guys in Vegas have the Sox 20-to-1 to win the World Series again. \u2014 Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 9 July 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-195807" }, "witch":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": a person (especially a woman) who is credited with having usually malignant supernatural powers":[ "The modern visual image of the \"folklore\" witch , made popular by the film representation of the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz (1939), is an old hag with a hooked nose and a mole, wearing a pointed hat and flowing robes, and flying on a broomstick.", "\u2014 Donald Haase", "Once upon a time the horror story was content to deal with things that go shriek in the night, with mad scientists, leering zombies, monsters, ghosts, witches , vampires and damsels in distress.", "\u2014 Eliot Fremont-Smith", "Fairy tale witches (not to be confused with our chic Wicca sisters) are rude, with a tendency to cackle at the misfortunes of others.", "\u2014 The New York Times Book Review", "\u2026 many Russian fairy tales tell of Baba Yaga, an old witch who flies around in a pestle and mortar and lives in a house that walks around on chicken legs.", "\u2014 Molly Barker" ], ": a woman who is believed to practice usually black (see black entry 1 sense 7 ) magic often with the aid of a devil or familiar : sorceress":[ "Belief in the Devil was very strong in the medieval Church and witchcraft was regarded as heresy. Suspected witches were subjected to the Inquisition.", "\u2014 Eileen Rennison", "My interest centers on the religious reasons for the persecution of women as witches in early America.", "\u2014 Elizabeth Reis", "But a common charge against [17th-century] English witches , though much less often raised against their Continental counterparts, was that they kept 'familiars'\u2014imps or demons in the form usually of small animals such as dogs, cats and toads \u2026", "\u2014 Geoffrey Scarre" ], "\u2014 compare warlock":[ "Belief in the Devil was very strong in the medieval Church and witchcraft was regarded as heresy. Suspected witches were subjected to the Inquisition.", "\u2014 Eileen Rennison", "My interest centers on the religious reasons for the persecution of women as witches in early America.", "\u2014 Elizabeth Reis", "But a common charge against [17th-century] English witches , though much less often raised against their Continental counterparts, was that they kept 'familiars'\u2014imps or demons in the form usually of small animals such as dogs, cats and toads \u2026", "\u2014 Geoffrey Scarre" ], ": a practitioner of witchcraft (see witchcraft sense 3 ) especially in adherence with a neo-pagan tradition or religion (such as Wicca )":[ "While modern witches do believe in the ability to harness the forces of nature, Wicca has nothing to do with Satan, or evil spells.", "\u2014 Larry Potash", "Being a witch \u2026 in the world today can entail anything from being a practitioner of Wicca, a religion founded in the 20th century, to practicing any number of neo-pagan traditions. Not all self-identified witches are Wiccan, and not all Pagans would describe themselves as witches .", "\u2014 Antonia Blumberg", "It has nothing to do with satanism, warts or hexes. I know, because I am a Wiccan priestess\u2014a real Witch , not the fairy-tale stereotype.", "\u2014 Sue McCaskill", "It [The World of Witches Museum] is in fact a celebration of Witches , Wiccans and Pagans.", "\u2014 PRWeb.com" ], ": a mean or ugly old woman : hag , crone":[ "\"You old witch ,\" she sputtered. \"You always hated me, you did \u2026\"", "\u2014 Katherine Stanley", "She has a wrinkled-up and wizened personage\u2014she must have been eighty\u2014and as she mumbled the grim story through her toothless gums, she seemed a very old witch to them.", "\u2014 Upton Sinclair" ], ": a charming or alluring girl or woman":[ "[Sharon] Stone makes a captivating California witch who ranges exquisitely from tragic temptress to (possibly) manipulative murderess.", "\u2014 Mark Goodman" ], ": witch of agnesi":[], ": to affect injuriously with witchcraft":[], ": to influence or beguile with allure or charm":[], ": dowse":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wich" ], "synonyms":[ "enchantress", "hag", "hex", "sorceress" ], "antonyms":[ "allure", "beguile", "bewitch", "captivate", "charm", "enchant", "fascinate", "kill", "magnetize", "wile" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "an herbalist and self-proclaimed witch", "Her mother-in-law is a bitter old witch .", "Verb", "the woman did witch me with her gentle smile", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "That shaped their depiction of everything from a coming-of-age ceremony to a character believed to be a witch \u2014and whether her dark powers are real. \u2014 John Jurgensen, WSJ , 15 June 2022", "The second, when Claire gives Malva a chance to tell her side of the story, and Malva furthers claims that Claire is a witch . \u2014 Sharareh Drury, Variety , 10 Apr. 2022", "Carmen Eguiluz is charged for being a witch and tries to escape before she's killed. \u2014 Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen , 24 Feb. 2022", "My final stop was Salem, the most misunderstood city on the North Shore \u2014 it's usually associated with the infamous witch trials in 1692, but today Salem is modern, cultured, and eclectic. \u2014 Robin Catalano, Travel + Leisure , 9 June 2022", "Meryl Streep gives a memorable performance as the witch . \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 20 May 2022", "McKinnon then enters as a witch who could see into the future. \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 8 May 2022", "Federici tells us of Gostanza, a widow who was tried as a witch in San Miniato, Tuscany, in 1594. \u2014 Joanna Biggs, The New Republic , 11 Feb. 2022", "There\u2019s also a stellar cast, including Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe \u2014 and Bj\u00f6rk as a witch . \u2014 New York Times , 1 Jan. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Indeed, this 2016 intimate-scale opera is set during the McCarthy era witch hunts when gays in government were being hunted down. \u2014 Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel , 25 Apr. 2022", "This breakdown can also lead to witch hunts in which legitimate players are accused of cheating because players don't trust that the system is fair. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 24 Mar. 2022", "The Delta Dental Pro-Am gives fans the opportunity to see pros up close playing the course, witch each pro matched up with four amateur golfers in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. \u2014 Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press , 14 Mar. 2022", "There's little, if any, historical evidence directly linking real brewsters to witch trials. \u2014 Tara Nurin, Forbes , 31 Oct. 2021", "In creating a mist, APTO's Turmeric Mist was formulated using natural raw ingredients such as turmeric and witch Hazel in order to create a multi-purpose mist that's anti-inflammatory, reduces redness, prevents dryness, and refreshes skin. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 2 Nov. 2021", "For the next three centuries, witch hunts and executions -- including the Salem trials of 1692 -- would sweep both the Old and New Worlds. \u2014 CNN , 31 Oct. 2021", "Mackay saw crowd dynamics as central to phenomena as disparate as the South Sea Bubble, the Crusades, witch hunts, and alchemy. \u2014 Zo\u00eb Heller, The New Yorker , 5 July 2021", "But, ultimately, both witch and daemon prepared for this moment beforehand. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 15 Oct. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wicche , from Old English wicca , masculine, wizard & wicce , feminine, witch; akin to Middle High German wicken to bewitch, Old English wigle divination, and perhaps to Old High German w\u012bh holy \u2014 more at victim":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232204" }, "witchery":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the practice of witchcraft : sorcery":[], ": an act of witchcraft":[], ": an irresistible fascination":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wich-r\u0113", "\u02c8wi-ch\u0259-r\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "allure", "animal magnetism", "appeal", "attractiveness", "captivation", "charisma", "charm", "duende", "enchantment", "fascination", "force field", "glamour", "glamor", "magic", "magnetism", "oomph", "pizzazz", "pizazz", "seductiveness" ], "antonyms":[ "repulsion", "repulsiveness" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery", "a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Each iteration slots into the complex order of things known as Stevie Nicks; each era separable but contiguous, all routed through her mild witchery and intense American mysticism. \u2014 Jspiveycaddell, Longreads , 28 Apr. 2015", "Nevena is transformed into a witch by Maria, who casts her young quarry aside after the girl proves inept at witchery . \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Mar. 2022", "If that\u2019s the level of mystical mysterioso we\u2019re headed towards, then everything else is on the table, too, in terms of time travel, witchery , and whatever else. \u2014 Kelly Mcclure, Vulture , 26 Dec. 2021", "In that whirlwind, some 400 people were implicated in the ungodly practice of witchery . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 Oct. 2021", "This is a film about witchery of a sort, though Ezwan has no interest in the kind of over-the-top content usually associated with Southeast Asian films about malevolent spirits. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 27 Oct. 2021", "Trained in combat by his father\u2019s henchmen and in mental witchery by his mother, Lady Jessica, Paul masters his harsh surroundings and survives attempts on his life. \u2014 The New Yorker , 27 Oct. 2021", "She is accused of murder, witchery , or both, and his terrified deputies train shotguns at the teen despite her evident helplessness. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 29 Aug. 2021", "Rebecca is arrested because neighbors assume mothers pass on witchery to their daughters. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Aug. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-234212" }, "withdrawn":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated", ": socially detached and unresponsive : exhibiting withdrawal : introverted", ": socially detached and unresponsive : exhibiting withdrawal : introverted" ], "pronounciation":[ "wit\u035fh-\u02c8dr\u022fn", "with-", "wit\u035fh-\u02c8dr\u022fn" ], "synonyms":[ "backward", "bashful", "coy", "demure", "diffident", "introverted", "modest", "recessive", "retiring", "self-effacing", "sheepish", "shy" ], "antonyms":[ "extroverted", "extraverted", "immodest", "outgoing" ], "examples":[ "He became more withdrawn after his brother's death.", "She was withdrawn as a child but is now more outgoing.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Each season features a couple (or couples) in which one is angry, demanding, and tempestuous, while the other is relatively passive and withdrawn . \u2014 Lidija Haas, The New Republic , 10 June 2022", "College graduate Panahi, who didn\u2019t have the daily routine of attending classes, became withdrawn and sad in her first months in Milwaukee. \u2014 Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 13 May 2022", "Remember: Whatever the person is going through is normal, whether that\u2019s grief, anger, depression, fear, being remote and withdrawn or denial. \u2014 Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping , 14 Apr. 2022", "This withdrawn , ethereal atmosphere is broken rather violently by the tempestuous middle section: the left-hand double octaves that lead back to the main material verge on Rachmaninoff. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022", "The withdrawn endorsement was met with outrage from a public defender who submitted the pardon application for Floyd, who spent much of his life in Houston before his death in 2020 under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Dec. 2021", "Bowley watched as a shy, withdrawn girl approached a horse, which then mimicked her behavior. \u2014 Nedra Rhone, ajc , 23 Nov. 2021", "Unsure of other people and a little stressed in the shelter environment, this black and white beauty was a bit withdrawn and did not want to interact with others. \u2014 The Arizona Republic , 6 Nov. 2021", "Students were noticeably more withdrawn and unsure of their environment when classes started. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192822" }, "withhold":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to hold back from action : check", ": to keep in custody", ": to refrain from granting, giving, or allowing", ": to deduct ( withholding tax) from income", ": forbear , refrain", ": to refuse to give, grant, or allow" ], "pronounciation":[ "with-\u02c8h\u014dld", "wit\u035fh-", "with-\u02c8h\u014dld", "wit\u035fh-" ], "synonyms":[ "decline", "deny", "disallow", "disapprove", "negative", "nix", "refuse", "reject", "reprobate" ], "antonyms":[ "allow", "concede", "grant", "let", "OK", "okay", "permit" ], "examples":[ "She was accused of withholding evidence.", "She has $20 withheld from her paycheck every week.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Tilyayeva said tenants are legally entitled to withhold and set aside rent payments until repairs and essential services are provided. \u2014 ABC News , 8 June 2022", "Noem and others believe that guidance could mean the federal government will withhold funding for school meals from South Dakota, which has a law restricting biological males who identify as transgender from participating on girls' sports teams. \u2014 Andrew Murray, Fox News , 7 June 2022", "In some cases, detectives may even need to withhold relatively minor facts -- including what type of firearm a shooter used or how many shots a killer fired -- Hudson said. \u2014 Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022", "The only burdens on employers who participate are the requirements to keep CalSavers updated on their roster of employees, to withhold their employees\u2019 IRA contributions from their pay and to send that money promptly to CalSavers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "In February 2020, the Globe asked Baerlein to share Davis\u2019s findings, but Baerlein asked to withhold them for Ortiz\u2019s safety until Peralta was in US custody. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 Mar. 2022", "The subsidies were approved by Khan\u2019s government in February, forcing the IMF at the time to withhold a crucial tranche of about $1 billion. \u2014 Time , 26 May 2022", "Trump stood accused of abusing his authority, by seeking to withhold military aid intended for Ukraine when Zelensky declined to direct an investigation of Biden, and then obstructing Congress\u2019s efforts to investigate those claims. \u2014 Dan Lamothe, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022", "On April 20 the Florida Department of Health issued guidance to withhold such gender-affirming care. \u2014 Heather Boerner, Scientific American , 12 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from with from + holden to hold \u2014 more at with ", "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181739" }, "within":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "preposition" ], "definitions":{ ": in or into the interior : inside":[], ": in one's inner thought, disposition, or character : inwardly":[ "search within for a creative impulse", "\u2014 Kingman Brewster \u20201988" ], ": before the end of":[ "gone within a week" ], ": not beyond the quantity, degree, or limitations of":[ "live within your income" ], ": in or into the scope or sphere of":[ "within the jurisdiction of the state" ], ": in or into the range of":[ "within reach", "within sight" ], ": to the inside of : into":[ "sunk the sea within the earth", "\u2014 William Shakespeare" ], ": an inner place or area":[ "revolt from within" ], ": being inside : enclosed":[ "the within indictment" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "wi-\u02c8t\u035fhin", "with-", "wit\u035fh-\u02c8in", "-\u02c8thin" ], "synonyms":[ "innards", "inside", "interior" ], "antonyms":[ "exterior", "outside" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adverb", "We could hear sounds coming from within .", "The sign on the door says \u201cHelp Wanted: Inquire Within .\u201d", "We all try to appear strong and attempt to hide the scared little child within .", "They were outwardly calm but nervous within .", "Preposition", "They live within the city limits.", "We could hear sounds coming from within his apartment.", "Reports from within the company indicate a change in policy.", "Most students find a job within a year of graduating.", "She made several friends within days of moving into her new apartment.", "He entered the house, and within seconds, he was surrounded by children.", "Everything I need is within a few miles of my apartment.", "Noun", "structural decay had started from within", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "Master the art of effectively leading a virtual team by looking at the whole picture. Focus on growth from within , and foster an environment that welcomes leadership shifts. \u2014 Michael Lane, Forbes , 19 May 2022", "By comparison, on Thursday, only 216 flights into, within and out of the United States were canceled. \u2014 Christine Chung, BostonGlobe.com , 27 May 2022", "And, regarding color, the whole picture is a study in shades of green and orange, inflected with beige and white and set within and against an ominous, somber background. \u2014 Willard Spiegelman, WSJ , 13 May 2022", "Enter at the 42nd Street\u2014Bryant Park/Fifth Avenue Station and travel to the B, D, F and M train platforms deep within to reach the new pedestrian tunnel to the Shuttle at Times Square. \u2014 New York Times , 16 May 2022", "This is transforming our interactions within and understanding of the subsurface, and significantly improving efficiency and effectiveness of field-scale carbon storage and unconventional oil and gas operations. \u2014 Kathleen Walch, Forbes , 22 Jan. 2022", "That this decision should come amid the war in Ukraine is an encouraging sign that perhaps Europe\u2019s leaders have finally recognized the importance of tackling threats to democracy both within and beyond the bloc. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 11 Apr. 2022", "Periodically the structure would light up from within , showing bones, like white teeth, with gaps. \u2014 Michael W. Clune, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022", "But now the threat comes from within , and Roberts faces a dilemma. \u2014 Joan Biskupic, CNN , 30 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition", "Set within that environment are modern villas built of wood, clay and stone. \u2014 Lauren Beale, Forbes , 25 June 2022", "Use within a couple of hours, or store in refrigerator between paper towels with a tent of plastic wrap, for up to a day. \u2014 Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer , 24 June 2022", "There is also a chance for some shuffling within the coaching staff. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022", "The determination of appropriate management levels for each HMA is also a point of contention within the wild horse roundup debate. \u2014 Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022", "Designer Sarah Solis carved out a home office within the living room by installing a floating desk in the corner. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 24 June 2022", "The new Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center will be the first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Park Service, and organizers are set to break ground on the new endeavor. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 24 June 2022", "Trauma can be extremely difficult to process, especially for those who endured gun violence within the very place they are supposed to feel safe: school. \u2014 Manee Magee, SELF , 24 June 2022", "Israel is one more key state within the region that would improve relations with Turkey. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 24 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "For the lit-from- within glow, the Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm was applied and set with Cheek to Chic powder blush in Pillow Talk, the brand's signature shade. \u2014 Kirbie Johnson, Allure , 10 June 2022", "Add a few swipes of this clean and buzzy highlighter from RMS Beauty to the high points of your face for an easy, glow-from- within look. \u2014 Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 Apr. 2022", "Backlit blush is also a way into the shimmer blush trend that feels a little more toned down, and with zero chances of looking overly glittery\u2014just lit-from- within . \u2014 Bella Cacciatore, Glamour , 18 Apr. 2022", "For that glowing-from- within look, Kiyoko reaches for the Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask. \u2014 Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire , 10 Mar. 2021", "Masseduction, which Clark produced with Jack Antonoff, has been compared to David Bowie\u2019s Let\u2019s Dance! and, like Bowie, Clark has an exacting approach that places her music both within and well beyond the boundaries of pop. \u2014 Brooke Mazurek, Billboard , 25 Jan. 2019", "When Londoners look to up their complexion game, one name is traded back and forth, sotto voce: Teresa Tarmey, the facialist behind the lit-from- within glows of Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Naomie Harris, and a gaggle of It Brits too numerous to name. \u2014 Zoe Ruffner, Vogue , 24 Aug. 2018", "Then today, while prepping for a day of press in New York City, Beckham called upon celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo for a lit-from- within glow and a nude lip using one of her new universally flattering Lip Definer. \u2014 Jenna Rennert, Vogue , 16 Oct. 2019", "Patriots Reaching the Super Bowl for a fourth consecutive season is a within -reach goal for the Patriots despite losses on the roster and coaching staff. \u2014 Ryan O\u2019halloran, The Denver Post , 5 Sep. 2019", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Expecting both John Brown and Cole Beasley to have solid games in PPR formats is well within reason as QB Josh Allen could exploit the holes in the backend of the Jets\u2019 defense. \u2014 Frankie Taddeo, SI.com , 4 Sep. 2019", "Despite scoring just four goals during that stretch, Wednesday's game stayed well within reach as the Dash found yet failed to convert solid opportunities until Mewis leveled the match. \u2014 Glynn A. Hill, Houston Chronicle , 23 May 2018", "The formula is available in seven super-flattering shades and can be worn alone, blended with foundation, or applied as a highlighter to give skin a dewy, lit-from- within appearance. \u2014 Kathleen Mulpeter, Health.com , 5 Mar. 2018", "While the Rockets continued to misfire, going 1 of 6 on 3s in the final three minutes of the half, the Hornets made enough free throws to stay within range as Walker sank a 3-pointer and four free throws to cut the lead to 10. \u2014 Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle , 27 Oct. 2017", "The works within are notable for their inventive use of negative space and intentional omissions, which goes to show that what isn\u2019t present can often be just as affecting as what is. \u2014 Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian , 8 Sep. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English withinne , from Old English withinnan , from with + innan inwardly, within, from in":"Adverb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adverb", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Preposition", "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "1748, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043018" }, "without":{ "type":[ "adverb", "conjunction", "noun", "preposition" ], "definitions":[ ": outside", ": on the outside : externally", ": with something lacking or absent", ": unless", ": an outer place or area", ": not accompanied by or showing", ": completely lacking", ": outside entry 4 sense 1", ": not using something", ": on the outside", ": not having something" ], "pronounciation":[ "wi-\u02c8t\u035fhau\u0307t", "-\u02c8thau\u0307t", "wit\u035fh-\u02c8au\u0307t", "with-" ], "synonyms":[ "absent", "minus", "sans", "wanting" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition", "Residents of Odessa, Texas, who have been without safe tap water this week amid scorching temperatures may be able to drink safely straight from the faucet as early as Saturday afternoon, city officials said Friday. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022", "After weeks without water, the taps had just turned back on. \u2014 Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post , 18 June 2022", "But these really do help get you red carpet ready without sacrificing a ton of space in a suitcase. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 18 June 2022", "An electrical fire erupted in the mechanical unit of a Hallandale Beach condo Friday morning, leaving an entire tower of the complex without working water, electricity, air conditioning and fire sprinklers, police said. \u2014 Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel , 17 June 2022", "The power was also out in multiple locations and the local community of Gardiner in Montana was left without water and power in some areas. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 16 June 2022", "In order to scale effectively, your company needs a core offer that\u2019s scalable and your systems in place need to support taking on more clients without sacrificing profits. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 16 June 2022", "But for some, roads and bridges were rendered impassable by the flood, leaving them trapped, at times without clean drinking water or power. \u2014 Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN , 15 June 2022", "In Pilot Station, about half of the town was without water this week due to a leak in the aging system, as reported by KYUK. \u2014 Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News , 15 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Preposition", "first_known_use":[ "Preposition", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adverb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Conjunction", "14th century, in the meaning defined above", "Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224826" }, "witless":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": destitute of wit or understanding : foolish":[], ": mentally deranged : crazy":[ "drive one witless with anxiety", "\u2014 William Styron" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wit-l\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "airheaded", "birdbrained", "bonehead", "boneheaded", "brain-dead", "brainless", "bubbleheaded", "chuckleheaded", "dense", "dim", "dim-witted", "doltish", "dopey", "dopy", "dorky", "dull", "dumb", "dunderheaded", "empty-headed", "fatuous", "gormless", "half-witted", "knuckleheaded", "lamebrain", "lamebrained", "lunkheaded", "mindless", "oafish", "obtuse", "opaque", "pinheaded", "senseless", "simple", "slow", "slow-witted", "soft", "softheaded", "stupid", "thick", "thick-witted", "thickheaded", "unintelligent", "unsmart", "vacuous", "weak-minded" ], "antonyms":[ "apt", "brainy", "bright", "brilliant", "clever", "fast", "hyperintelligent", "intelligent", "keen", "nimble", "quick", "quick-witted", "sharp", "sharp-witted", "smart", "supersmart", "ultrasmart" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "He committed a witless blunder.", "a dog so witless that it is barely trainable", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Which are all necessary to distract from such toothless inside-baseball Hollywood satire, such witless , outdated pandemic observation and the sheer Saharan humor desert that is the dialogue. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2022", "The bombastic Mayor Shinn of Jefferson Mays and overdecorated Mrs. Shinn of Jayne Houdyshell are turned into veritable sight gags; Shuler Hensley\u2019s Marcellus, Hill\u2019s confederate, is made to appear a witless errand boy. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Feb. 2022", "But he\u2019s not always in control of his material, including some cheap shots that slide into witless sexism. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Dec. 2021", "Green has made exactly the kind of witless , worthless sequel that bled the franchise dry in the 1980s and '90s.... \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 9 Sep. 2021", "Evil peasants, dead ignorant, witless mud-wallowers, emmerdeurs, smugglers, thieves. \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 3 Aug. 2021", "This would be a very smart game plan for someone who has no real facts and is hoping someone else will be witless enough to out their own secret scheming. \u2014 Ariana Romero, refinery29.com , 15 June 2021", "Once again, witless pundits, economists and politicians don\u2019t understand what\u2019s happening. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 6 June 2021", "The picture is slick but dull, glitzy but witless , expensively boring. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 27 May 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041243" }, "witlessness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": destitute of wit or understanding : foolish":[], ": mentally deranged : crazy":[ "drive one witless with anxiety", "\u2014 William Styron" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wit-l\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "airheaded", "birdbrained", "bonehead", "boneheaded", "brain-dead", "brainless", "bubbleheaded", "chuckleheaded", "dense", "dim", "dim-witted", "doltish", "dopey", "dopy", "dorky", "dull", "dumb", "dunderheaded", "empty-headed", "fatuous", "gormless", "half-witted", "knuckleheaded", "lamebrain", "lamebrained", "lunkheaded", "mindless", "oafish", "obtuse", "opaque", "pinheaded", "senseless", "simple", "slow", "slow-witted", "soft", "softheaded", "stupid", "thick", "thick-witted", "thickheaded", "unintelligent", "unsmart", "vacuous", "weak-minded" ], "antonyms":[ "apt", "brainy", "bright", "brilliant", "clever", "fast", "hyperintelligent", "intelligent", "keen", "nimble", "quick", "quick-witted", "sharp", "sharp-witted", "smart", "supersmart", "ultrasmart" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "He committed a witless blunder.", "a dog so witless that it is barely trainable", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Which are all necessary to distract from such toothless inside-baseball Hollywood satire, such witless , outdated pandemic observation and the sheer Saharan humor desert that is the dialogue. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2022", "The bombastic Mayor Shinn of Jefferson Mays and overdecorated Mrs. Shinn of Jayne Houdyshell are turned into veritable sight gags; Shuler Hensley\u2019s Marcellus, Hill\u2019s confederate, is made to appear a witless errand boy. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Feb. 2022", "But he\u2019s not always in control of his material, including some cheap shots that slide into witless sexism. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Dec. 2021", "Green has made exactly the kind of witless , worthless sequel that bled the franchise dry in the 1980s and '90s.... \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 9 Sep. 2021", "Evil peasants, dead ignorant, witless mud-wallowers, emmerdeurs, smugglers, thieves. \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 3 Aug. 2021", "This would be a very smart game plan for someone who has no real facts and is hoping someone else will be witless enough to out their own secret scheming. \u2014 Ariana Romero, refinery29.com , 15 June 2021", "Once again, witless pundits, economists and politicians don\u2019t understand what\u2019s happening. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 6 June 2021", "The picture is slick but dull, glitzy but witless , expensively boring. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 27 May 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-053748" }, "witness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": attestation of a fact or event : testimony":[], ": one asked to be present at a transaction so as to be able to testify to its having taken place":[], ": one who has personal knowledge of something":[], ": something serving as evidence or proof : sign":[], ": public affirmation by word or example of usually religious faith or conviction":[ "the heroic witness to divine life", "\u2014 Pilot" ], ": a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses":[], ": to testify to : attest":[], ": to act as legal witness of":[], ": to furnish proof of : betoken":[], ": to have personal or direct cognizance of : see for oneself":[ "witnessed the historic event" ], ": to take note of":[ "our grammar\u2014 witness our verb system\u2014is a marvel of flexibility, variety, and exactitude", "\u2014 Charlton Laird" ], ": to constitute the scene or time of":[ "structures \u2026 which this striking Dorset hilltop once witnessed", "\u2014 The Times Literary Supplement (London)" ], ": to bear witness : testify":[], ": to bear witness to one's religious convictions":[ "opportunity to witness for Christ", "\u2014 Billy Graham" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wit-n\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "attestation", "confirmation", "corroboration", "documentation", "evidence", "proof", "substantiation", "testament", "testimonial", "testimony", "validation", "voucher" ], "antonyms":[ "attest", "authenticate", "avouch", "certify", "testify (to)", "vouch (for)" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for witness Verb certify , attest , witness , vouch mean to testify to the truth or genuineness of something. certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal. certified that the candidate had met all requirements attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses. attested to the authenticity of the document witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness. witnessed the signing of the will vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person. willing to vouch for her integrity", "examples":[ "Noun", "The defense called its first witness to the stand.", "a witness for the defense", "His aunt and uncle were witnesses at his baptism.", "There must be two witnesses present when she signs the document.", "Verb", "Several people witnessed the accident.", "We are witnessing a historic moment.", "He witnessed the signing of her will.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Hutchinson, who was just two years out of college when the events occurred, is seen as a vital witness , and has provided the committee with some of its most critical revelations at this point in its investigation. \u2014 Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com , 29 June 2022", "Despite all of their issues, Leanna Harris -- now Leanna Taylor -- served as the key witness for the defense. \u2014 Amir Vera, CNN , 22 June 2022", "Lawyers for the other defendants joined in Boyce\u2019s motion, which argued that the information about DeLaPena\u2019s conduct in the Rafaraci case could have been used by defense lawyers to attack his credibility as a witness , and the entire investigation. \u2014 Greg Moran, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 June 2022", "Oliver Ignatius, a former friend of Miller\u2019s, told NBC News via direct messages over Instagram that he is referred to throughout Iron Eyes\u2019 petition as a witness who is not named. \u2014 Kat Tenbarge, NBC News , 17 June 2022", "Herman Douglas was called by prosecutors as the first witness in the trial Wednesday and confirmed Hussle arrived at his store unannounced the day of the shooting and was talking with friends when Holder appeared unexpectedly. \u2014 Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone , 15 June 2022", "Fired Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt appeared as the first witness in the second hearing. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022", "Psychologist Heather Henderson Galligan testified as an expert witness for the defense. \u2014 Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal , 9 June 2022", "The mother allegedly initiated a physical altercation by punching Rodgers, who retaliated by punching her back, the arrest report says, citing Rodgers' boyfriend as one witness . \u2014 Amanda Musa, CNN , 8 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "What lay ahead was possibility \u2014 and that is a thrilling thing to witness preserved on celluloid. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 30 June 2022", "The deployment of emotive stranger-danger myths (which feminists have spent decades trying to debunk) and the weaponisation of a 'believe survivors' ethos is horrifying to witness . \u2014 Janey Starling, refinery29.com , 28 June 2022", "No method of murder is exactly a walk in the park, but this is a particularly difficult one to witness . \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 13 June 2022", "At that 2002 ceremony President Bush posthumously awarded Salomon the Medal of Honor and noted: For Captain Ben Salomon, no living relatives remain to witness this moment. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 27 May 2022", "Stargazers around the world turned out to witness and capture the lunar event in images. \u2014 Katie Hunt, Megan Marples And Ashley Strickland, CNN , 16 May 2022", "My work is born from that desire to witness and celebrate both myself and other mothers and caregivers, while also holding space for the ever-present contradictions inherent in the experience of parenting. \u2014 Vogue , 8 May 2022", "Less than two months after early risers were able to see four planets in alignment in the morning sky, Mercury will join the party, allowing the U.S. to witness five planets lined up in the sky for the first time in nearly 20 years. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022", "Thousands of people\u2014many carrying the Union Jack flag\u2014have gathered near Buckingham Palace and London\u2019s Trafalgar Square to witness the parade and the U.K. government expects millions to join the celebration across the country. \u2014 Siladitya Ray, Forbes , 2 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English witnesse , from Old English witnes knowledge, testimony, witness, from wit entry 1":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055603" }, "witting":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": knowledge or awareness of something : cognizance":[], ": information obtained or communicated : news":[], ": cognizant or aware of something : conscious":[ "a witting participant" ], ": done deliberately : intentional":[ "a witting violation" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-t\u1d4an", "\u02c8wi-ti\u014b", "-ti\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "alive", "apprehensive", "aware", "cognizant", "conscious", "mindful", "sensible", "sentient", "ware" ], "antonyms":[ "insensible", "oblivious", "unaware", "unconscious", "unmindful", "unwitting" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "she was a witting partner; he had told her about the risk involved", "your witting assistance in helping the robber escape makes you an accessory after the fact", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The overwhelming majority of the Senate knew that Trump was incompetent, corrupt, and dangerous; indeed, many saw him as a witting or unwitting agent of Vladimir Putin. \u2014 Ira Shapiro, The New Republic , 6 May 2022", "Marcuse has more disciples, witting or unwitting, than Mill does these days. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 21 Mar. 2022", "This is, of course, an obvious imbalance and one that would seem to perpetuate a culture of victim-blaming by punishing the ( witting or unwitting) distractor and not the distracted. \u2014 Peggy Drexler, CNN , 26 May 2021", "Tuesday\u2019s legal filing focuses on a related defense: That the government targeted him for investigation years ago, whiffed on an earlier probe despite issuing numerous subpoenas, then landed a witting foil in Timothy. \u2014 John Simerman, NOLA.com , 2 Sep. 2020", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Megan Friedman, Marie Claire , 7 June 2017", "These agencies, in turn, viewed Mr. Trump as a witting or unwitting Kremlin agent. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 29 June 2018", "Another major unanswered question is whether Mueller's grand jury will charge any Americans as witting participants in the hacking and leaking scheme \u2014 including anyone associated with Trump's presidential campaign. \u2014 Ken Dilanian, NBC News , 1 Mar. 2018", "Harvey Weinstein built his complicity machine out of the witting , the unwitting and those in between. \u2014 Carina Chocano, New York Times , 17 Jan. 2018", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Leada Gore, AL.com , 8 June 2017", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Leada Gore, AL.com , 8 June 2017", "Let\u2019s continue: Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Monique Judge, The Root , 8 June 2017", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Leada Gore, AL.com , 8 June 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194529" }, "witty":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": marked by or full of clever humor or wit : smartly facetious or jocular":[ "a witty novel" ], ": quick or ready to see or express illuminating or amusing relationships or insights":[ "a witty raconteur" ], ": amusingly or ingeniously clever in conception or execution":[ "the costumes are sumptuous and witty", "\u2014 Virgil Thomson", "the musical background is \u2026 often witty", "\u2014 Wolcott Gibbs" ], ": having good intellectual capacity : intelligent":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "clever", "facetious", "humorous", "jocular", "smart" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for witty witty , humorous , facetious , jocular , jocose mean provoking or intended to provoke laughter. witty suggests cleverness and quickness of mind. a witty remark humorous applies broadly to anything that evokes usually genial laughter and may contrast with witty in suggesting whimsicality or eccentricity. humorous anecdotes facetious stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor. facetious comments jocular implies a usually habitual fondness for jesting and joking. a jocular fellow jocose is somewhat less derogatory than facetious in suggesting habitual waggishness or playfulness. jocose proposals", "examples":[ "We'd kept everything witty and cool, until the air between us was so ironized that to say anything in earnest would have been a breach of manners, even of trust. \u2014 Tobias Wolff , Old School , 2003", "\u2026 when she walked up to me and made a caustic remark on the principal's address of the morning, I couldn't help laughing, as she was obviously not only intelligent but very witty . \u2014 Margaret A. Edwards , The Fair Garden and the Swarm of Beasts , 1994", "Yet for all his solemnity, Hamlet was also the play's and Shakespeare's wittiest wit, with as many one-liners as any comic in the whole canon. \u2014 Reed Whittemore , Pure Lives , 1988", "a witty talk show host", "a witty and sardonic blogger who never fails to amuse his legion of readers", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Ephron's witty , celebrated screenplay was shaped in part by Crystal's own jokes, elevating the script into absolute hilarity. \u2014 Angela Andaloro, EW.com , 23 June 2022", "The extended ballroom scenes, led by the miraculous Billy Porter as the witty , shady emcee, are funny, flamboyant, and vibrant. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "The singer wrote a witty gospel tune about putting on pandemic pounds. \u2014 John Blake, CNN , 19 June 2022", "Now, Jonathan and Zooey brought the iconic and hilarious scene back to life with their witty choice of costumes. \u2014 Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful , 16 June 2022", "Her alternative slow jams pushed her silvery voice to the fore, and laid bare all the quirks of her dating life, distinguishing her as a witty millennial anecdotalist. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 16 June 2022", "True Tiffany heads, though, will appreciate the spotlight on the witty creations of Gene Moore, who designed more than 5,000 window displays in his nearly four decades with the brand. \u2014 Allie Holloway Styled By Marykate Boylan, Town & Country , 15 June 2022", "Matafeo is a comedic delight, a master of both physical high jinks and witty repartee who deserves to catch the eye of Emmy voters. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022", "At its best \u2014 whether performing a zany new pop musical about the fall of Rome; a witty dance theater piece about rehearsing; or the intense, expansive music of Julius Eastman \u2014 AMOC is a party, a communal happening, a family dinner. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "see wit entry 2":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174853" }, "wiz":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a person who is very good at something : wizard sense 2":[ "a computer/financial wiz", "She's a wiz at math.", "Sheriff Woody was doing some unnatural things. Of course, he's a cartoon character, an invention of the wizzes at Pixar \u2026", "\u2014 Melena Ryzik" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wiz" ], "synonyms":[ "brain", "brainiac", "genius", "intellect", "thinker", "whiz", "wizard" ], "antonyms":[ "blockhead", "dodo", "dolt", "dope", "dumbbell", "dummy", "dunce", "fathead", "goon", "half-wit", "hammerhead", "idiot", "imbecile", "knucklehead", "moron", "nitwit", "numskull", "numbskull", "pinhead" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "he must be some kind of wiz to have graduated college at age 19", "Recent Examples on the Web", "In addition, Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto is the culinary wiz behind the Ramen eatery Momosan and Morimoto Asia connected to the ground floors of the resort. \u2014 Malik Peay, Essence , 28 Apr. 2022", "But aside from the amazing cultural adaptability and the gee- wiz -ness of the apomictic thing, there\u2019s another amazing thing about dandelions. \u2014 Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal , 4 Mar. 2022", "Next up is Detroit Mercy at 2 p.m. Saturday, meaning a rematch with Antoine Davis \u2013 the scoring wiz who poured in 39 points in an 85-60 Titans drubbing on Jan. 7. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Jan. 2022", "Even his mom didn\u2019t know her teenage son was a math wiz . \u2014 Janice Neumann, chicagotribune.com , 27 Dec. 2021", "The Netflix show, starring Lily Collins in the role of an American social media wiz in the French capital, is back for a second season. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Dec. 2021", "The Browns brought the league\u2019s No. 1 rushing attack to Baltimore, bolstered by the return of third-down wiz Kareem Hunt. \u2014 Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com , 29 Nov. 2021", "Lucky the Leprechaun, Mavs Man, G- wiz of the Washington Wizards and Stuff the Magic Dragon of the Orlando Magic. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 19 Nov. 2021", "To save her own business, a PR wiz who doesn't have the holiday spirit agrees to help a struggling single father with his failing Christmas village. \u2014 jsonline.com , 18 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1902, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031545" }, "wizard":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": one skilled in magic : sorcerer":[], ": a very clever or skillful person":[ "computer wizards" ], ": a wise man : sage":[], ": worthy of the highest praise : excellent":[], ": having magical influence or power":[], ": of or relating to wizardry : enchanted":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-z\u0259rd" ], "synonyms":[ "charmer", "conjurer", "conjuror", "enchanter", "mage", "Magian", "magician", "magus", "necromancer", "sorcerer", "voodoo", "voodooist", "witch" ], "antonyms":[ "A-OK", "A1", "awesome", "bang-up", "banner", "beautiful", "blue-chip", "blue-ribbon", "boffo", "bonny", "bonnie", "boss", "brag", "brave", "bully", "bumper", "capital", "choice", "classic", "cool", "corking", "crackerjack", "cracking", "dandy", "divine", "dope", "down", "dynamite", "excellent", "fab", "fabulous", "famous", "fantabulous", "fantastic", "fine", "first-class", "first-rate", "first-string", "five-star", "four-star", "frontline", "gangbusters", "gangbuster", "gilt-edged", "gilt-edge", "gone", "grand", "great", "groovy", "heavenly", "high-class", "hot", "hype", "immense", "jim-dandy", "keen", "lovely", "marvelous", "marvellous", "mean", "neat", "nifty", "noble", "number one", "No. 1", "numero uno", "out-of-sight", "par excellence", "peachy", "peachy keen", "phat", "prime", "primo", "prize", "prizewinning", "quality", "radical", "righteous", "sensational", "slick", "splendid", "stellar", "sterling", "superb", "superior", "superlative", "supernal", "swell", "terrific", "tip-top", "top", "top-notch", "top-of-the-line", "top-shelf", "topflight", "topping", "unsurpassed", "wonderful" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "He is a wizard at math.", "the old wizard who introduces the young na\u00eff to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature", "Adjective", "a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Though he's initially described as a powerful wizard , his character is later revealed to have even deeper connections to Hawkins and Eleven as the season progresses. \u2014 Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022", "Fishing hole regulars say nobody comes close to creating as much carnage as Homer\u2019s resident fin-haul wizard . \u2014 Matt Tunseth For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2022", "So, what did Mad Max and his fellow watchmaking wizard come up with? \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 10 June 2022", "Close study of early versions of the series\u2019 main antagonist reveals Voldemark, a wizard known casually as Mark, who lives in a repurposed van in Austin, Texas. \u2014 Brian Mcelhaney, The New Yorker , 9 June 2022", "As soon as the gear was readied, King donned his black, waterproof wizard \u2019s robe. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022", "The attempted takedown of the most powerful dangerous dark wizard will soon be available to stream on HBO Max. \u2014 Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 May 2022", "As of Wednesday morning, the race was down to the wire between establishment candidate Dave McCormick, a finance wizard who served in the George W. Bush administration, and Oz, who had opened up a very narrow lead. \u2014 David Faris, The Week , 18 May 2022", "These pretty little pouches are a collab between prop stylist, natural dye wizard , and BA contributor Kalen Kaminski and Masienda, our go-to for masa harina and other single-origin Mexican ingredients. \u2014 Lauren Joseph, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wysard , from wis, wys wise":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Noun", "1579, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013255" }, "winze":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a steeply inclined passageway in a mine":[], ": curse":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8winz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "alteration of earlier winds , probably from plural of wind entry 4":"Noun", "probably from Dutch wens wish":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "1757, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "1785, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-235230" }, "wild":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": living in a state of nature and not ordinarily tame or domesticated":[ "wild ducks" ], ": growing or produced without human aid or care":[ "wild honey" ], ": related to or resembling a corresponding cultivated or domesticated organism":[], ": of or relating to wild organisms":[ "the wild state" ], ": not inhabited or cultivated":[ "wild land" ], ": marked by turbulent agitation : stormy":[ "a wild night" ], ": indicative of strong passion, desire, or emotion":[ "a wild gleam of delight in his eyes", "\u2014 Irish Digest" ], ": uncivilized , barbaric":[], ": characteristic of, appropriate to, or expressive of wilderness , wildlife , or a simple or uncivilized society":[], ": having no basis in known or surmised fact":[ "a wild guess" ], ": able to represent any card designated by the holder":[], ": a sparsely inhabited or uncultivated region or tract : wilderness":[], ": a wild, free, or natural state or existence":[], ": in a wild manner: such as":[], ": without regulation or control":[ "plants that grow wild" ], ": off an intended or expected course":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bld", "\u02c8w\u012b(-\u0259)ld" ], "synonyms":[ "feral", "savage", "unbroken", "undomesticated", "untamed", "wilding" ], "antonyms":[ "nature", "open", "open air", "out-of-doors", "outdoors", "wilderness" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "wild places high in the mountains", "I felt a wild rage.", "He was wild with anger.", "The crowd went wild when the band took the stage.", "Noun", "They hiked through the wilds of Maine.", "The plants were collected from the wild .", "They will return the animal to the wild when it is healthy.", "Could these animals survive in the wild ?", "I've only seen that animal in a zoo, never in the wild .", "Adverb", "These plants grow wild on the roadside.", "as soon as the doors opened, early-morning bargain hunters ran wild through the store", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "From the vibrant red bedding to the mod bedframe and graphic lamp, this bedroom designed by Anthony Baratta feels both crisp and deliberate...and a little bit wild . \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022", "The animals are wild , and park visitors have been killed by falls, thermal features, and weather. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 21 June 2022", "Existing Baptist congregations at the time were not wild about their new upstart neighbors. \u2014 Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022", "As an experience of one man becoming completely unglued under pressure, though, Rounding makes for a wild , unsettlingly convincing ride. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 June 2022", "Big cats like boxes too Just like domestic cats, big cats are wild about cardboard boxes too. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 17 June 2022", "The trailer, which EW can exclusively debut above, gives a peek into what is sure to be a wild ride \u2014 pet tiger and all. \u2014 Ashley Boucher, EW.com , 8 June 2022", "The message is clear: cut costs and buckle up, as Americans may be in for a wild ride, signaling an end to the booming era. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 2 June 2022", "The idea originates from his Uber driver, played by Australian comedian Claudia O\u2019Doherty, who takes him on a wild ride. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 31 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Chicago-area facilities that raise turtle hatchlings before releasing them into the wild also learned that water in 40% of their habitat tubs contained the fungus. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 21 June 2022", "The great outdoors is free to all, butcamping equipment ... not so much. Getting and affording the right gear for excursions into the wild can be a hurdle for many would-be campers. \u2014 Liliana Webb, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022", "Montana wildlife officials captured two young female sibling grizzly bears, releasing one back into the wild and euthanizing the other due to an infection stemming from losing a front left paw. \u2014 CBS News , 6 June 2022", "Stat wildlife officials captured two young female sibling grizzly bears, releasing one back into the wild and euthanizing the other due to an infection stemming from losing a front left paw. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022", "Last year, teams released 22 captive pups into the wild . \u2014 Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic , 4 June 2022", "Repeat and establish a healthy population, with the goal of releasing thylacines into the wild . \u2014 Frances Vinall, Washington Post , 26 May 2022", "Animal control was able to safely remove the scholarly reptile and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries relocated it back into the wild . \u2014 Fox News , 18 May 2022", "The release of more than 200 malicious packages into the wild indicated the attack Birsan devised appealed to real-world threat actors. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 11 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "Still, a pound of farmed and wild -caught salmon is sold profitably at supermarkets for about $10 and $20 respectively, so Wildtype has a long way to go. \u2014 Brian Kateman, Forbes , 6 June 2022", "Meats are certified as free from antibiotics, steroids, and hormones, and seafood is wild -caught or sustainably raised. \u2014 Erica Sweeney, SELF , 4 Jan. 2022", "How many endorsements offers will a tailback for Clemson or Georgia receive on Sunday morning after running wild on Saturday night? \u2014 Terence Moore, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021", "Fraud could manifest as claims of farmed shrimp being wild -caught, or as complete misrepresentations of the species you\u2019re supposedly being served. \u2014 Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle , 28 Jan. 2021", "All seafood is wild -caught sustainably in Alaska, flash frozen and packed in coolers with dry ice. \u2014 Eleanore Park, WSJ , 10 Dec. 2020", "Chavie had been afraid to talk to such a wild -sounding person as Chani Getter, but on the phone Chani was very friendly. \u2014 Larissa Macfarquhar, The New Yorker , 30 Nov. 2020", "Unlike most property owners, the couple wants wild -growing weeds and as many animals walking around and pooping on their property as possible. \u2014 Dallas News , 5 Oct. 2020", "In 2020, there\u2019s no excuse for a wild -flying broadhead. \u2014 Will Brantley, Field & Stream , 22 Sep. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wilde , from Old English; akin to Old High German wildi wild, Welsh gwyllt":"Adjective" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "circa 1562, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162847" }, "wittingly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": knowledge or awareness of something : cognizance", ": information obtained or communicated : news", ": cognizant or aware of something : conscious", ": done deliberately : intentional" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-t\u1d4an", "-ti\u014b", "\u02c8wi-ti\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "alive", "apprehensive", "aware", "cognizant", "conscious", "mindful", "sensible", "sentient", "ware" ], "antonyms":[ "insensible", "oblivious", "unaware", "unconscious", "unmindful", "unwitting" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "she was a witting partner; he had told her about the risk involved", "your witting assistance in helping the robber escape makes you an accessory after the fact", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The overwhelming majority of the Senate knew that Trump was incompetent, corrupt, and dangerous; indeed, many saw him as a witting or unwitting agent of Vladimir Putin. \u2014 Ira Shapiro, The New Republic , 6 May 2022", "Marcuse has more disciples, witting or unwitting, than Mill does these days. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 21 Mar. 2022", "This is, of course, an obvious imbalance and one that would seem to perpetuate a culture of victim-blaming by punishing the ( witting or unwitting) distractor and not the distracted. \u2014 Peggy Drexler, CNN , 26 May 2021", "Tuesday\u2019s legal filing focuses on a related defense: That the government targeted him for investigation years ago, whiffed on an earlier probe despite issuing numerous subpoenas, then landed a witting foil in Timothy. \u2014 John Simerman, NOLA.com , 2 Sep. 2020", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Megan Friedman, Marie Claire , 7 June 2017", "These agencies, in turn, viewed Mr. Trump as a witting or unwitting Kremlin agent. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 29 June 2018", "Another major unanswered question is whether Mueller's grand jury will charge any Americans as witting participants in the hacking and leaking scheme \u2014 including anyone associated with Trump's presidential campaign. \u2014 Ken Dilanian, NBC News , 1 Mar. 2018", "Harvey Weinstein built his complicity machine out of the witting , the unwitting and those in between. \u2014 Carina Chocano, New York Times , 17 Jan. 2018", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Leada Gore, AL.com , 8 June 2017", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Leada Gore, AL.com , 8 June 2017", "Let\u2019s continue: Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Monique Judge, The Root , 8 June 2017", "Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. \u2014 Leada Gore, AL.com , 8 June 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adjective", "circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-130805" }, "willingly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready", ": prompt to act or respond", ": done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance", ": of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional", ": feeling no objection", ": not slow or lazy", ": made, done, or given by choice : voluntary" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-li\u014b", "\u02c8wi-li\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "amenable", "disposed", "fain", "game", "glad", "inclined", "minded", "ready" ], "antonyms":[ "disinclined", "unamenable", "unwilling" ], "examples":[ "He was a willing participant in the crime.", "She's lending a willing hand.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Parents of the youngest children may be more willing to opt for a COVID vaccine if it can be offered alongside other routine immunizations, Towner said. \u2014 Apoorva Mandavilli, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022", "How much luxury tax are Joe Lacob and Peter Guber willing to pay? \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022", "Some investors are still willing to make bets on Robinhood\u2019s future. \u2014 Caitlin Mccabe, WSJ , 18 June 2022", "His trip followed passage of the Homestead Act, which promised that any citizen willing to settle and improve America\u2019s Wild West could claim 160 acres of federal land for free. \u2014 Bill Weir, CNN , 18 June 2022", "The question now is whether all E.U. members states are, in fact, willing to get on board. \u2014 Quentin Ari\u00e8s, Washington Post , 17 June 2022", "But the message from the administration has given hope to some progressive Democrats willing to go one step further and implement a punitive tax policy to provide relief to consumers. \u2014 Dan Eberhart, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "But unfortunately, few are willing to discuss the subject any longer. \u2014 Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 June 2022", "And the understandably discombobulated clerk behind the counter isn\u2019t willing to barter when Martin offers pelts, and an axe, as payment for his items. \u2014 Joe Leydon, Variety , 17 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-141258" }, "width":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the horizontal measurement taken at right angles to the length : breadth", ": largeness of extent or scope", ": a measured and cut piece of material", ": the measurement of the shortest or shorter side of an object : breadth", ": a measured piece of something" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8width", "\u02c8witth", "\u02c8width" ], "synonyms":[ "ambit", "amplitude", "breadth", "compass", "confines", "dimension(s)", "extent", "range", "reach", "realm", "scope", "sweep" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Stand with your feet hip- width apart, toes pointed slightly out from parallel. \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 9 June 2022", "The full- width pantry drawer offers easy access to items, while door cooling vents prevent foods that are stored in the door's shelves from becoming too warm when opening and closing the fridge. \u2014 Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens , 31 May 2022", "Measuring 540 square feet, the space is wide open, connected to the interior hallway through full- width glass door that allows visibility from all three levels inside. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 31 May 2022", "There are many thoughtful and helpful features, starting with its full- width foot pedal. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 26 May 2022", "How: Stand with feet hip- width apart and loop the middle of a resistance band around your right ankle. \u2014 WSJ , 21 May 2022", "Smith measures his torso length and hip- width prior to buying a pack to achieve the correct fit. \u2014 Hannah Singleton, SELF , 19 May 2022", "To perform the move, stand with your feet shoulder- width apart, knees slightly bent. \u2014 Greg Presto, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 Apr. 2022", "Blowing the file up to a full- width background image tends to look terrible. \u2014 Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica , 18 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":" wide entry 1 ", "first_known_use":[ "1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220624-213626" }, "willfully":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": obstinately and often perversely self-willed", ": done deliberately : intentional", ": stubborn sense 1", ": intentional", ": not accidental : done deliberately or knowingly and often in conscious violation or disregard of the law, duty, or the rights of others" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "balky", "contrary", "contumacious", "defiant", "disobedient", "froward", "incompliant", "insubordinate", "intractable", "obstreperous", "rebel", "rebellious", "recalcitrant", "recusant", "refractory", "restive", "ungovernable", "unruly", "untoward", "wayward" ], "antonyms":[ "amenable", "biddable", "compliant", "conformable", "docile", "obedient", "ruly", "submissive", "tractable" ], "examples":[ "a stubborn and willful child", "He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The mothers named the state of California and Ruelas in their complaint, claiming wrongful death against all defendants and willful misconduct by Ruelas. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "The maximum penalty an individual taxpayer may incur for a non- willful violation of the FBAR requirements is $10,000. \u2014 Marie Sapirie, Forbes , 8 Nov. 2021", "Accidents, mistakes, fear, negligence and bad judgment are insufficient to establish a willful federal criminal civil rights violation. \u2014 Mallika Kallingal And Jamie Crawford, CNN , 8 Oct. 2021", "The shows can also be quite funny, as the cast members\u2019 projections and willful denial are revealed on camera. \u2014 Kate Aurthur, Variety , 1 Oct. 2021", "If a fire agency responds to a fire that has been started in willful violation of the burn ban, the person responsible may be liable for all costs incurred, as well as legal fees. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2021", "Burcham was arrested on two outstanding warrants, both for willful abuse of a child, on May 17 and transported to the Shelby County Jail, according to the sheriff\u2019s press release. \u2014 Al.com Staff, al , 22 May 2022", "Also still popping up in the background are Jimmy and his wild and willful assistant Kayla (Megan Stalter), as their absurdist power struggle reaches new heights. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022", "But that quasi-documentary principle also puts his willful aestheticism under sharp scrutiny. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-001706" }, "wield":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to deal successfully with : manage", ": to handle (something, such as a tool) especially effectively", ": to exert one's authority by means of", ": to have at one's command or disposal", ": to use (as a tool) in an effective way", ": exercise entry 2 sense 1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u0113ld", "\u02c8w\u0113ld" ], "synonyms":[ "apply", "exercise", "exert", "ply", "put out" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "The man was wielding a gun.", "Can he wield a hammer?", "He wields a great deal of influence over his students.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "So it\u2019s about paying attention not just to the presidential races, but paying attention to the midterms, paying attention to all of your boards and commissions, which wield a lot of power. \u2014 Erik Morse, Vogue , 30 May 2022", "Injuries hindered Roberts\u2019 ability to wield his full roster this postseason. \u2014 Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY , 25 Oct. 2021", "This rapid proliferation of tools and capabilities outpaced marketers\u2019 ability to wield them effectively, at least initially. \u2014 Dr. Debbie Qaqish, Forbes , 20 May 2021", "But diplomats and former U.N. officials say the tale also demonstrates what critics say is a serious problem with the U.N.: a culture of impunity among some top leaders, who wield huge budgets with little outside oversight. \u2014 New York Times , 7 May 2022", "Their growing proficiency and professionalization backed by Western forces has swung a pendulum back at their adversaries, who often wield superior rifles and surveillance systems, snipers in the platoon said. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Mar. 2022", "These are people who can wield their tools of the trade, namely keyboards and laptops, from anywhere, as opposed to those who have to place themselves on the front line to earn their hourly pay. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 Feb. 2022", "As chief election officials in many states -- who often wield immense power over the administration of federal, state and local elections -- secretaries of state have taken center stage as the nation grapples with core democratic issues. \u2014 Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News , 12 Jan. 2022", "At long last, Jane Foster will wield Mjolnir, taking over as the Mighty Thor. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 18 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English welden to control, from Old English wieldan ; akin to Old High German waltan to rule, Latin val\u0113re to be strong, be worth", "first_known_use":[ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-012108" }, "widget":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": gadget":[], ": an unnamed article considered for purposes of hypothetical example":[], ": a small software application that is designed to provide a specific piece of information (such as news, weather, or traffic updates) or a specific function (such as taking notes or controlling another application) on demand":[ "This resource allows anglers to see what advisories are in effect in specific waterways \u2026 . The web page is optimized for mobile devices, with a widget that allows users to zoom to their exact location on the map with the press of a button.", "\u2014 Chris Knauss", "A widget might show you the weather forecast, or the latest baseball scores. There are widgets that show photographs you've stored online, or that cull images from the Daily Puppy Web site.", "\u2014 Rob Walker" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-j\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "appliance", "contraption", "contrivance", "gadget", "gimmick", "gizmo", "gismo", "jigger" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Among the changes to the lock screen in iOS 16 is the ability to add widgets, and MacRumors has a breakdown of every widget currently available. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 10 June 2022", "This cool widget creates a title for your work based on your abstract. \u2014 Quora, Forbes , 18 May 2022", "If a full redesign isn\u2019t in the cards, a widget redesign would be a welcome upgrade in iOS 16. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 17 May 2022", "Whether the photo- widget apps have staying power is unclear. \u2014 Dalvin Brown, WSJ , 15 May 2022", "Widgets is the Windows 11 reboot of News & Interests, the Windows 10 feature that pre-selects news, weather, sports scores and stock prices and collects them in a small widget that lives at the bottom of your screen. \u2014 Mark Hachman, PCWorld , 7 Sep. 2021", "Trending Topics widget was biased against conservative publishers and news. \u2014 Benjamin Wofford, Wired , 10 Mar. 2022", "The custom widget will show you all relevant details from those trips. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 11 Feb. 2022", "Another one that comes pre-installed is the batteries widget . \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 11 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "alteration of gadget":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065319" }, "winningly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the act of one that wins : victory":[], ": something won: such as":[], ": a captured territory : conquest":[], ": money won by success in a game or competition":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ], ": of or relating to winning : that wins":[ "the winning ticket" ], ": successful especially in competition":[ "a winning team" ], ": tending to please or delight":[ "a winning personality" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-ni\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "adorable", "darling", "dear", "disarming", "endearing", "lovable", "loveable", "lovesome", "precious", "sweet", "winsome" ], "antonyms":[ "abhorrent", "abominable", "detestable", "hateful", "loathsome", "odious", "unlovable" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "She scored the winning goal.", "They were a winning marketing team.", "Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "On Saturday, Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, ranked world No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association, was defeated by France's Aliz\u00e9 Cornet, ending her 37-match winning streak. \u2014 Andrew Torgan, CNN , 3 July 2022", "Down to their final strike Sunday, the Miami Marlins got another big home run to keep alive a winning streak that started with one. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Sun Sentinel , 3 July 2022", "But her winning streak came to an end against Cornet, 6-4, 6-2, in 1 hour, 33 minutes on Centre Court. \u2014 Adam Zagoria, Forbes , 2 July 2022", "The Argentine singer-songwriter is on a winning streak, releasing back-to-back singles under his new deal with Warner Music Latina. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 1 July 2022", "The Sox also extended their winning streak to seven games. \u2014 Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022", "Trevor Story drove in two runs to reach 500 career RBIs, Rafael Devers and J.D. Martinez each had three hits and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven. \u2014 Steve Herrick, Hartford Courant , 26 June 2022", "The Cubs won a day after ending their 10-game skid and also stopping the Braves\u2019 14-game winning streak. \u2014 Sarah Trotto, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022", "Anthony Rizzo capped the Yankees\u2019 eight-run fifth inning with a grand slam off the facing of the third deck in right, and New York extended its winning streak to eight with a 12-3 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. \u2014 Ian Harrison, ajc , 18 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Skinner is far more winning and sympathetic in his underdog role, while Lumley, despite her brash efforts, is not well-served by her underdeveloped part. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 29 Sep. 2021", "While disappearing in obscurity, Doren went on to become America's darling and Twenty-One's most winning contestant. \u2014 Lynette Rice, EW.com , 31 May 2020", "Catching a trophy fish in Alaska is memory making; neglecting to buy a derby ticket and then landing a potentially winning fish is heartbreaking. \u2014 Josh Niva, Anchorage Daily News , 28 May 2020", "Immediately identifiable by its sliding-latch action and separated barrels, the K-80 has proven an extremely durable performer and one of the most popular and winningest guns among high-end buyers. \u2014 Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream , 5 May 2020", "The Blazers return 18 starters from the 2019 C-USA Western Division title team and is the winningest program in Conference USA since returning to the field in 2017. \u2014 Evan Dudley, al , 1 May 2020", "The all-time winningest competitive Call of Duty player felt helpless two weeks ago. \u2014 Sean Collins, Dallas News , 23 Apr. 2020", "Months later, in November, her winning margins among young voters in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania were narrower than Barack Obama's in 2012. 5. \u2014 Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News , 8 Apr. 2020", "The actress has become a tastemaker thanks to her winning street style. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162700" }, "winding":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": material (such as wire) wound or coiled about an object (such as an armature)", ": a single turn of the wound material", ": the act of one that winds", ": the manner of winding something", ": a curved or sinuous course, line, or progress", ": marked by winding: such as", ": having a curved or spiral course or form", ": having a course that winds", ": having a course made up of a series of twists and turns", ": having a curved or spiral form" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bn-di\u014b", "\u02c8w\u012bn-di\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "bending", "crazy", "crooked", "curled", "curling", "curved", "curving", "curvy", "devious", "serpentine", "sinuous", "tortuous", "twisted", "twisting", "windy" ], "antonyms":[ "straight", "straightaway" ], "examples":[ "Adjective", "a long and winding path through the woods", "a winding staircase leads to the top of the lighthouse", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The rest of the crew followed their own winding paths toward influencerdom. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 Feb. 2022", "Its members were carried along their winding road by an unusually enthusiastic manager (Epstein), a risk-taking producer (George Martin), a big local fan base, and more. \u2014 Lydia Denworth, Scientific American , 4 May 2022", "Another example: the time his cellphone starts ringing during a rare opportunity to witness a sacred ceremony, prompting his monastery handlers to boot him off the mountain and back down its single winding road. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 Mar. 2022", "Earlier this week, a federal judge halted the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s plans to suspend the order May 23, as a growing number of Democrats who are up for reelection have joined Republicans in criticizing the winding down of the policy. \u2014 Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2022", "Driving from Karak to Wadi Mujib, we were spellbound by the Dead Sea\u2019s winding valleys, high cliffs and canyons but found only one black iris, just starting to open near a rocky cliff. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Apr. 2022", "The work to deepen 38 miles of winding , narrow river channel by five feet was designed to make importing and exporting goods cheaper and more efficient aboard ever-larger freighters. \u2014 Greg Bluestein, ajc , 15 Apr. 2022", "Portland should see a winding down of the shower activity by Wednesday night as most of the precipitation will have moved on. \u2014 oregonlive , 13 Apr. 2022", "Five years in the making, the new movement also has bidirectional winding and a balance wheel fit with inertia blocks to avoid unnecessary friction. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 11 Apr. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The entrance is off a little winding road between 26th Street and Sauk Trail that\u2019s surrounded nearly entirely by forest preserve property. \u2014 Paul Eisenberg, chicagotribune.com , 10 Apr. 2022", "The travel life cycle is long and winding \u2014 from booking, to day-of logistics, to the return home \u2014 and consumers encounter decisions every step of the way. \u2014 James Freeze, Forbes , 14 Oct. 2021", "To keep just their second red-zone drive alive, the Ravens had needed a winding third-and-3 scramble from Jackson that gained 12 yards but must have covered 40. \u2014 Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com , 12 Oct. 2021", "Hall\u2019s arraignment on Wednesday arose from an abrupt confrontation at the end of a winding , low-speed pursuit more than two years ago, during which several officers followed Arboleda through the affluent suburb of Danville. \u2014 Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 Aug. 2021", "Hall\u2019s arraignment on Wednesday arose from an abrupt confrontation at the end of a winding , low-speed pursuit more than two years ago, during which several officers followed Arboleda through the affluent suburb of Danville. \u2014 Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 Aug. 2021", "Hall\u2019s arraignment on Wednesday arose from an abrupt confrontation at the end of a winding , low-speed pursuit more than two years ago, during which several officers followed Arboleda through the affluent suburb of Danville. \u2014 Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 Aug. 2021", "After a long and winding drive into a no-cell-service zone, you\u2019ll be greeted by the property\u2019s team (ideally along with one of their pet dogs). \u2014 Brooke Ely Danielson, Vogue , 27 Aug. 2021", "Hall\u2019s arraignment on Wednesday arose from an abrupt confrontation at the end of a winding , low-speed pursuit more than two years ago, during which several officers followed Arboleda through the affluent suburb of Danville. \u2014 Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 Aug. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Adjective", "1530, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-153620" }, "with":{ "type":[ "preposition" ], "definitions":{ ": in opposition to : against":[ "had a fight with his brother" ], ": so as to be separated or detached from":[ "broke with her family" ], ": in respect to : so far as concerns":[ "on friendly terms with all nations" ], ": over , on":[ "no longer has any influence with them" ], ": in the performance, operation, or use of":[ "the trouble with this machine" ], ": on the side of : for":[ "if he's for lower taxes, I'm with him" ], ": as well as":[ "can pitch with the best of them" ], ": inclusive of":[ "costs $5 with the tax" ], ": in the judgment or estimation of":[ "stood well with her classmates" ], ": in or according to the experience or practice of":[ "with many of us, our ideas seem to fall by the wayside", "\u2014 W. J. Reilly" ], ": by the direct act of":[], ": in possession of : having":[ "came with good news" ], ": in the possession or care of":[ "left the money with her mother" ], ": characterized or distinguished by":[ "a person with a sharp nose" ], ": in proportion to":[ "the pressure varies with the depth" ], ": in spite of : notwithstanding":[ "a really tip-top man, with all his wrongheadedness", "\u2014 H. J. Laski" ], ": except for":[ "finds that, with one group of omissions and one important addition, they reflect that curriculum", "\u2014 Gilbert Highet" ], ": in the direction of":[ "with the wind", "with the grain" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "w\u0259th", "\u02c8wit\u035fh", "w\u0259t\u035fh", "\u02c8with" ], "synonyms":[ "because of", "due to", "owing to", "through" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "He wants to marry someone with a lot of money.", "You will be competing against people with more experience than you.", "They graduated from college with honors.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "But the glacier has been rapidly melting away over the past decades, with much of its volume gone. \u2014 Frances D'emilio, Anchorage Daily News , 4 July 2022", "Fishermen acting out of solidarity with farmers also blocked a number of harbors. \u2014 Peter Dejong, ajc , 4 July 2022", "Her son said setting up displays with his parents isn\u2019t work. \u2014 Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News , 4 July 2022", "On Saturday, model Hailey Bieber shared a carousel of photos with her Instagram followers giving them a glimpse into her life these days. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 4 July 2022", "The letters from Curley were dated Friday and shared with reporters by a spokesperson for the Supreme Court on Saturday. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 4 July 2022", "Bali is considering teaming up with others blocked to jointly approach the court. \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 4 July 2022", "The Briton appeared to have been clipped from behind by AlphaTauri\u2019s Pierre Gasly, the Mercedes\u2019 tyre then making contact with the Alfa. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 4 July 2022", "Sacramento County has used some of the same interventions, but with fewer resources. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 July 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, against, from, with, from Old English; akin to Old English wither against, Old High German widar against, back, Sanskrit vi apart":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232947" }, "willfulness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": obstinately and often perversely self-willed":[ "a stubborn and willful child" ], ": done deliberately : intentional":[ "willful disobedience" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "balky", "contrary", "contumacious", "defiant", "disobedient", "froward", "incompliant", "insubordinate", "intractable", "obstreperous", "rebel", "rebellious", "recalcitrant", "recusant", "refractory", "restive", "ungovernable", "unruly", "untoward", "wayward" ], "antonyms":[ "amenable", "biddable", "compliant", "conformable", "docile", "obedient", "ruly", "submissive", "tractable" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for willful unruly , ungovernable , intractable , refractory , recalcitrant , willful , headstrong mean not submissive to government or control. unruly implies lack of discipline or incapacity for discipline and often connotes waywardness or turbulence of behavior. unruly children ungovernable implies either an escape from control or guidance or a state of being unsubdued and incapable of controlling oneself or being controlled by others. ungovernable rage intractable suggests stubborn resistance to guidance or control. intractable opponents of the hazardous-waste dump refractory stresses resistance to attempts to manage or to mold. special schools for refractory children recalcitrant suggests determined resistance to or defiance of authority. acts of sabotage by a recalcitrant populace willful implies an obstinate determination to have one's own way. a willful disregard for the rights of others headstrong suggests self-will impatient of restraint, advice, or suggestion. a headstrong young cavalry officer", "examples":[ "a stubborn and willful child", "He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "To be gullible is to be anachronistically innocent in the digital age, out of step, or guilty of a kind of willful ignorance. \u2014 Hannah Zeavin, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022", "The mothers named the state of California and Ruelas in their complaint, claiming wrongful death against all defendants and willful misconduct by Ruelas. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "The maximum penalty an individual taxpayer may incur for a non- willful violation of the FBAR requirements is $10,000. \u2014 Marie Sapirie, Forbes , 8 Nov. 2021", "Accidents, mistakes, fear, negligence and bad judgment are insufficient to establish a willful federal criminal civil rights violation. \u2014 Mallika Kallingal And Jamie Crawford, CNN , 8 Oct. 2021", "The shows can also be quite funny, as the cast members\u2019 projections and willful denial are revealed on camera. \u2014 Kate Aurthur, Variety , 1 Oct. 2021", "If a fire agency responds to a fire that has been started in willful violation of the burn ban, the person responsible may be liable for all costs incurred, as well as legal fees. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2021", "Burcham was arrested on two outstanding warrants, both for willful abuse of a child, on May 17 and transported to the Shelby County Jail, according to the sheriff\u2019s press release. \u2014 Al.com Staff, al , 22 May 2022", "Also still popping up in the background are Jimmy and his wild and willful assistant Kayla (Megan Stalter), as their absurdist power struggle reaches new heights. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165842" }, "wiseacre":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bz-\u02cc\u0101-k\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "smart aleck", "smart alec", "smarty", "smartie", "smarty-pants", "wise guy", "wiseass", "wisenheimer", "weisenheimer" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Quit being such a wiseacre and help your mother.", "a loudmouthed wiseacre who thinks he is more amusing than he really is", "Recent Examples on the Web", "At the height of his career, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, film director Mike Nichols was widely regarded as something akin to the nation\u2019s satirist in chief \u2014 our principal wit, wag, and wiseacre . \u2014 Peter Tonguette, National Review , 4 Mar. 2021", "The rest is an affirming mixture of pathos and zingers, memories and regrets, all told in the wiseacre voice of Duffy Sinclair. \u2014 Joyce S\u00e1enz Harris, Dallas News , 6 Apr. 2020", "The wiseacres at Ivy and Coney are once again turning their neighborhood tavern into a month-long celebration of Hanukkah. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Dec. 2019", "Bugs Bunny likes carrots and is a wiseacre , but Mickey is a cypher. \u2014 Oliver Staley, Quartz , 5 Mar. 2020", "The young cast of the first IT was, unsurprisingly, in large part made up of unknowns, with Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard, who played the wiseacre Richie, the best known of the bunch. \u2014 Clark Collis, EW.com , 10 July 2019", "Similarly, the Pink Ladies, a popular clique headed by Rizzo (Stockard Channing), deliver their wiseacre lines with a fair dose of irony. \u2014 Vogue , 1 Feb. 2019", "Once, as a wiseacre adolescent, he was almost cast opposite Burt Reynolds in an early '90s buddy-cop comedy, and really wishes that had panned out. \u2014 August Brown, latimes.com , 11 July 2018", "Those roles led to a starring act as wiseacre Judge Stone in his own NBC sitcom. \u2014 Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com , 16 Apr. 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle Dutch wijssegger soothsayer, modification of Old High German w\u012bzzago ; akin to Old English w\u012btega soothsayer, witan to know":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1595, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200051" }, "wily":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": full of wiles : crafty":[ "a wily negotiator" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012b-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "artful", "beguiling", "cagey", "cagy", "crafty", "cunning", "cute", "designing", "devious", "dodgy", "foxy", "guileful", "scheming", "shrewd", "slick", "sly", "subtle", "tricky" ], "antonyms":[ "artless", "guileless", "ingenuous", "innocent", "undesigning" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wily sly , cunning , crafty , wily , tricky , foxy , artful , slick mean attaining or seeking to attain one's ends by guileful or devious means. sly implies furtiveness, lack of candor, and skill in concealing one's aims and methods. a sly corporate raider cunning suggests the inventive use of sometimes limited intelligence in overreaching or circumventing. the cunning fox avoided the trap crafty implies cleverness and subtlety of method. a crafty lefthander wily implies skill and deception in maneuvering. the wily fugitive escaped the posse tricky is more likely to suggest shiftiness and unreliability than skill in deception and maneuvering. a tricky political operative foxy implies a shrewd and wary craftiness usually involving devious dealing. a foxy publicity man planting stories artful implies indirectness in dealing and often connotes sophistication or cleverness. elicited the information by artful questioning slick emphasizes smoothness and guile. slick operators selling time-sharing", "examples":[ "She turned out to be a wily negotiator.", "a wily judge of character, she takes advantage of car buyers' insecurities to sell them a bigger machine than they really need", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Eurylochus flees back to Odysseus, who (with a little help from another god, the wily Hermes) outwits and overpowers Circe, forces her to change his men back to their human forms, and then becomes her lover, passing a year with her. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022", "Bo Hopkins, the wily actor with the wild-eyed gaze who came to fame portraying thieves and scoundrels in such films as The Wild Bunch, American Graffiti, Midnight Express and White Lightning, died Saturday morning. \u2014 Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 May 2022", "Billy, the wily bison that escaped a Wauconda farm and eluded capture for eight months, has finally been caught. \u2014 Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune , 25 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", "Horford has used his feet and his wily old-man game to slow Antetokounmpo, and Williams\u2019 upper-body strength has forced Antetokounmpo into tough shots. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022", "Ukrainian troops have not seemed to suffer any significant morale problems, and throughout the war have been described by U.S. officials as brave and wily in defense of their homeland. \u2014 Matt Seyler, ABC News , 22 Apr. 2022", "This being the nation\u2019s capital, a multiagency task force of more than half a dozen agencies has assembled a dragnet across city, state and federal lands to cage the wily bird. \u2014 James V. Grimaldi, WSJ , 1 May 2022", "Immunologist Katy Rezvani of MD Anderson Cancer Center joins us to explain the massive potential of a new approach to treating wily tumors, one that repurposes human immune cells. \u2014 Damian Garde, STAT , 29 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002214" }, "willed":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": having a will especially of a specified kind", ": deliberate" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wild" ], "synonyms":[ "conscious", "deliberate", "intended", "intentional", "knowing", "purposeful", "purposive", "set", "voluntary", "willful", "wilful", "witting" ], "antonyms":[ "nondeliberate", "nonpurposive", "unintentional" ], "examples":[ "a hard-nosed industrialist with a willed indifference to public opinion", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Cephas Jones, who co-starred with Diggs in the original Broadway company of Hamilton, plays Ashley, the strong- willed girlfriend of Casal\u2019s Miles. \u2014 Naveen Kumar, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 June 2022", "In New York, Byford had to deal with a strong- willed , hands-on governor, but without the help of the mayor at the time, Bill de Blasio, who had little say over the subway system. \u2014 Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022", "The actress starred as the iron- willed and tomboyish Arya Stark for all eight seasons of the HBO fantasy juggernaut, joining the cast at the age of 12. \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 13 Apr. 2022", "In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker\u2019s life is disrupted by a young, strong- willed woman who becomes his muse and lover. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 11 Feb. 2022", "Bertha, a strong- willed woman herself, can\u2019t understand it. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 Jan. 2022", "Total Control centres on Deborah Mailman's character, Alex Irving, a strong- willed woman in Canberra's cut-throat political bubble where so many odds are stacked against an Indigenous woman in office. \u2014 Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com , 19 Jan. 2022", "Eloise is a strong- willed young woman who has no real interest in getting married, and would prefer to focus on her education and professional life. \u2014 Emma Dibdin, Town & Country , 9 Apr. 2022", "Nor is the strong- willed Lizzie any less tolerant of him. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-194928" }, "wit(s)":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": the ability to relate seemingly disparate things so as to illuminate or amuse":[], ": a talent for banter or persiflage":[], ": a witty utterance or exchange":[], ": clever or apt humor":[], ": astuteness of perception or judgment : acumen":[], ": a person of superior intellect : thinker":[], ": an imaginatively perceptive and articulate individual especially skilled in banter or persiflage":[], ": reasoning power : intelligence":[], ": mind , memory":[], ": sense sense 2a":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural alone and warming his five wits , the white owl in the belfry sits \u2014 Alfred Tennyson" ], ": mental soundness : sanity":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ], ": mental capability and resourcefulness : ingenuity":[], ": at a loss for a means of solving a problem":[], ": know":[], ": to come to know : learn":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wit" ], "synonyms":[ "card", "comedian", "comic", "droll", "farceur", "funnyman", "gagger", "gagman", "gagster", "humorist", "jester", "joker", "jokester", "wag" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wit Noun wit , humor , irony , sarcasm , satire , repartee mean a mode of expression intended to arouse amusement. wit suggests the power to evoke laughter by remarks showing verbal felicity or ingenuity and swift perception especially of the incongruous. a playful wit humor implies an ability to perceive the ludicrous, the comical, and the absurd in human life and to express these usually without bitterness. a sense of humor irony applies to a manner of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is seemingly expressed. the irony of the title sarcasm applies to expression frequently in the form of irony that is intended to cut or wound. given to heartless sarcasm satire applies to writing that exposes or ridicules conduct, doctrines, or institutions either by direct criticism or more often through irony, parody, or caricature. a satire on the Congress repartee implies the power of answering quickly, pointedly, or wittily. a dinner guest noted for repartee", "examples":[ "Noun", "She is full of wit and vivacity.", "His latest book doesn't have the same wit as his earlier books.", "The book is a collection of his wit and wisdom .", "She was a famous writer and wit .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Their off-the-cuff wit drives decussate conversations weaving among pop culture, politics and more. \u2014 Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 June 2022", "Written by the late Carrie Fisher \u2014 and based on her best-selling novel of the same name \u2014 the film is laced with her acerbic wit and masterful ear for dialogue. \u2014 Andrew Walsh, EW.com , 23 June 2022", "The charm of this novel lies in its sharp wit , expansive world-building, and distinctive voice. \u2014 Hanif Abdurraqib, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022", "Despite his age, Lear continues to use his skills to be successful in his work, and his wit and humor remain razor-sharp. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 2 June 2022", "Friends spoke of Philo\u2019s integrity, his sharp wit , his love for his wife and daughters. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 May 2022", "Bit\u2019s talk\u2014her humor, her wit , the small, pondering pauses that Parker turns into quiet treatises\u2014is a kind of redemption. \u2014 Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022", "John Leo, who as a columnist for Time and U.S. News & World Report used his acerbic wit to slaughter herds of liberal sacred cows, especially those wandering outward from college campuses, died on Monday in the Bronx. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022", "In the midst of these weighty religious themes, the exhibition does not neglect another important element of Donatello\u2019s achievement, his wit . \u2014 Cammy Brothers, WSJ , 7 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German wizzi knowledge, Old English witan to know":"Noun", "Middle English witen (1st & 3rd singular present wot , past wiste ), from Old English witan (1st & 3rd singular present w\u0101t , past wisse, wiste ); akin to Old High German wizzan to know, Latin vid\u0113re to see, Greek eidenai to know, idein to see":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b":"Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200736" }, "wisenheimer":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": smart aleck":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012b-z\u1d4an-\u02cch\u012b-m\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "smart aleck", "smart alec", "smarty", "smartie", "smarty-pants", "wise guy", "wiseacre", "wiseass" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "it seems like every time we go to the movies, sitting behind us is some wisenheimer making snide cracks", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Stan is a bit of a wisenheimer , and Sandler puts his natural yappiness to good use. \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "wise entry 1 + -enheimer (as in family names such as Guggenheimer, Oppenheimer )":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1904, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014452" }, "wiseass":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": smart aleck":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bz-\u02ccas" ], "synonyms":[ "smart aleck", "smart alec", "smarty", "smartie", "smarty-pants", "wise guy", "wiseacre", "wisenheimer", "weisenheimer" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "fine, you're right, but there was no reason to be such a wiseass while pointing out the error", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Nolan is a wiseass in the best Reynolds tradition, so that only seemed natural. \u2014 Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes , 11 Nov. 2021", "His tone was gently mocking \u2014 pretty much just being a wiseass , nothing too major. \u2014 Ramsey Ess, Vulture , 24 June 2021", "But before either of us can make the requisite wiseass remark, Ms. Zhao\u2019s door creaks open. \u2014 Seija Rankin, EW.com , 10 Sep. 2020", "For a generation of wiseass Brooklyn brunettes like myself, Tomei was a Hollywood anomaly, the rare breakthrough character actor who didn\u2019t apologize for or abandon her New Yorkiness. \u2014 Stella Bugbee, The Cut , 3 July 2018", "Ace Atkins, who writes terrific books of his own, is the conduit for Parker\u2019s long-running series starring Spenser \u2014 tough private eye, gourmand and professional wiseass . \u2014 Adam Woog, The Seattle Times , 17 Apr. 2018", "Hey, Rivkin: Does the job description for deputy mayor require being a wiseass , or does hanging around with Rahm just turn you into one? \u2014 Ben Joravsky, Chicago Reader , 30 Mar. 2018", "Only the computer user, an animated wiseass in baggy jeans, delivers a passionate response. \u2014 Jeff Howe, WIRED , 1 May 2004" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1971, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035252" }, "wince":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win(t)s", "\u02c8wins" ], "synonyms":[ "blench", "cringe", "flinch", "quail", "recoil", "shrink", "squinch" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wince recoil , shrink , flinch , wince , blench , quail mean to draw back in fear or distaste. recoil implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust. recoiled at the suggestion of stealing shrink suggests an instinctive recoil through sensitiveness, scrupulousness, or cowardice. shrank from the unpleasant truth flinch implies a failure to endure pain or face something dangerous or frightening with resolution. faced her accusers without flinching wince suggests a slight involuntary physical reaction (such as a start or recoiling). winced in pain blench implies fainthearted flinching. stood their ground without blenching quail suggests shrinking and cowering in fear. quailed before the apparition", "examples":[ "winced at the movie's graphic depiction of combat injuries", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The most creative children fill their water tanks with ice, ensuring that the victims wince when they\u2019re hit. \u2014 The Conversation, oregonlive , 12 Apr. 2022", "But others wince , because no matter how sophisticated the storytelling or agreeable the politics, an icky aftertaste remains. \u2014 Maurice Chammah, Longreads , 18 Mar. 2022", "And while some may wince at the thought of more oil development, the focus here should be on the evolution of utility-scale solar and long-term energy storage \u2014 both of which are critical to hitting net-zero goals. \u2014 Ken Silverstein, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022", "Its messages are as mixed as Aunt Frida\u2019s eggnog, which the adults wince while drinking before talking nonsense. \u2014 Michael Ordo\u00f1a, Los Angeles Times , 23 Nov. 2021", "Companies may wince at the thought, but upping workforce salaries may turn out to be not just necessary but also a smart long-term strategy, perhaps even an opportunity. \u2014 Rob Walker, Fortune , 1 Dec. 2021", "When Binger showed the jury a close-up photo of Grosskreutz\u2019s bicep largely obliterated after he was shot, several jurors appeared to wince and turn away. \u2014 Stacy St. Clair, chicagotribune.com , 15 Nov. 2021", "The founders of the Miss Volleyball award at the Free Press might wince a little after hearing Birmingham Marian senior Ava Brizard once she was announced Monday morning as the 2021 winner. \u2014 Tom Lang, Detroit Free Press , 15 Nov. 2021", "Younger viewers who end up watching the TV special may wince at bits about women who ramble without taking a breath and overpack for weekend vacations. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 2 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wynsen to kick out, start, from Anglo-French *wincer, *guincer to shift direction, dodge, by-form of guenchir , probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wenken, wank\u014dn to totter \u2014 more at wench":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1748, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021215" }, "wickedly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": morally very bad : evil":[], ": fierce , vicious":[ "a wicked dog" ], ": disposed to or marked by mischief : roguish":[ "does wicked impersonations" ], ": disgustingly unpleasant : vile":[ "a wicked odor" ], ": causing or likely to cause harm, distress, or trouble":[ "a wicked storm" ], ": going beyond reasonable or predictable limits : of exceptional quality or degree":[ "throws a wicked fastball" ], ": very , extremely":[ "wicked fast" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-k\u0259d" ], "synonyms":[ "bad", "dark", "evil", "immoral", "iniquitous", "nefarious", "rotten", "sinful", "unethical", "unlawful", "unrighteous", "unsavory", "vicious", "vile", "villainous", "wrong" ], "antonyms":[ "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", "majorly", "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", "wildly" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "a wicked act of cruelty", "She played the part of the wicked stepmother in the play.", "She wore a wicked grin after her victory.", "She's known for having a wicked sense of humor.", "She had a wicked case of food poisoning.", "A wicked odor was coming from the closet.", "He throws a wicked fastball.", "Adverb", "His car goes wicked fast.", "All his friends thought he was wicked cool.", "The tickets were wicked expensive.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The footage, filmed in March this year, proved that the wicked sense of humor those close to the Queen have often spoken about is very much still there. \u2014 Victoria Murphy, Town & Country , 5 June 2022", "Fans connected with Rae\u2019s awkward, self-conscious character Issa, who had foggy life ambitions, a wicked sense of style and always seemed to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. \u2014 Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022", "Eileen Bowman is a scene-stealer as Ella\u2019s hilariously wicked stepmother Madame. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 June 2022", "Clever plotting\u2014an early, seemingly throwaway scene in which F\u00e9lix does some goofy martial-arts training turns out to be critical\u2014and inventive character details enhance the wicked fun. \u2014 Kyle Smith, WSJ , 16 June 2022", "Halloween is the time to embrace spooky decorations, along with wicked , gross and downright disturbing characters from your favorite horror flicks. \u2014 Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022", "Trolls appeared on social media arguing his interpretation of the catechism was wicked and untrue. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 1 June 2022", "It\u2019s not like an assault by a stranger or a wicked date. \u2014 Petula Dvorak, Washington Post , 30 May 2022", "The same Wes that happily painted trees with Alicia back in the day is now even more wicked and evil than Strand has become. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 22 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, alteration of wicke wicked, perhaps from Old English wicca":"Adjective" }, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective", "1980, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060435" }, "wile":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": a trick or stratagem intended to ensnare or deceive", ": a beguiling or playful trick", ": skill in outwitting : trickery , guile", ": to lure by or as if by a magic spell : entice", ": while", ": a trick meant to trap or deceive", ": lure entry 2", "[by alteration]" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012b(-\u0259)l", "\u02c8w\u012bl" ], "synonyms":[ "artifice", "device", "dodge", "fetch", "flimflam", "gambit", "gimmick", "jig", "juggle", "knack", "play", "ploy", "ruse", "scheme", "shenanigan", "sleight", "stratagem", "trick" ], "antonyms":[ "allure", "beguile", "bewitch", "captivate", "charm", "enchant", "fascinate", "kill", "magnetize", "witch" ], "examples":[ "Noun", "had to use all of her wiles to convince her guests to stay for dinner", "it took both wile and cajolery to talk him into it", "Verb", "her stories of the Old South could wile anyone", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Petit just turned 36 but has compiled some of his best seasons in his mid-30s, relying more on precision and wile than velocity. \u2014 Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com , 7 Dec. 2020", "More generally, seduction was understood as the Use of arts, persuasions, or wiles to overcome the resistance of the female who is not disposed, of her volition, to step aside from the path of virtue. . . . \u2014 Clement Knox, Time , 4 Feb. 2020", "As his mother tries to get back to him, Kevin runs wild through the house and uses all his wiles to protect the house from two thieves, played by Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci, determined to break in for a giant Christmas haul. \u2014 Melissa Locker, Time , 11 Dec. 2019", "For Chandler, a pink bunny suit costume activates his sensitive nature, while Phoebe deals with the wiles of her evil twin Ursula. \u2014 Cady Lang, Time , 3 Oct. 2019", "Bass Krzysztof Baczyk made his Lyric and American debut as Don Basilio, the singing teacher who, like Bartolo, perpetually falls victim to the others\u2019 wiles . \u2014 Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com , 29 Sep. 2019", "Jason Budd was admirable in the dual roles of Benoit, the put-upon landlord and Alcindoro, the eminently deflatable victim of Musetta's wiles . \u2014 cleveland.com , 16 Sep. 2019", "At one point, resigned to the wiles of their quarry, the Le Domases vote to engage the mansion\u2019s security cameras to locate Grace. \u2014 Eren Orbey, The New Yorker , 24 Aug. 2019", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "While many beauty brand founders will wile away the afternoon swatching lipsticks or brainstorming packaging, Butler is in the wild forests of Wyoming hand-picking ingredients for her brand Alpyn Beauty. \u2014 Celia Shatzman, Forbes , 27 Dec. 2021", "The Padres averaged 6,704 fans per game, wile the Mariners averaged 6,646. \u2014 Carrie Watters, The Arizona Republic , 16 Mar. 2022", "Nevertheless, Viceroy Los Cabos cast a spell of pure hedonistic laziness that helped me wile away the day doing nothing but swimming and sipping. \u2014 Lauren Mowery, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021", "The immense porch overlooking distant mountains had been Mary Kathryn Watts Patrick's favorite place to seek peace and wile away hours with friends. \u2014 Mike Masterson, Arkansas Online , 25 Oct. 2020", "There\u2019s lots to eat and some intriguing drinks to wile away the time. \u2014 Beth Segal, cleveland , 5 June 2020", "Then riders could wile away the hours waiting for a train by looking for Platform 9 3/4 at King\u2019s Cross Station in the hopes of catching the Hogwarts Express with Harry Potter and friends. \u2014 Melissa Locker, Time , 21 Dec. 2017", "Directed by Carlos Saldanha, Ferdinand is based on the classic children's book about a peace-loving Spanish bull who would rather wile away the hours smelling flowers and daydreaming than taking to the ring to fight. \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 Dec. 2017", "By Joey Green Periodic table + puns galore = dozens of ways to wile away holiday break with hands-on fun. \u2014 Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine , 10 Nov. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220625-211013" }, "wilding":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the fruit of a wilding":[], ": a wild animal":[], ": not domesticated or cultivated : wild":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bl-di\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "feral", "savage", "unbroken", "undomesticated", "untamed", "wild" ], "antonyms":[ "broken", "busted", "domestic", "domesticated", "gentled", "tame", "tamed" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "a herd of wilding mustangs", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Big Sur\u2019s Esalen for things like re- wilding and couples\u2019 tantric dance or The Ranch Malibu for a no-option philosophy, eight hours of exercise, and body-fat monitoring. \u2014 Rebecca Misner, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 9 Dec. 2019", "Remember Craster, the nasty wilding who let the Night's Watch crash at his place in exchange for not asking questions about where all his sons went? \u2014 Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY , 25 Aug. 2017", "Remember Mance Rayder, leader of the Wildings who got burned alive in season five? \u2014 Eliza Thompson, Cosmopolitan , 10 July 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "wild entry 1 + -ing entry 2":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun", "1697, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062449" }, "winner":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": one that wins: such as":[], ": one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work":[], ": a victor especially in games and sports":[], ": one that wins admiration":[], ": a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-n\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "blockbuster", "hit", "megahit", "smash", "success", "supernova" ], "antonyms":[ "bomb", "bummer", "bust", "catastrophe", "clinker", "debacle", "d\u00e9b\u00e2cle", "dud", "failure", "fiasco", "flop", "misfire", "turkey", "washout" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "The winners will receive their medals shortly.", "the winners and losers of the court case", "And the winner is\u2026the blue team!", "With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "As a ten-time NBA All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medal winner and the ninth highest all-time NBA points leader, Carmelo Anthony has already proven himself on the court. \u2014 Adam Morganstern, Forbes , 29 June 2022", "After it was revealed that two-time Oscar winner and Emmy nominee Jodie Foster would be starring in True Detective season 4, breathing new life into the long-dormant drama series, HBO divulged new details on the next mystery. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 28 June 2022", "Defending Road America winner and 2020 Cup champion Chase Elliott leads the standings. \u2014 Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel , 27 June 2022", "Larson is the defending race winner and reigning Cup champion. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 26 June 2022", "The musical tells the hopeful story of a struggling waitress looking to turn her life around through pie making and features a score by Grammy winner and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles. \u2014 cleveland , 23 June 2022", "Vikander, an Oscar winner and Tomb Raider star, plays a successful actress, Mira, whose career somewhat mirrors her own. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, ELLE , 22 June 2022", "Jordan Spieth, the 2017 winner , and Kramer Hickok, still looking for his first PGA Tour win, who became a crowd favorite during his eight-hole playoff loss to Harris English last year. \u2014 Dom Amore, Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022", "Academy Award winner and author Julie Andrews joined our book club for a memorable night at the Orpheum Theatre, just a few months before the pandemic hit. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164806" }, "wiggle":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle":[], ": to proceed with or as if with twisting and turning movements : wriggle":[], ": to cause to wiggle":[], ": the act of wiggling":[], ": shellfish or fish in cream sauce with peas":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-g\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "fiddle", "fidget", "jerk", "jig", "jiggle", "squiggle", "squirm", "thrash", "thresh", "toss", "twist", "twitch", "wriggle", "writhe" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Verb", "The puppy wiggled with excitement.", "the baby wiggled in her sleep", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Diamondbacks starter Madison Bumgarner had to wiggle out of serious trouble in each of the first three innings. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022", "If big-budget moviemaking is a prison, then Vikander-as-Mira, sylphlike and darting, is going to wiggle out between the bars. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 2 June 2022", "As a gambling film, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels succeeds at finding the humor in people trying to cheat their way into money, only to twist their lives around to wiggle their way out of debt. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 30 Apr. 2022", "After waiting 20 minutes, the victim managed to wiggle free from his bindings and make his way out of the SUV, running down the road and eventually flagging down a Good Samaritan who called police. \u2014 Jay R. Jordan, Chron , 16 May 2022", "Furthermore, the ear hooks ensure that the Powerbeats don\u2019t wiggle around during workouts, no matter how rugged your terrain might be. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Mar. 2022", "Unlike a tight mummy, this 650-fill down bag is designed for restless folks who need room to wiggle into the perfect position, including those who like to sleep on their sides. \u2014 Ryan Stuart, Outside Online , 10 May 2021", "Be sure to walk, dance and wiggle around a bit to see how your breasts settle into the cups, and check both the sides and the front for potential spillage. \u2014 Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping , 27 Apr. 2022", "The Chargers even stopped the run well enough to wiggle out of being the league\u2019s worst against the rush for the season. \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 6 Dec. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Even the slightest wiggle on corner exit or random gust of wind can make the difference of a driver ending up locked in place Saturday or still holding a chance to run for pole Sunday. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 20 May 2022", "Both teams struggled with easy shots in the early going, with one ball after another making the net wiggle but no more. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Mar. 2022", "Ready for her closeup, Lucy even gave a tiny wiggle of her fingers \u2014 giving fans at home a wave. \u2014 Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022", "These pulses are released through three primary movement types, blow, wiggle , and spin. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 17 Apr. 2022", "The Browns have been hunting for a receiver with the versatility and wiggle of Robinson for a while. \u2014 Dan Labbe, cleveland , 19 Apr. 2022", "The wiggle -match dating indicated that the wood used to make the boat was harvested between 1556 and 1646, according to the study. \u2014 CBS News , 11 Mar. 2022", "Redshirt Cam Davis showed a little wiggle in practice last season \u2014 though the backfield was too crowded to get any carries \u2014 and bears watching as well. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Feb. 2022", "Tyrod Taylor was suddenly inaccurate, none of his skill players had any wiggle to them, and Kenny Moore was a step ahead again, this time on overmatched athletes. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 6 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wiglen , from or akin to Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wiggelen to totter; akin to Old English wegan to move \u2014 more at way":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb", "1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060656" }, "wither":{ "type":[ "biographical name", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to lose vitality, force, or freshness":[ "public support for the bill is withering" ], ": to cause to wither":[], ": to make speechless or incapable of action : stun":[ "withered him with a look", "\u2014 Dorothy Sayers" ], "George 1588\u20131667 English poet and pamphleteer":[], ": withers":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-t\u035fh\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "dry", "wilt" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Verb", "The plants withered and died.", "shortly after the moon landing, interest in the space program withered", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Until the gap between the haves and the have-nots narrows, dreams will lie dormant or gradually wither \u2013 discouraging planning or shriveling into a cruel reminder of what won\u2019t come true. \u2014 Janet Ruane, The Conversation , 8 June 2022", "Likewise, slime mold tubes that find food grow and dead ends wither away. \u2014 Rachael Lallensack, Smithsonian Magazine , 29 Dec. 2021", "Lower leaves on some plants, like dracaenas and palms, will start to brown and wither as new growth begins. \u2014 Ariel Cheung, Chicago Tribune , 18 May 2022", "What didn\u2019t wither was Yemen\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Nov. 2021", "Not all plants wither when faced with harsh conditions. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 2 May 2022", "Other studies show that elites are more individualistic, while non-elites place a higher value on community and solidarity, which explains the soul pain of people in rural and Rust Belt America who are seeing their communities wither . \u2014 Joan C. Williams, The New Republic , 19 Apr. 2022", "If forests continue to wither , so will the likelihood that Earth\u2019s warming can be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) compared with preindustrial levels \u2014 a central aim of the Paris climate accord. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022", "But even if on-farm recharge is proven safe, beneficial, and arguably necessary for the fish, the crops, the land, and the residents\u2014even if all of that happens, the Terranova project could still wither on the vine. \u2014 Susie Cagle, Wired , 12 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English widren ; probably akin to Middle English weder weather":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb", "1607, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191941" }, "wisecrack":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": a clever or sarcastic remark":[], ": to make a wisecrack":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bz-\u02cckrak" ], "synonyms":[ "boff", "boffo", "boffola", "crack", "drollery", "funny", "gag", "giggle", "jape", "jest", "joke", "josh", "laugh", "nifty", "one-liner", "pleasantry", "quip", "rib", "sally", "waggery", "witticism", "yuk", "yuck", "yak", "yock" ], "antonyms":[ "banter", "chaff", "fool", "fun", "gag", "jape", "jest", "jive", "joke", "jolly", "josh", "kid", "quip", "yuk", "yuck" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Noun", "Someone in the theater was making wisecracks during the entire movie.", "a whispered wisecrack doubled them over in laughter", "Verb", "wisecracked to hide his nervousness during the auditions", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "For anyone in an isolation chamber since the March 27 Oscar show: Rock was presenting the award for documentary and included a wisecrack about Pinkett Smith\u2019s hair. \u2014 Tim Gray, Variety , 20 May 2022", "Knowing a body in space, the parabolas of certain gestures, the side angles of expressions, the timbre of a wisecrack , the mood of a certain strut lend an illusion of kinship. \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2022", "Richards, a red-state Democrat with a folksy manner and a ready wisecrack , seemed made for television, as anyone familiar with her political speeches or occasional sit-downs with talk-show host Larry King can attest. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2022", "The topic of injury provides the set-up for this wisecrack in most instances. \u2014 Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online , 15 Feb. 2021", "Hours earlier, in a classroom, A.C. had made a wisecrack about a female student\u2019s hair, and the two had gotten into a shoving match, witnesses told homicide detectives. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Dec. 2021", "But Rothwell and the other writers wanted to make sure Kelli was more than just the wisecrack . \u2014 Radhika Menon, Vulture , 27 Dec. 2021", "Dole, in contrast, was the kid with the wisecrack that had been crafted on the spot. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 6 Dec. 2021", "McAfee fired off a wisecrack about the size of Peyton's head, talked about hitting a 75-yard field goal while hungover and told a story about gambling with Peyton and Adam Vinatieri. \u2014 Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star , 21 Sep. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Proving his spirits were high enough to wisecrack , Colbert took a moment to joke that his positive test was really an excuse to keep away from Jason Bateman, who had been set to appear on the show that night alongside his Ozark costar, Laura Linney. \u2014 Hattie Lindert, PEOPLE.com , 9 May 2022", "The streaming service announced Wednesday that everyone's favorite felt frog, wisecracking bear, and karate-chopping pig are getting their own limited streaming series Muppets Now, launching July 31. \u2014 Devan Coggan, EW.com , 20 May 2020", "Edd Byrnes, who gained fleeting fame as Kookie, the ultra-hip, wisecracking parking attendant on the jazzy 1950s-'60s ABC detective series 77 Sunset Strip, has died. \u2014 Duane Byrge, Billboard , 9 Jan. 2020", "Edd Byrnes, who gained fleeting fame as Kookie, the ultra-hip, wisecracking parking attendant on the jazzy 1950s-'60s ABC detective series 77 Sunset Strip, has died. \u2014 Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Jan. 2020", "The two were wisecracking about rules the NBA imposed earlier this week to restrict reporter and fan access to players in order to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. \u2014 Nick Talbot, ExpressNews.com , 12 Mar. 2020", "Cole, 89, who debuted his glitzy, wisecracking female persona Darcelle five decades ago, has been through crushing times before. \u2014 oregonlive , 30 Mar. 2020", "Nick Cordileone and Ben Lipitz, who have long experience playing Timon the wisecracking meerkat and Puumba the jovial (but flatulent) warthog, infuse their performances with joy and energy. \u2014 Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 7 Feb. 2020", "The fast-talking, wisecracking lawyer-pol has been replaced by an old man who can\u2019t stop talking about the past. \u2014 Time , 30 Jan. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1924, in the meaning defined above":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211504" }, "winsome":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence":[ "a winsome smile" ], ": cheerful , lighthearted":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win(t)-s\u0259m", "\u02c8win-s\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[ "blithe", "blithesome", "bright", "buoyant", "canty", "cheerful", "cheery", "chipper", "eupeptic", "gay", "gladsome", "lightsome", "sunny", "upbeat" ], "antonyms":[ "dour", "gloomy", "glum", "morose", "saturnine", "sulky", "sullen" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "He had a winsome , boyish smile.", "she was a bright, winsome gamine who could draw a smile out of anyone", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Evangelism is an approach that is winsome and empathetic. \u2014 Altaz Valani, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "The winsome charm of Elizabeth Ito\u2019s City of Ghosts lies in its simple premise: to commune with haunting specters is not a scary prospect. \u2014 Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022", "Portland artist Kate Berube provides the gentle, winsome illustrations for this picture book from children\u2019s author Mac Barnett about doing your own thing, proudly and without feeling any need to explain. \u2014 oregonlive , 21 May 2022", "Though several of the tertiary characters get winsome callbacks scattered throughout the season, Nadia\u2019s time-loop buddy Alan (Charlie Barnett) is saddled with a storyline that the show itself seems wildly indifferent toward. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Apr. 2022", "In their place was a lightshow peppered by winsome children filled with song, and most of the pageantry that followed took on a snowflake theme. \u2014 Amy Bass, CNN , 4 Feb. 2022", "For a mountain that\u2019s had its top blown off, the old Martiki coal mine is looking especially winsome these days. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Jan. 2022", "Shirley MacLaine is the winsome elevator operator that one of those executives is toying with. \u2014 Alison Willmore, Vulture , 6 Dec. 2021", "There\u2019s also a winsome salt-cod dip, like a friendly whitefish salad spiked with serrano chili and fried-garlic chips. \u2014 Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker , 12 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English winsum , from Old English wynsum , from wynn joy; akin to Old High German wunna joy, Latin venus desire \u2014 more at win":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171558" }, "withdraw":{ "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to take back or away : remove":[ "pressure upon educational administrators to withdraw academic credit", "\u2014 J. W. Scott" ], ": to remove from use or cultivation":[], ": to remove (money) from a place of deposit":[], ": to turn away (something, such as one's eyes) from an object of attention":[ "withdrew her gaze" ], ": to draw (something, such as a curtain) back or aside":[], ": to remove from consideration or set outside a group":[ "withdrew his name from the list of nominees", "withdrew their child from the school" ], ": take back , retract":[], ": to recall or remove (a motion) under parliamentary procedure":[], ": to move back or away : retire":[], ": to draw back from a battlefield : retreat":[], ": to remove oneself from participation":[], ": to become socially or emotionally detached":[ "had withdrawn farther and farther into herself", "\u2014 Ethel Wilson" ], ": to recall a motion under parliamentary procedure":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "with-", "wit\u035fh-\u02c8dr\u022f" ], "synonyms":[ "back away", "drop back", "fall back", "pull out", "recede", "retire", "retreat" ], "antonyms":[ "advance" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "She withdrew $200 from her checking account.", "The prosecutor withdrew her question to the witness.", "They have withdrawn the charges.", "withdraw support for a candidate", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The cleric\u2019s decision to withdraw his candidates has now shuffled the deck yet again, leaving the Coordination Framework with nearly a third of the parliament\u2019s seats, but still needing Kurdish and Sunni help to form a government. \u2014 Mustafa Salim, Washington Post , 21 June 2022", "Brooks\u2019s campaign took a blow after President Trump\u2019s decision to withdraw his endorsement in March, but by the May primary, Brooks was again rising in the polls. \u2014 al , 17 June 2022", "The football player posted a tribute to Biles on his Instagram following her decision to withdraw from the individual all-around finals during the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 1 June 2022", "China\u2019s securities regulator has said that Didi\u2019s decision to withdraw from the U.S. market was an independent one made by the company that has nothing to do with other U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. \u2014 Shen Lu, WSJ , 23 May 2022", "In July 2021, the four-time Olympic gold gymnast made the decision to withdraw from both the team final and all-around individual events to focus on her well-being. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 7 May 2022", "The decision to withdraw the measure in favor of action by the Legislature is notable. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022", "Netflix blamed the fall in subscribers in part on its decision to withdraw from Russia, which led to a loss of 700,000 subscribers. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 20 Apr. 2022", "The drop this year stemmed in part from Netflix's decision to withdraw from Russia to protest the war against Ukraine, resulting in a loss of 700,000 subscribers. \u2014 CBS News , 20 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from with from + drawen to draw":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030028" }, "windbag":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an exhaustively talkative person":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win(d)-\u02ccbag" ], "synonyms":[ "babbler", "blabber", "blabbermouth", "blowhard", "cackler", "chatterbox", "chatterer", "conversationalist", "gabbler", "gasbag", "jabberer", "jay", "magpie", "motormouth", "prattler", "talker" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "with a windbag like that, who needs a wind farm to meet our energy needs?", "Recent Examples on the Web", "But to some ears, Bross\u2019 pitch sounded like the stump speech of a windbag politician: long on purple prose, short on facts. \u2014 Ron Grossman, chicagotribune.com , 3 Mar. 2022", "More: How Rand Paul went from calling Donald Trump an 'orange windbag ' to being a devout disciple That put all eyes on Murkowski, whose vote could have forced a 50-50 tie. \u2014 Ben Tobin, The Courier-Journal , 31 Jan. 2020", "Some combination of deliberate tactics and the unprecedented loathing of his opponents causes anything bombastic, silly, or overly self-centered to be played up and employed to reinforce the caricature of him as a blustering, narcissistic windbag . \u2014 Conrad Black, National Review , 11 Sep. 2019", "G\u00f6ring does not seem to care about anything, that windbag . \u2014 Richard Sandomir, New York Times , 6 July 2018", "Are Douthat, Robin, and others right in dismissing Trump as just a windbag ? \u2014 Jeet Heer, New Republic , 12 Feb. 2018", "Even that old windbag Polonius, played by Robert Joy, is less a bombastic grandstander than a dry-as-dust martinet. \u2014 Ben Brantley, New York Times , 23 Jan. 2018", "For the seventh time in 13 years, a hurricane is trying to re-arrange the Tigers' season, this one a waterlogged windbag named Harvey, who supposedly will be emptying himself over Houston and south Texas through next Wednesday. \u2014 Ron Higgins, NOLA.com , 27 Aug. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1827, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225328" }, "wiggly":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle", ": to proceed with or as if with twisting and turning movements : wriggle", ": to cause to wiggle", ": the act of wiggling", ": shellfish or fish in cream sauce with peas", ": to move up and down or from side to side with quick short motions", ": to proceed with twisting and turning movements", ": a twisting turning motion" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-g\u0259l", "\u02c8wi-g\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "fiddle", "fidget", "jerk", "jig", "jiggle", "squiggle", "squirm", "thrash", "thresh", "toss", "twist", "twitch", "wriggle", "writhe" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Verb", "The puppy wiggled with excitement.", "the baby wiggled in her sleep", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Diamondbacks starter Madison Bumgarner had to wiggle out of serious trouble in each of the first three innings. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022", "If big-budget moviemaking is a prison, then Vikander-as-Mira, sylphlike and darting, is going to wiggle out between the bars. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 2 June 2022", "As a gambling film, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels succeeds at finding the humor in people trying to cheat their way into money, only to twist their lives around to wiggle their way out of debt. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 30 Apr. 2022", "After waiting 20 minutes, the victim managed to wiggle free from his bindings and make his way out of the SUV, running down the road and eventually flagging down a Good Samaritan who called police. \u2014 Jay R. Jordan, Chron , 16 May 2022", "Furthermore, the ear hooks ensure that the Powerbeats don\u2019t wiggle around during workouts, no matter how rugged your terrain might be. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Mar. 2022", "Unlike a tight mummy, this 650-fill down bag is designed for restless folks who need room to wiggle into the perfect position, including those who like to sleep on their sides. \u2014 Ryan Stuart, Outside Online , 10 May 2021", "Be sure to walk, dance and wiggle around a bit to see how your breasts settle into the cups, and check both the sides and the front for potential spillage. \u2014 Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping , 27 Apr. 2022", "The Chargers even stopped the run well enough to wiggle out of being the league\u2019s worst against the rush for the season. \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 6 Dec. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Even the slightest wiggle on corner exit or random gust of wind can make the difference of a driver ending up locked in place Saturday or still holding a chance to run for pole Sunday. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 20 May 2022", "Both teams struggled with easy shots in the early going, with one ball after another making the net wiggle but no more. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Mar. 2022", "Ready for her closeup, Lucy even gave a tiny wiggle of her fingers \u2014 giving fans at home a wave. \u2014 Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022", "These pulses are released through three primary movement types, blow, wiggle , and spin. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 17 Apr. 2022", "The Browns have been hunting for a receiver with the versatility and wiggle of Robinson for a while. \u2014 Dan Labbe, cleveland , 19 Apr. 2022", "The wiggle -match dating indicated that the wood used to make the boat was harvested between 1556 and 1646, according to the study. \u2014 CBS News , 11 Mar. 2022", "Redshirt Cam Davis showed a little wiggle in practice last season \u2014 though the backfield was too crowded to get any carries \u2014 and bears watching as well. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Feb. 2022", "Tyrod Taylor was suddenly inaccurate, none of his skill players had any wiggle to them, and Kenny Moore was a step ahead again, this time on overmatched athletes. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 6 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":"Verb", "first_known_use":[ "Verb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1", "Noun", "1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220627-205716" }, "wilful":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": obstinately and often perversely self-willed":[ "a stubborn and willful child" ], ": done deliberately : intentional":[ "willful disobedience" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[ "balky", "contrary", "contumacious", "defiant", "disobedient", "froward", "incompliant", "insubordinate", "intractable", "obstreperous", "rebel", "rebellious", "recalcitrant", "recusant", "refractory", "restive", "ungovernable", "unruly", "untoward", "wayward" ], "antonyms":[ "amenable", "biddable", "compliant", "conformable", "docile", "obedient", "ruly", "submissive", "tractable" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for willful unruly , ungovernable , intractable , refractory , recalcitrant , willful , headstrong mean not submissive to government or control. unruly implies lack of discipline or incapacity for discipline and often connotes waywardness or turbulence of behavior. unruly children ungovernable implies either an escape from control or guidance or a state of being unsubdued and incapable of controlling oneself or being controlled by others. ungovernable rage intractable suggests stubborn resistance to guidance or control. intractable opponents of the hazardous-waste dump refractory stresses resistance to attempts to manage or to mold. special schools for refractory children recalcitrant suggests determined resistance to or defiance of authority. acts of sabotage by a recalcitrant populace willful implies an obstinate determination to have one's own way. a willful disregard for the rights of others headstrong suggests self-will impatient of restraint, advice, or suggestion. a headstrong young cavalry officer", "examples":[ "a stubborn and willful child", "He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "To be gullible is to be anachronistically innocent in the digital age, out of step, or guilty of a kind of willful ignorance. \u2014 Hannah Zeavin, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022", "The mothers named the state of California and Ruelas in their complaint, claiming wrongful death against all defendants and willful misconduct by Ruelas. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022", "The maximum penalty an individual taxpayer may incur for a non- willful violation of the FBAR requirements is $10,000. \u2014 Marie Sapirie, Forbes , 8 Nov. 2021", "Accidents, mistakes, fear, negligence and bad judgment are insufficient to establish a willful federal criminal civil rights violation. \u2014 Mallika Kallingal And Jamie Crawford, CNN , 8 Oct. 2021", "The shows can also be quite funny, as the cast members\u2019 projections and willful denial are revealed on camera. \u2014 Kate Aurthur, Variety , 1 Oct. 2021", "If a fire agency responds to a fire that has been started in willful violation of the burn ban, the person responsible may be liable for all costs incurred, as well as legal fees. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2021", "Burcham was arrested on two outstanding warrants, both for willful abuse of a child, on May 17 and transported to the Shelby County Jail, according to the sheriff\u2019s press release. \u2014 Al.com Staff, al , 22 May 2022", "Also still popping up in the background are Jimmy and his wild and willful assistant Kayla (Megan Stalter), as their absurdist power struggle reaches new heights. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001853" }, "withal":{ "type":[ "adverb", "preposition" ], "definitions":[ ": together with this : besides", ": therewith sense 1", ": on the other hand : nevertheless", ": with" ], "pronounciation":[ "wi-\u02c8t\u035fh\u022fl", "-\u02c8th\u022fl" ], "synonyms":[ "additionally", "again", "also", "besides", "either", "further", "furthermore", "likewise", "more", "moreover", "then", "too", "yet" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Adverb", "a successful businessman and withal a major contributor to local charities", "a homely face that was withal rather compelling" ], "history_and_etymology":"Adverb", "first_known_use":[ "Adverb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Preposition", "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220628-100312" }, "wizardry":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery":[], ": a seemingly magical transforming power or influence":[ "electronic wizardry" ], ": great skill or cleverness in an activity":[ "showed real wizardry in legal maneuvering" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-z\u0259r-dr\u0113", "\u02c8wi-z\u0259-dr\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitchery", "bewitchment", "conjuring", "devilry", "deviltry", "diablerie", "enchantment", "ensorcellment", "magic", "mojo", "necromancy", "sorcery", "thaumaturgy", "voodooism", "witchcraft", "witchery" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "The Lord of the Rings is a story of monsters, heroes, and wizardry .", "the wizardry of modern technology", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The cuisine is equally creative and playful, an homage to Spanish tradition and childhood memories, leavened with international influences and avant-garde wizardry . \u2014 Ann Abel, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022", "But other than a kinetic chase with Pratt keeping his motorcycle one step ahead of rampaging raptors, the action proves too scattered and repetitive to deliver much sense of jeopardy, despite the customary technical wizardry at work. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 8 June 2022", "Oh, there\u2019s more: As names crawl by, we are meant to be impressed by behind-the-scenes footage showing cast and crew applauding one another\u2019s wizardry in making a Zoom movie. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 26 May 2022", "Bonnivet\u2019s large ear still seems to tingle with the sensation of having been pitilessly scrutinized, while the color and texture of his curly beard and thin mustache are captured with a miniaturist\u2019s mind-bending wizardry . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 May 2022", "That first inning proved vital against Tallmadge\u2019s wizardry in the field, which denied the Preppers of a handful of hits. \u2014 Matt Goul, cleveland , 25 May 2022", "DeRozan scored 23 points but couldn\u2019t offer any fourth-quarter wizardry . \u2014 Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022", "Apparently, the terms of this deal (the financial wizardry of which is beyond the capacities of a simple space writer) were adverse for existing shareholders. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 21 Jan. 2022", "Ukrainian cook Diana Khalilova is in her happy place, working her wizardry in the kitchen to delight the taste buds of hungry friends. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220415" }, "witticism":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-t\u0259-\u02ccsi-z\u0259m" ], "synonyms":[ "boff", "boffo", "boffola", "crack", "drollery", "funny", "gag", "giggle", "jape", "jest", "joke", "josh", "laugh", "nifty", "one-liner", "pleasantry", "quip", "rib", "sally", "waggery", "wisecrack", "yuk", "yuck", "yak", "yock" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "a collection of famous witticisms", "a drama critic who is best remembered for his biting witticisms", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Television was now beginning to recycle what was left of a brilliant era of earlier 20th-century witticism . \u2014 Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com , 6 Apr. 2022", "Following Miss Anthony\u2019s address, Rev. Anna Shaw of Philadelphia was introduced, and for an hour the audience was spellbound under her rapid delivery of logic and witticism . \u2014 Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 Feb. 2022", "That's what passes for a sardonic witticism when the coronavirus pandemic is forcing the closure of countless barbershops and hair and nail salons across the country. \u2014 Maria Puente, USA TODAY , 20 Mar. 2020", "His defense turned less on evidence than on a stream of witticisms that enchanted the Parisian public. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 11 May 2020", "The brothers, who originally came from Morocco, remained steady fixtures throughout, greeting me on my way to work, dispensing witticisms and advice, and peppering me with questions about a succession of American presidents. \u2014 Liz Alderman, New York Times , 22 Jan. 2020", "Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery are all set to return to their lacy ruffles with more cutting witticisms . \u2014 Andrew R. Chow, Time , 7 Aug. 2019", "That witticism , now canonized as an American proverb, proved false in regards to the magazine the artist founded a half-century ago. \u2014 Vogue , 30 Oct. 2019", "The late journalist\u2019s career and witticisms are smoothly encapsulated by veteran documentarian Janice Engel\u2019s slick feature. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, chicagotribune.com , 12 Sep. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "witty + -cism (as in criticism )":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1651, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173658" }, "will-less":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": involving no exercise of the will : involuntary":[ "will-less obedience" ], ": not exercising the will":[ "life-benumbed, will-less characters", "\u2014 Norma Rosen" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-l\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[ "coerced", "forced", "involuntary", "unintended", "unintentional", "unwilling" ], "antonyms":[ "deliberate", "freewill", "intentional", "uncoerced", "unforced", "voluntary", "willful", "wilful", "willing" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1747, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225123" }, "wink (at)":{ "type":[ "phrasal verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to pretend not to have seen or noticed (something) : to ignore":[ "The city cops wink at the mayor's parking violations." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212704" }, "wish (for)":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ "\u2014 used to tell people to think before they say that they want something and to suggest that they may not actually want it See the full definition" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-045551" }, "withdrawal":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the act of taking back or away something that has been granted or possessed":[], ": removal from a place of deposit or investment":[], ": the discontinuance of administration or use of a drug":[], ": the syndrome of often painful physical and psychological symptoms that follows discontinuance of an addicting drug":[ "a heroin addict going through withdrawal" ], ": retreat or retirement especially into a more secluded or less exposed place or position":[], ": an operation by which a military force disengages from the enemy":[], ": social or emotional detachment":[], ": a pathological retreat from objective reality (as in some schizophrenic states)":[], ": retraction , revocation":[ "threatened us with withdrawal of consent" ], ": the act of drawing someone or something back from or out of a place or position":[], ": coitus interruptus":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "wit\u035fh-\u02c8dr\u022f-\u0259l", "with-", "-\u02c8dr\u022f(\u0259-)l", "wit\u035fh-\u02c8dr\u022f(-\u0259)l" ], "synonyms":[ "pullback", "pullout", "recession", "retirement", "retreat" ], "antonyms":[ "advance", "advancement" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "The general authorized the withdrawal of troops from the fields.", "She made a withdrawal from her checking account.", "He underwent rehab to help him through his withdrawal from heroin.", "She experienced symptoms of nicotine withdrawal after she quit smoking.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "It was humbled by the debacle of its withdrawal from Afghanistan. \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 10 June 2022", "Afghanistan has deteriorated dramatically since President Biden ordered the U.S. military to complete its withdrawal in August. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 5 June 2022", "Their withdrawal followed failed attempts to capture Bakhmut, a nearby town to the southwest, according to a Facebook post. \u2014 Rhoda Kwan, NBC News , 4 June 2022", "But the number of aid trucks has increased sharply since the Tigray forces announced their withdrawal from parts of Afar in late April. \u2014 Cara Anna, ajc , 27 May 2022", "It\u2019s been suggested that the fact that they were badly bullied at school in Wales, the only children of color in the area, played a major factor in their withdrawal into public silence, but the film only brushes its fingers over this factor. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 May 2022", "His withdrawal from the PGA Championship doesn\u2019t bode well. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022", "That communication breakdown and confrontation over Osaka\u2019s refusal to do news conferences to preserve her mental health led to her withdrawal after just one round. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2022", "The United States\u2019 ability to influence the Indo-Pacific region was diminished by its withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a comprehensive trade agreement among 12 Pacific Rim countries. \u2014 Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY , 19 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001334" }, "win (against)":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ "to achieve a victory over a child prodigy who has already won against a number of more experienced chess players" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-111949" }, "witchcraft":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the use of sorcery or magic":[], ": communication with the devil or with a familiar":[], ": an irresistible influence or fascination":[], ": rituals and practices that incorporate belief in magic and that are associated especially with neo-pagan traditions and religions (such as Wicca )":[ "Practitioners of Wicca \u2026 use the tools \u2026 such as the broom (a purifying symbol), the wand, candles, crystals and the knife \u2026. They refer to their practices as witchcraft \u2026", "\u2014 Lesley Wright" ], ": a tradition or religion that involves the practice of witchcraft":[ "Feminist witchcraft sees women's oppression and environmental abuse, which they argue are intimately linked, as firmly rooted in patriarchal religions.", "\u2014 Wendy Griffin", "Wicca, which emerged in the 1940s in England, is the original form of modern Pagan Witchcraft .", "\u2014 Meg Yardley" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wich-\u02cckraft" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitchery", "bewitchment", "conjuring", "devilry", "deviltry", "diablerie", "enchantment", "ensorcellment", "magic", "mojo", "necromancy", "sorcery", "thaumaturgy", "voodooism", "witchery", "wizardry" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "taught all of her daughters witchcraft", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Three out of four Russians accused of witchcraft were men. \u2014 Valerie Kivelson, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 June 2022", "What is your take on her thoughts about or beliefs in witchcraft ? \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 11 Apr. 2022", "Speaking of Wiccans, recall that in 2010, Delaware candidate Christine O\u2019Donnell was revealed to have dabbled in witchcraft during college. \u2014 Merrie Spaeth, WSJ , 30 Dec. 2021", "Natalie Belanger works at the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library and teaches annual programs on the history of witchcraft in Connecticut. \u2014 Alison Cross, Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022", "Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday formally exonerated Johnson, clearing her name 329 years after she was convicted of witchcraft in 1693 and sentenced to death at the height of the Salem Witch Trials. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022", "Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday formally exonerated Elizabeth Johnson Jr., clearing her name 329 years after she was convicted of witchcraft in 1693 and sentenced to death at the height of the Salem Witch Trials. \u2014 CBS News , 26 May 2022", "Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday formally exonerated Elizabeth Johnson Jr., clearing her name 329 years after she was convicted of witchcraft in 1693 and sentenced to death at the height of the Salem Witch Trials. \u2014 William J. Kole, USA TODAY , 26 May 2022", "She\u2019s the teenage ringleader of a group of girls who fabricate accusations of witchcraft against upstanding townspeople of Salem, Mass., charges that lead to the execution of innocents. \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 20 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022934" }, "winning":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the act of one that wins : victory":[], ": something won: such as":[], ": a captured territory : conquest":[], ": money won by success in a game or competition":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ], ": of or relating to winning : that wins":[ "the winning ticket" ], ": successful especially in competition":[ "a winning team" ], ": tending to please or delight":[ "a winning personality" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-ni\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "adorable", "darling", "dear", "disarming", "endearing", "lovable", "loveable", "lovesome", "precious", "sweet", "winsome" ], "antonyms":[ "abhorrent", "abominable", "detestable", "hateful", "loathsome", "odious", "unlovable" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "She scored the winning goal.", "They were a winning marketing team.", "Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "On Saturday, Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, ranked world No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association, was defeated by France's Aliz\u00e9 Cornet, ending her 37-match winning streak. \u2014 Andrew Torgan, CNN , 3 July 2022", "Down to their final strike Sunday, the Miami Marlins got another big home run to keep alive a winning streak that started with one. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Sun Sentinel , 3 July 2022", "But her winning streak came to an end against Cornet, 6-4, 6-2, in 1 hour, 33 minutes on Centre Court. \u2014 Adam Zagoria, Forbes , 2 July 2022", "The Argentine singer-songwriter is on a winning streak, releasing back-to-back singles under his new deal with Warner Music Latina. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 1 July 2022", "The Sox also extended their winning streak to seven games. \u2014 Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022", "Trevor Story drove in two runs to reach 500 career RBIs, Rafael Devers and J.D. Martinez each had three hits and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven. \u2014 Steve Herrick, Hartford Courant , 26 June 2022", "The Cubs won a day after ending their 10-game skid and also stopping the Braves\u2019 14-game winning streak. \u2014 Sarah Trotto, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022", "Anthony Rizzo capped the Yankees\u2019 eight-run fifth inning with a grand slam off the facing of the third deck in right, and New York extended its winning streak to eight with a 12-3 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. \u2014 Ian Harrison, ajc , 18 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Skinner is far more winning and sympathetic in his underdog role, while Lumley, despite her brash efforts, is not well-served by her underdeveloped part. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 29 Sep. 2021", "While disappearing in obscurity, Doren went on to become America's darling and Twenty-One's most winning contestant. \u2014 Lynette Rice, EW.com , 31 May 2020", "Catching a trophy fish in Alaska is memory making; neglecting to buy a derby ticket and then landing a potentially winning fish is heartbreaking. \u2014 Josh Niva, Anchorage Daily News , 28 May 2020", "Immediately identifiable by its sliding-latch action and separated barrels, the K-80 has proven an extremely durable performer and one of the most popular and winningest guns among high-end buyers. \u2014 Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream , 5 May 2020", "The Blazers return 18 starters from the 2019 C-USA Western Division title team and is the winningest program in Conference USA since returning to the field in 2017. \u2014 Evan Dudley, al , 1 May 2020", "The all-time winningest competitive Call of Duty player felt helpless two weeks ago. \u2014 Sean Collins, Dallas News , 23 Apr. 2020", "Months later, in November, her winning margins among young voters in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania were narrower than Barack Obama's in 2012. 5. \u2014 Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News , 8 Apr. 2020", "The actress has become a tastemaker thanks to her winning street style. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Mar. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230136" }, "wimpiness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wimp" ], "synonyms":[ "softy", "softie", "weakling", "wuss", "wussy" ], "antonyms":[ "powerhouse" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "just because you can't lift 300 pounds doesn't mean you're a wimp", "what kind of wimp would just give in to peer pressure?", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Kendall is still a wimp who swings between self-satisfaction and an insatiable hunger for reassurance, and Strong is fantastic in his portrayal of this back-and-forth. \u2014 Naomi Fry, The New Yorker , 1 Nov. 2021", "Suddenly, the school wimp who was interested in cards and magic had been turned into a Western archetype: the strong, do-right loner who doesn\u2019t say much. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2021", "While the leads all wrestle with their inner wimp , only Mary Ann\u2019s struggle has mortal stakes. \u2014 John Domini, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2021", "Through it all the best part of the film remains the dichotomy of a bland wimp (a character Odenkirk plays so well) who can flip the switch to becoming a remorseless killer \u2014 and seeing Odenkirk as the one flipping the switch. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 22 Mar. 2021", "That jab gets to the heart of these protests: the sense that stay-at-home advocates are gutless wimps willing to let a virus boss us around. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 22 Apr. 2020", "Now, they\u2019re being caricatured as fashion accessories for wimps . \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com , 20 May 2020", "In the 21st century, they are depicted as sniveling wimps and are reviled. \u2014 The Economist , 4 Dec. 2019", "This is no place for wimps \u2014 either on the greens or in the men\u2019s locker room. \u2014 Teddy Greenstein, chicagotribune.com , 27 July 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "origin unknown":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1920, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030108" }, "Winnie":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an award presented annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in fashion design":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-n\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "winn er + -ie":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1944, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041039" }, "wit":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the ability to relate seemingly disparate things so as to illuminate or amuse", ": a talent for banter or persiflage", ": a witty utterance or exchange", ": clever or apt humor", ": astuteness of perception or judgment : acumen", ": a person of superior intellect : thinker", ": an imaginatively perceptive and articulate individual especially skilled in banter or persiflage", ": reasoning power : intelligence", ": mind , memory", ": sense sense 2a", ": mental soundness : sanity", ": mental capability and resourcefulness : ingenuity", ": at a loss for a means of solving a problem", ": know", ": to come to know : learn", ": normal mental state", ": power to think, reason, or decide", ": clever and amusing comments, expressions, or talk", ": a talent for making clever and usually amusing comments", ": a person with a talent for making clever and amusing comments" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wit", "\u02c8wit", "\u02c8wit" ], "synonyms":[ "card", "comedian", "comic", "droll", "farceur", "funnyman", "gagger", "gagman", "gagster", "humorist", "jester", "joker", "jokester", "wag" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "She is full of wit and vivacity.", "His latest book doesn't have the same wit as his earlier books.", "The book is a collection of his wit and wisdom .", "She was a famous writer and wit .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Fire's aim is true, though its tone tends to veer wildly, ricocheting from cutting AbFab wit to the kind of broad strokes Bridgerton wouldn't shake a powdered wig at. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 3 June 2022", "To wit , an iconic black-and-white photo by Ed Feingersh shows her clutching a crystal bottle and applying No. 5 with a smile. \u2014 Vogue , 1 June 2022", "Such wit depends more on telling than on showing, and Pym was one of the twentieth century\u2019s great practitioners of the distant third-person voice. \u2014 Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022", "The thought of Downton existing without the biting wit of Smith\u2019s character was both expected and devastating. \u2014 Elizabeth Holmes, Town & Country , 29 May 2022", "That film brought playful wit and tender observation to a spiky relationship between Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche, playing a famous mother and daughter, their starry double-act an anomaly in Kore-eda\u2019s filmography. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022", "The New Yorker was founded five years later, with Katharine Angell as fiction editor and a young wit named Andy White (as E.B. White was known to his friends) contributing humor pieces. \u2014 Hillel Italie, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022", "Hulu\u2019s adaptation of Conversations dulls the author\u2019s wit , depicting Frances as merely detached, not tortured by her ideas. \u2014 Shirley Li, The Atlantic , 19 May 2022", "For the teenagers who don\u2019t manage to excel at academics, despite their obvious intelligence and wit , the years ahead may not just be unpromising, but a virtual and never-ending prison. \u2014 Charles Isherwood, WSJ , 19 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Noun", "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b", "Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-154705" }, "wise (up)":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ "to give information to wised him up to some of the more effective tricks of salesmanship", "to come to an awareness of she eventually wised up to the fact that he was taking advantage of her" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-160103" }, "wiliness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": full of wiles : crafty":[ "a wily negotiator" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012b-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "artful", "beguiling", "cagey", "cagy", "crafty", "cunning", "cute", "designing", "devious", "dodgy", "foxy", "guileful", "scheming", "shrewd", "slick", "sly", "subtle", "tricky" ], "antonyms":[ "artless", "guileless", "ingenuous", "innocent", "undesigning" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wily sly , cunning , crafty , wily , tricky , foxy , artful , slick mean attaining or seeking to attain one's ends by guileful or devious means. sly implies furtiveness, lack of candor, and skill in concealing one's aims and methods. a sly corporate raider cunning suggests the inventive use of sometimes limited intelligence in overreaching or circumventing. the cunning fox avoided the trap crafty implies cleverness and subtlety of method. a crafty lefthander wily implies skill and deception in maneuvering. the wily fugitive escaped the posse tricky is more likely to suggest shiftiness and unreliability than skill in deception and maneuvering. a tricky political operative foxy implies a shrewd and wary craftiness usually involving devious dealing. a foxy publicity man planting stories artful implies indirectness in dealing and often connotes sophistication or cleverness. elicited the information by artful questioning slick emphasizes smoothness and guile. slick operators selling time-sharing", "examples":[ "She turned out to be a wily negotiator.", "a wily judge of character, she takes advantage of car buyers' insecurities to sell them a bigger machine than they really need", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Eurylochus flees back to Odysseus, who (with a little help from another god, the wily Hermes) outwits and overpowers Circe, forces her to change his men back to their human forms, and then becomes her lover, passing a year with her. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022", "Bo Hopkins, the wily actor with the wild-eyed gaze who came to fame portraying thieves and scoundrels in such films as The Wild Bunch, American Graffiti, Midnight Express and White Lightning, died Saturday morning. \u2014 Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 May 2022", "Billy, the wily bison that escaped a Wauconda farm and eluded capture for eight months, has finally been caught. \u2014 Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune , 25 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", "Horford has used his feet and his wily old-man game to slow Antetokounmpo, and Williams\u2019 upper-body strength has forced Antetokounmpo into tough shots. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022", "Ukrainian troops have not seemed to suffer any significant morale problems, and throughout the war have been described by U.S. officials as brave and wily in defense of their homeland. \u2014 Matt Seyler, ABC News , 22 Apr. 2022", "This being the nation\u2019s capital, a multiagency task force of more than half a dozen agencies has assembled a dragnet across city, state and federal lands to cage the wily bird. \u2014 James V. Grimaldi, WSJ , 1 May 2022", "Immunologist Katy Rezvani of MD Anderson Cancer Center joins us to explain the massive potential of a new approach to treating wily tumors, one that repurposes human immune cells. \u2014 Damian Garde, STAT , 29 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203833" }, "withstand":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to stand up against : oppose with firm determination", ": to resist successfully", ": to be proof against : resist the effect of", ": to stop or obstruct the course of", ": to hold out against", ": to oppose (as an attack) successfully" ], "pronounciation":[ "with-\u02c8stand", "wit\u035fh-", "with-\u02c8stand", "wit\u035fh-" ], "synonyms":[ "buck", "defy", "fight", "oppose", "repel", "resist" ], "antonyms":[ "bow (to)", "capitulate (to)", "give in (to)", "knuckle under (to)", "stoop (to)", "submit (to)", "succumb (to)", "surrender (to)", "yield (to)" ], "examples":[ "cookware that can withstand high temperatures", "I couldn't withstand the rigors of army life.", "They withstood attacks from many critics.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The team wanted to see if being multi-modal also made A.I. systems more robust, better able to withstand attacks by malicious actors who might want to sneak their misinformation past the detector. \u2014 Jeremy Kahn, Fortune , 21 June 2022", "In the end, the Warriors were too experienced and too talented for the Celtics to withstand for an entire series. \u2014 Jared Diamond, WSJ , 17 June 2022", "To withstand this much scrutiny, an actor needs uncommon cinematic facial beauty, expressiveness and delicacy. \u2014 Rhonda Garelick, New York Times , 16 June 2022", "The chub is resilient but hasn't evolved to withstand sudden introduction of predatory sport fish. \u2014 Brittany Peterson And John Flesher, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022", "The chub is resilient \u2014 but hasn't evolved to withstand the sudden introduction of predatory sport fish. \u2014 CBS News , 15 June 2022", "Some head onward to neighboring countries, forcing children to withstand long journeys. \u2014 Marion Hart, Forbes , 15 June 2022", "Physical assets also tend to withstand inflation fairly well. \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 14 June 2022", "This eco-friendly, BPA and phthalate-free PVC splash pad is durable enough to withstand enthusiastic splashing, and dog claws. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English withstandan , from with against + standan to stand", "first_known_use":[ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-182349" }, "witch cake":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a cake made by a witch for working magic or for use in testing one accused of witchcraft":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042156" }, "wistly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": intently , wistfully":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "probably from whist entry 1 + -ly":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180518" }, "wide-ranging":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": extensive in scope : comprehensive" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bd-\u02ccr\u0101n-ji\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "broad", "deep", "expansive", "extended", "extensive", "far-flung", "far-reaching", "rangy", "sweeping", "wide", "widespread" ], "antonyms":[ "narrow" ], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1707, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-221750" }, "wish":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to have a desire for (something, such as something unattainable)":[ "wished he could live his life over" ], ": to give expression to as a wish : bid":[ "wish them good night" ], ": to give form to (a wish)":[], ": to express a wish for":[], ": to request in the form of a wish : order":[], ": to desire (a person or thing) to be as specified":[ "cannot wish our problems away" ], ": to confer (something unwanted) on someone : foist":[], ": to have a desire : want":[ "wishing for more" ], ": to make a wish":[ "wish on a falling star" ], ": an act or instance of wishing or desire : want":[ "a wish to travel" ], ": an object of desire : goal":[], ": an expressed will or desire : mandate":[], ": a request or command couched as a wish":[], ": an invocation of good or evil fortune on someone":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wish" ], "synonyms":[ "fob off", "foist", "palm", "palm off", "pass off" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for wish Verb desire , wish , want , crave , covet mean to have a longing for. desire stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim. desires to start a new life wish sometimes implies a general or transient longing especially for the unattainable. wishes for permanent world peace want specifically suggests a felt need or lack. wants to have a family crave stresses the force of physical appetite or emotional need. craves sweets covet implies strong envious desire. covets his rise to fame", "examples":[ "Verb", "You may use the telephone, if you wish .", "She wished them a happy New Year.", "We wish you a Merry Christmas.", "Noun", "He has a wish to be reunited with his son.", "The genie will grant you three wishes .", "Send her my good wishes .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Unpaid internships would decrease pretty sharply if the company refused to post openings for them, thus cutting off the supply of ready labor to employers that wish to hire students without compensation. \u2014 New York Times , 11 June 2022", "Autoimmune diseases often run together, and your endocrinologist may wish to consider other conditions, such as low cortisone level caused by autoimmune disease (Addison\u2019s), which can cause similar symptoms. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 10 June 2022", "However, those with respiratory issues may wish to take extra precautions, such as leaving the area for a few hours until testing is complete, the release said. \u2014 Naperville Sun Staff, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022", "Those financial ties make some Latin immigrants wish their homelands\u2019 leaders hadn\u2019t defied the United States in order to signal solidarity with next-door nations. \u2014 Soudi Jim\u00e9nez, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022", "Organizations that wish to be secure and address risks must structure their security from the foundation upward. \u2014 Emil Sayegh, Forbes , 9 June 2022", "Still, the Cambridge's remembered to wish Lilibet a happy birthday on social media. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 4 June 2022", "In December, Slater wrote to Garman to wish him a happy birthday. \u2014 Ian Duncan, Washington Post , 3 June 2022", "Luckily for Thurmond, there is already someone ready to work to make his wish a reality. \u2014 Drew Schott, The Arizona Republic , 1 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Fans who have been calling for the promotion of power-hitting outfielder Oscar Gonzalez from Class AAA Columbus got their wish , but that was just one of several moves. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 26 May 2022", "NFL Network reported that Bernard asked to be released, and the Bengals - which had asked him to take a pay cut - granted him his wish . \u2014 Dave Clark, The Enquirer , 1 Apr. 2022", "The Harris County decision had seemingly opened the door for Watson to finally be granted his wish to be traded away from the Houston Texans. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 24 Mar. 2022", "But Freeman wanted to hit, and the Braves granted his wish . \u2014 Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022", "Bryant granted Sean Daniels' wish to meet him after the teen from Maine lost his arm in a farming accident. \u2014 Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY , 17 Dec. 2021", "The next week, the Treasury granted their wish \u2014 a decision potentially worth billions of dollars to PwC\u2019s clients. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Sep. 2021", "Thankfully, that hasn't been necessary, as Judge Penny granted Spears' wish to choose her own. \u2014 Iris Goldsztajn, Marie Claire , 15 July 2021", "Britney Spears is literally doing cartwheels after a Los Angeles judge granted her wish to hire an attorney of her choosing in the ongoing fight to end her conservatorship. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 July 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wisshen , from Old English w\u0233scan ; akin to Old High German wunsken to wish, Sanskrit v\u0101\u00f1chati he wishes, vanoti he strives for \u2014 more at win":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021948" }, "Willkie":{ "type":[ "biographical name" ], "definitions":{ "Wendell Lewis 1892\u20131944 American politician":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-k\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060547" }, "wisewoman":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a woman versed in charms, conjuring, or fortune-telling" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bz-\u02ccwu\u0307-m\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "14th century, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-233654" }, "witch doctor":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a professional worker of magic usually in a primitive society who often works to cure sickness":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "But a witch doctor told them their girls, Victorine and Victoria Nikiema, needed to beg for money on the side of the road or risk being killed by a family member\u2019s spirit. \u2014 Sam Mednick, ajc , 26 Dec. 2021", "Zagre and her husband, Ousmane Nikiema, visited a witch doctor after giving birth to both sets of twins. \u2014 Sam Mednick, ajc , 26 Dec. 2021", "They are driven by dream requests and witch doctor instructions, mothers told The Associated Press. \u2014 Sam Mednick, ajc , 26 Dec. 2021", "Fine, the witch doctor (played by Keener) acknowledges. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 10 Aug. 2021", "However, getting policy statements from the Center of the American Experiment on how to do this is like getting cancer treatment advice from a witch doctor . \u2014 Star Tribune , 26 Jan. 2021", "Signs turned up showing me dressed like an African witch doctor with a bone through my nose. \u2014 Barack Obama, The New Yorker , 26 Oct. 2020", "While the witch doctor is depicted as a positive source of African wisdom, energy and healing, Fontenaille\u2019s black magic is dismissed as a dangerous colonial import. \u2014 Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Sep. 2019", "There, witch doctors pronounced that building new airstrips and bamboo headphones would make the supply-laden airplanes reappear. \u2014 Robert Hackett, Fortune , 19 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1718, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061717" }, "with (something) to spare":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023915" }, "wide receiver":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams probably won\u2019t be healthy enough to start his first NFL training camp on time, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 9 June 2022", "He was asked: Did the deal leave the team thin at wide receiver ? \u2014 Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun , 19 May 2022", "Combining that success with the talent being recruited and developed at wide receiver , the message to quarterbacks is no longer a sales pitch. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 10 May 2022", "The original Avengers had six members, the same number the Colts normally keep on the 53-man roster at wide receiver . \u2014 Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star , 6 May 2022", "Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was on the phone with wide receiver Jameson Williams, welcoming him to the team. \u2014 Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press , 30 Apr. 2022", "Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams went No. 12 to the New York Jets after tearing a knee ligament during the NCAA national championship game. \u2014 Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY , 29 Apr. 2022", "Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is expected to be taken in the first round of the NFL draft. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022", "From Jeff Miller: The Chargers have a very public decision to make regarding wide receiver Mike Williams. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1960, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-040858" }, "wimple":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": a cloth covering worn over the head and around the neck and chin especially by women in the late medieval period and by some nuns":[], ": a crafty turn : twist":[], ": curve , bend":[], ": to cover with or as if with a wimple : veil":[], ": to cause to ripple":[], ": to fall or lie in folds":[], ": to follow a winding course : meander":[], ": ripple":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wim-p\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Who would have guessed that Sister Frances's wimple was hiding Bruccoleri's becoming bangs. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 17 Mar. 2022", "Regardless of your interpretation, her motive was to regain a sense of power over her body, to take back the sexuality that was sheathed in a red robe and cropped wimple . \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Vulture , 2 June 2021", "Under the wimple , her face had a beatific glow that lit up the stage. \u2014 Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com , 5 Dec. 2019", "There were trains by the yard obstructing traffic, and a full complement of halos, wimples , tiaras and crowns. \u2014 Matthew Schneier, New York Times , 8 May 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English wimpel , from Old English; perhaps akin to Old English w\u012bpian to wipe":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-210815" }, "wimberry":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of wimberry variant of whinberry" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wim-\u2014" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-050504" }, "withstander":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": one that withstands":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "-d\u0259(r)" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English withstonder , from withstonden to withstand + -er":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194322" }, "windiness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": windswept":[ "a windy coast" ], ": marked by strong wind or by more wind than usual":[ "a windy day" ], ": violent , stormy":[], ": flatulent sense 1":[ "a windy bellyache" ], ": verbose , bombastic":[ "a windy politician" ], ": lacking substance : empty":[ "windy promises" ], ": winding":[ "a windy path" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bn-d\u0113", "\u02c8win-d\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Adjective", "1871, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202037" }, "Wiltshire side":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": half of a lean hog carcass with foreleg cut off at or above the knee joint and hind leg cut off at or above the hock joint used fresh or after removal of large bones cured and smoked in one piece":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233603" }, "winner takes all":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065124" }, "wistless":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": heedless":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wistl\u0259\u0307s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "from wistful , after such pairs as heedful : heedless":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061836" }, "wimble":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": any of various instruments for boring holes":[], ": to bore with or as if with a wimble":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wim-b\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Middle Dutch wimmel auger; akin to Middle Low German wimmel auger":"Noun" }, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035123" }, "wind-wing":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": windshield wing":[], ": a small panel in an automobile window that can be turned outward for ventilation":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-064140" }, "wisha":{ "type":[ "interjection" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-sh\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Irish mhuise, muise , probably alteration of Muire Mary (Jesus' mother)":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1826, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232434" }, "withdrawer":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": one that withdraws":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "-\u022f(\u0259)r", "-\u022f\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English, from withdrawen to withdraw + -er":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041650" }, "wimp out":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to behave like a wimp : chicken out", ": to choose the easiest course of action" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1974, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-132035" }, "with-it":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": socially or culturally up-to-date":[ "the intelligent, disaffected, with-it young", "\u2014 Eliot Fremont-Smith" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "-th\u0259t", "\u02c8wi-t\u035fh\u0259t" ], "synonyms":[ "au courant", "cool", "def", "downtown", "groovy", "hep", "hip", "in", "mod", "now", "trendy", "turned-on" ], "antonyms":[ "out", "uncool", "unhip", "untrendy" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1959, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173522" }, "wildly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": in a wild manner":[ "was talking wildly" ], ": extremely sense 2":[ "wildly popular", "wildly enthusiastic" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012b(-\u0259)l(d)-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "amok", "amuck", "berserk", "berserkly", "frantically", "frenetically", "frenziedly", "harum-scarum", "hectically", "helter-skelter", "madly", "pell-mell", "wild" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "He was waving his arms wildly .", "I'm not wildly enthusiastic about seeing them.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Take a look at Reddit, where people who care way too much about mattresses file wildly contradictory reports. \u2014 Patricia Marx, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022", "Over the past few months, many seemingly random foods have become wildly expensive or unusually hard to find. \u2014 Fortune , 19 June 2022", "Tredaway came home from third, and Jimmy Crooks followed him in from first when Carter Putz picked up the ball and threw wildly to Jared Miller covering the bag. \u2014 Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022", "Friday: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks TBA vs. Tigers RHP Rony Garcia (2-1, 4.97) Up next San Diego Padres After their wildly disappointing 2021, the Padres have rebounded this season. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 19 June 2022", "That\u2019s not so important compared to how wildly incorrect Conway\u2019s lifetime CO2 figures for fossil fuel cars and EVs are, however. \u2014 James Morris, Forbes , 18 June 2022", "Before the Voyagers' journeys, estimates of the distance to that boundary with interstellar space, known as the heliopause, varied wildly . \u2014 Tim Folger, Scientific American , 18 June 2022", "And also be wildly happy about getting married and having an unconventional family. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 17 June 2022", "Seriously, all these years later, that series finale was wildly unsatisfying and was left way too open for interpretation. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-034724" }, "with knobs on":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": with extra things added":[ "The movie is just an ordinary thriller with knobs on ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032758" }, "wide-eyed":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": having or marked by unsophisticated or uncritical acceptance or admiration : naive":[ "wide-eyed innocence" ], ": having the eyes wide open especially with wonder or astonishment":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bd-\u02c8\u012bd" ], "synonyms":[ "aw-shucks", "dewy", "dewy-eyed", "green", "ingenuous", "innocent", "na\u00eff", "naif", "naive", "na\u00efve", "primitive", "simple", "simpleminded", "uncritical", "unknowing", "unsophisticated", "unsuspecting", "unsuspicious", "unwary", "unworldly" ], "antonyms":[ "cosmopolitan", "experienced", "knowing", "sophisticated", "worldly", "worldly-wise" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030228" }, "Wimshurst machine":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an electric machine of the induction type having two closely parallel glass plates revolving in opposite directions and bearing a set of metal carriers corresponding pairs of which on the two plates act momentarily as small electrophorus elements and usually being provided with Leyden jars for storing the accumulated charges":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wimz\u02cch\u0259rst-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "after James Wimshurst \u20201903 English engineer":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020645" }, "windwheel":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a wheel rotated by the wind to drive a mechanism (as a windmill )":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205429" }, "wish away":{ "type":[ "phrasal verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to cause (something) to stop or go away just by wanting it to stop or go away":[ "You can't just wish your problems away ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-064349" }, "withhold (from)":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ "to resist the temptation of please see if you can withhold from criticizing every little thing she says" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174308" }, "wistiti":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wist\u0259\u0307t\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "French ouistiti , of imitative origin":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202309" }, "wistful":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": musingly sad : pensive":[ "a wistful glance" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wist-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "She was wistful for a moment, then asked, \u201cDo you remember the old playground?\u201d.", "He had a wistful look on his face.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Traveling back and forth through time, through some of the infinite ways her story might be told, Alice is looking for the good one, the one that, wistful as a fairy tale in its way, finally feels true. \u2014 Ellen Akins, Washington Post , 20 May 2022", "Fury, though, also has been more wistful in the leadup to this fight. \u2014 Josh Katzowitz, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022", "Even the movies seem wistful for the childhood their more beloved predecessors dramatized. \u2014 A.a. Dowd, The Week , 20 Apr. 2022", "Soft and subtle, its sparse production allows Higginbottom\u2019s distinct voice and wistful harmonies to fill the spotlight over rippling synths, icy cymbals and a barely-there beat. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 1 Apr. 2022", "His lyrics and vocal melodies may be wistful or even pained, but in performance his songs become thrillingly ecstatic. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022", "With the rise of Victorian-era dramas like HBO\u2019s The Gilded Age and epic westerns like The Power Of The Dog, there\u2019s a cultural pull toward the wistful appeal of the vintage aesthetic. \u2014 Vogue , 14 Apr. 2022", "Ron Sexsmith, the wistful Canadian singer-songwriter, mourns the loss of songs that never were. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Apr. 2022", "But beyond the halftime show, a number of commercials featuring a very similar wistful bent made use of the latest in technological wizardry to bring new life to icons from another age. \u2014 Francis Hellyer, Rolling Stone , 22 Mar. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "blend of wishful and obsolete English wistly intently":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002705" }, "withstandingness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": power or inclination to withstand" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-195403" }, "willingness":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready":[ "willing and eager to help" ], ": prompt to act or respond":[ "lending a willing hand" ], ": done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance":[ "a willing sacrifice" ], ": of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-li\u014b" ], "synonyms":[ "amenable", "disposed", "fain", "game", "glad", "inclined", "minded", "ready" ], "antonyms":[ "disinclined", "unamenable", "unwilling" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for willing voluntary , intentional , deliberate , willing mean done or brought about of one's own will. voluntary implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion. a voluntary confession intentional stresses an awareness of an end to be achieved. the intentional concealment of vital information deliberate implies full consciousness of the nature of one's act and its consequences. deliberate acts of sabotage willing implies a readiness and eagerness to accede to or anticipate the wishes of another. willing obedience", "examples":[ "He was a willing participant in the crime.", "She's lending a willing hand.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Another franchise could've offered Brissett more money than the Pacers would've been willing to match, though Brissett may have appreciated Indiana's proactiveness to keep him around long term and signed a new deal. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 29 June 2022", "However, no one at this point is willing to appear before the January 6 committee, take an oath and testify against the two. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 29 June 2022", "Teams in need of a center will be willing to bank on him expanding his game as his career progresses. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 29 June 2022", "Insurers must also be willing to recognize women as farmers. \u2014 Heather Randell, The Conversation , 28 June 2022", "Even during the most difficult moments on the Farm, attendees are always expected to have a good attitude and be willing to help one another. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 June 2022", "Every Lyriq to be built in the 2023 model year is already spoken for, a bragging point that would mean more if Cadillac were willing say how many that is, or even how many in the first edition its executives crow about. \u2014 Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press , 28 June 2022", "A month after Wilson\u2019s departure, few seem to know the full story and even fewer are willing to talk about it publicly. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022", "The Supreme Court, which once seemed reluctant to issue decisions that too blatantly undercut popular opinion, now appears willing to court controversy and declare its indifference to what Americans think. \u2014 Mary Ziegler, CNN , 24 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015452" }, "wink (out)":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":[ "to come to an end she mused that it was as if her affection for him had just winked out one day" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-200336" }, "witan":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":{ ": members of the witenagemot":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-\u02cct\u00e4n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Old English, plural of wita sage, adviser; akin to Old High German wizzo sage, Old English witan to know":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1807, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030840" }, "wide-flung":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": far-flung":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-064935" }, "Withlacoochee":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":[ "river 110 miles (177 kilometers) long in southern Georgia and northwestern Florida flowing southeast into the Suwannee River", "river 120 miles (193 kilometers) long in northwest central Florida flowing northwest into the Gulf of Mexico" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccwith-l\u0259-\u02c8k\u00fc-ch\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220630-213303" }, "wide gage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": broad gage":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045412" }, "winner's circle":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an enclosure near a racetrack where the winning horse and jockey are brought for photographs and awards":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "The jockey and horse approached the winner's circle .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Early Voting took office in the winner's circle on Saturday, crossing the finish line at the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes with a comfortable lead to win the famed Triple Crown race. \u2014 Dennis Romero, NBC News , 21 May 2022", "Florent Geroux wasn't invited into the winner's circle following the 2021 Kentucky Derby. \u2014 J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal , 5 May 2022", "Jerry Bailey had been Go For Gin's regular rider prior to the Derby, but gave up the mount after failing to reach the winner's circle in the Fountain of Youth, Florida Derby and Wood Memorial. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 10 Mar. 2022", "The horse that ran the track fastest, Maximum Security, was disqualified for impeding another horse, resulting in the second-place finisher, Country House, being moved up to the winner's circle . \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 9 Feb. 2022", "Brad Cox had expected to get to the winner's circle in the Kentucky Derby on May 1 with Essential Quality, but the then-undefeated 3-year-old son of Tapit had a bad start and eventually finished fourth. \u2014 Tom Canavan, ajc , 6 June 2021", "Brad Cox had expected to get to the winner's circle in the Kentucky Derby on May 1 with Essential Quality, but the then-undefeated 3-year-old son of Tapit had a bad start and eventually finished fourth. \u2014 Tom Canavan, Star Tribune , 5 June 2021", "When Kyle Larson claimed his first NASCAR championship crown last month, his winner's circle celebration featured two very special guests \u2014 Michelle and Anthony Martin. \u2014 CBS News , 15 Dec. 2021", "In the best heart-healthy diet category, the Mediterranean diet shared the winner's circle with the Ornish diet, which was created in 1977 by Dr. Dean Ornish, founder of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in California. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 4 Jan. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1951, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054509" }, "wirra":{ "type":[ "interjection" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wir-\u0259" ], "synonyms":[ "alack", "alas", "ay", "woe" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "wirra, wirra, me sweet colleen, lying in her cold grave!" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "oh wirra , from Irish a Mhuire , literally, Mary!":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1825, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021033" }, "will never do":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": to never be considered acceptable":[ "A resume without a cover letter will never do ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044314" }, "wild madder":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": madder sense 1":[], ": either of two bedstraws:":[], ": a European herb ( Galium mollugo ) that has ample panicles of small white flowers and is naturalized in North America":[], ": an American herb ( Galium tinctorium ) with terminal flowers in clusters of two or three":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225213" }, "winker":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": one that winks":[], ": a horse's blinder":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi\u014b-k\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Lucille later gives not one but two winks to Michael (Jason Bateman: also an accomplished winker ). \u2014 Denise Martin, Vulture , 25 Mar. 2021", "Winker wound up going 1 for 3 with a walk and his first career home run in Cincinnati\u2019s 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. \u2014 Zach Buchanan, Cincinnati.com , 1 Aug. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215209" }, "will-o'-the-wisp":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": ignis fatuus sense 1", ": a delusive or elusive goal" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02ccwil-\u0259-t\u035fh\u0259-\u02c8wisp" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Will (nickname for William ) + of + the + wisp" ], "first_known_use":[ "circa 1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-021120" }, "within view of":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": capable of being seen from (a place) : capable of seeing (someone) or being seen by (someone)":[ "The museum is within view of our hotel.", "The soldiers were within view of the enemy." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185703" }, "winning combination":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": people or things that work, perform, etc., very well together":[ "Together on one team they are a winning combination ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163135" }, "willinghearted":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": heartily willing or disposed":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "willing entry 2 + hearted":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175835" }, "Wiltshire bacon":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": bacon from a Wiltshire side" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-032938" }, "with malice aforethought":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030607" }, "wide boy":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a man who earns a lot of money by doing things that are dishonest or illegal":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062441" }, "withstay":{ "type":[ "transitive verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to delay or hinder the course or coming of : withstand" ], "pronounciation":[ "w\u0259\u0307th\u02c8st\u0101", "wit\u035fh-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "with entry 1 + stay" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-042553" }, "wirrah":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an Australian spotted food fish ( Acanthistius serratus ) of the family Serranidae":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wir\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "from native name in Australia":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012817" }, "wim-wams":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of wim-wams variant spelling of whim-whams" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-073828" }, "witch doctress":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a woman who is a witch doctor":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032604" }, "wirricow":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of wirricow variant of worricow" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u0259r\u0259\u0307\u02cck\u00fc" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-111638" }, "witch elm":{ "type":[], "definitions":[ "Definition of witch elm variant spelling of wych elm" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-112217" }, "with tears in one's eyes":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": crying":[ "Their daughter came home from school with tears in her eyes ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232133" }, "within view":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": so as to be seen by one":[ "Children, stay within view ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070010" }, "wise to":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": not fooled by (someone or something) : aware of (something, especially something dishonest)" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-152818" }, "with menaces":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": with threats : using threatening actions or language":[ "They were accused of demanding money with menaces ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211849" }, "wild man":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": an uncivilized man : savage", ": a man of fierce and ungovernable character", ": a man holding radical political views", ": orangutan" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-171723" }, "Wiltshire":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "county of southern England; capital Trowbridge area 1392 square miles (3605 square kilometers), population 470,981":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wilt-\u02ccshir", "-sh\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011707" }, "windway":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a passage for air (as in an organ pipe)":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win(d)-\u02ccw\u0101" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1875, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180413" }, "Wimmera rye grass":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a Mediterranean grass ( Lolium subulatum ) grown in Australia for forage":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wim\u0259r\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "from Wimmera , Australia":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030754" }, "winningest":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": having achieved the most wins":[ "the winningest coach in football" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-ni\u014b-\u0259st" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "She's the winningest coach in the conference.", "the winningest team in our school's history", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Heat have confirmed that Tim Cone, the winningest coach in the Philippine Basketball Association, will work with the team\u2019s coaching staff at summer league. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 22 June 2022", "Penders, 50, the program\u2019s winningest coach with a record of 650-431-5, led the Huskies to the super regional, one win away from Omaha before losing at Stanford last week. \u2014 Dom Amore, Hartford Courant , 21 June 2022", "The John Herrington Coach of the Year is named for the former Central Michigan basketball player who became Michigan's winningest football coach. \u2014 Mick Mccabe, Detroit Free Press , 18 June 2022", "The state\u2019s all-time winningest coach with 745 wins, Jones has the Bruins in the state tournament for the sixth time since taking over as head coach in 1999. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 9 June 2022", "Huggins is the winningest coach in UC basketball history. \u2014 Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer , 7 June 2022", "She\u2019s the program\u2019s all-time winningest coach, with a 134-43 record and four NCAA Tournament berths. \u2014 Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star , 20 May 2022", "Budenholzer, a former assistant with the San Antonio Spurs under the all-time winningest coach in NBA history, Gregg Popovich, already has a pretty significant coaching tree. \u2014 Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 May 2022", "Razov played for Bob Bradley on three teams, including an MLS Cup champion in Chicago in 1998, and for Bruce Arena, the winningest coach in American history, on the national team. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1972, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185512" }, "wishbone":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a forked bone in front of the breastbone in a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end", ": a variation of the T formation in which the halfbacks line up farther from the line of scrimmage than the fullback does", ": a bone in front of a bird's breastbone that is shaped like a V" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wish-\u02ccb\u014dn", "\u02c8wish-\u02ccb\u014dn" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The rear wheels are now supported by a new multi-link suspension layout in place of the former double wishbone configuration. \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 31 May 2022", "The body of the RS Q e-tron has all the scoops and fat fenders\u2014and a general sense of violence\u2014of Audi\u2019s past racers, but sits high on a double- wishbone suspension replete with Reiger gas shocks as thick as my thigh. \u2014 Elana Scherr, Car and Driver , 8 May 2022", "Purists will be interested to learn that today\u2019s 911 GT3 is still about 15 seconds faster around the \u2018Ring; credit the more advanced 992-series chassis and double- wishbone suspension, not the slight horsepower difference. \u2014 Michael Harley, Robb Report , 23 Mar. 2022", "Gibbs coached for three seasons at Auburn, running the I-formation offense under coach Doug Barfield in 1979 and 1980 before switching to the wishbone in 1981 under coach Pat Dye. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 22 Mar. 2022", "And the chassis benefits from double- wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear, along with three-chamber air springs that are claimed to provide 60 percent more volume than before. \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 19 Jan. 2022", "The front features a double wishbone suspension setup that gives the vehicle precise steering control and excellent comfort. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 1 Jan. 2022", "Alabama unveiled the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC that Friday night, building an early lead before holding on for a 17-10 victory. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 10 Sep. 2021", "His momma had heard that Mahalia had the same condition as Sammy, legs bowed like a wishbone from his hips to his feet, yawned open at his knees and hardened like roof pitches curved outward. \u2014 Natashia De\u00f3n, Harper's Magazine , 26 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "from the superstition that when two persons pull it apart the one getting the longer fragment will have a wish granted" ], "first_known_use":[ "1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-131429" }, "wishy-washy":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": lacking in character or determination : ineffectual", ": lacking in strength or flavor : weak", ": lacking spirit, courage, or determination : weak" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wi-sh\u0113-\u02ccw\u022f-sh\u0113", "-\u02ccw\u00e4-", "\u02c8wi-sh\u0113-\u02ccw\u022f-sh\u0113", "-\u02ccw\u00e4-" ], "synonyms":[ "banal", "flat", "insipid", "milk-and-water", "namby-pamby", "watery" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "reduplication of washy" ], "first_known_use":[ "1703, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-133427" }, "winking cartilage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the nictitating membrane when cartilaginous (as in a horse and various other mammals)":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051831" }, "willock":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": any of several birds of the family Alcidae:":[], ": guillemot":[], ": puffin":[], ": razorbill sense 1":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil\u0259k" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Will (nickname for William ) + -ock":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011504" }, "with someone's name on it":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": intended for someone specified":[ "There's a piece of cake over there with your name on it .", "He told me he had a bullet with my name on it ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010400" }, "Wilton":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a carpet woven with loops like the Brussels carpet but having a velvet cut pile and being generally of better materials" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wil-t\u1d4an" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "Wilton , borough in England" ], "first_known_use":[ "1774, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220703-182640" }, "wishbone bush":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020013" }, "witchen":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": wych elm":[], ": a rowan tree ( Sorbus aucuparia )":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wich\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "short for witchen elm , from witchen , adjective (from witch entry 1 + -en ) + elm":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171546" }, "with some justification":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": not unreasonably":[ "She noted with some justification that other people had experienced similar problems." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232102" }, "withness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the state or fact of being close to or connected with someone or something : close association or proximity" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "with entry 1 + -ness" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-083640" }, "winning gallery":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a netted opening which is below the side penthouse, which is farthest from the dedans, and into which a played ball is counted as winning in court tennis":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032431" }, "wide-screen":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":[ ": of or relating to a projected picture whose aspect ratio is substantially greater than 1.33:1" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bd-\u02c8skr\u0113n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1949, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-134131" }, "wimick":{ "type":[ "intransitive verb" ], "definitions":{ ": cry , whimper":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "imitative":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001620" }, "wisteria":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": any of a genus ( Wisteria ) of mostly woody leguminous vines of China, Japan, and the southeastern U.S. that have pinnately compound leaves and long racemes of showy blue, white, purple, or rose papilionaceous flowers and that include several (such as W. sinensis and W. floribunda ) grown as ornamentals":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "wi-\u02c8stir-\u0113-\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The wisteria drips from the archway while classical music plays over the loudspeakers. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Mar. 2022", "The wisteria , rolling green hills, and stately buildings are irresistible, especially in the spring. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 25 Mar. 2022", "Suddenly, everyone was interested in buying empire-waist dresses, touring the south of England, and decorating their homes with wisteria . \u2014 Anna Moeslein, Glamour , 21 Mar. 2022", "The Chinese wisteria planted in 1892 flourished in SoCal\u2019s mild weather, growing branches that measured 500 feet by 1994, the year Guinness World Records made the claim official. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Mar. 2022", "Brick and wrought-iron garden gates and doors, many the hosts of thick accumulations of climbing wisteria and ivy, connect the rooms and are one of the few reminders of passing time. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Jan. 2022", "Come spring, the space will be overrun with jasmine, wisteria and blossoming plum trees. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Jan. 2022", "The hand-poured, soy-wax blend combines the scents of citrus, wisteria , and palm leaf. \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 3 Jan. 2022", "Wisteria Cabin, named for the wisteria growing around the structure, is the second building on the property. \u2014 Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal , 22 Dec. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "New Latin Wisteria , from Caspar Wistar \u20201818 American physician":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1842, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181400" }, "with that":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": immediately after doing or saying that":[ "She said goodbye and closed the door behind her. And with that , she was gone." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212915" }, "wiry":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": made of wire":[], ": resembling wire especially in form and flexibility":[ "the wiry coat of the Irish terrier", "wiry stems" ], ": produced by or suggestive of the vibration of wire":[ "the violinist \u2026 often let his tone go nasal and wiry", "\u2014 D. J. Henahan" ], ": being lean, supple, and vigorous : sinewy":[ "the wiry figure of a long-distance runner", "\u2014 Phoenix Flame" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012br-\u0113", "\u02c8w\u012b(-\u0259)r-\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "a man with long, wiry arms", "She was lean and wiry from years of working out.", "He has dark, wiry hair.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "You Hui, a wiry retiree who worked in public relations, skipped that technique on his way out, opting instead to clamber directly over the top of a different section of fencing. \u2014 New York Times , 25 June 2022", "Lacrosse is a game of very specific roles, and Barnwell, 6 feet, and 175 pounds, wiry and fast, takes on an unglamorous task and has been teaching it to the young players who will return. \u2014 Dom Amore, Hartford Courant , 28 May 2022", "Damian was nice-looking\u2014with wiry dark hair and wide-apart brown eyes flecked with gold\u2014but characterless to the point of oddity. \u2014 Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker , 21 Mar. 2022", "Tommy is a wiry , bespectacled 24-year-old, whereas Ray, 20, is stocky and gregarious, a bit of a smartass. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 13 May 2022", "That led to a three-hole playoff at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., between Thomas and Zalatoris, two wiry Americans who nuke golf balls despite their slight frames. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 23 May 2022", "There was Alex, 34, a tall, blond boxing trainer; Andrei Kolupailo, 47, a towering businessman; and Oleksi Shapoval, 33, a wiry construction worker. \u2014 Sudarsan Raghavan, Anchorage Daily News , 21 May 2022", "There was Alex, 34, a tall, blonde boxing trainer, Andrei Kolupailo, 47, a towering businessman, and Oleksi Shapoval, 33, a wiry construction worker. \u2014 Sudarsan Raghavan, Washington Post , 21 May 2022", "Deputies threw the wiry 53-year-old to the floor and handcuffed him. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231734" }, "Windy City":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": of or relating to the city of Chicago, Illinois":[ "Windy City politicos" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "from the Windy City , nickname for Chicago":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010637" }, "widely":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": over or through a wide area", ": to a great extent", ": by or among a large well-dispersed group of people", ": over a broad range" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bd-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Their products are widely available.", "a widely known political figure", "The books are widely read by adults as well as children.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "If the charts become used more widely , the tool needs to be used in a focused manner with consideration of the negative impacts on self-image that could happen to people who fall outside of normal ranges. \u2014 Kasra Zarei, STAT , 18 June 2022", "This transition was accompanied by a surge in popularity of the Glock semiautomatic handgun and AR-15-type rifle, first widely used by law enforcement and in the military, in its fully automatic version. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022", "Every company has a group of apps that are used widely . \u2014 Lior Yaari, Forbes , 17 June 2022", "Since 2016, the EPA\u2019s legal limit in drinking water for two of the most widely used of these compounds, PFOS and PFOA, was 70 parts per trillion. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 June 2022", "Stability or Persistence? Fluorinated chemicals, including PFASs, have been widely used in consumer products since the 1940s. \u2014 Meg Wilcox, Scientific American , 15 June 2022", "Fuel prices have been breaking records recently, and diesel fuel is used widely by trucks and sport utility vehicles like the Chevrolet Suburban. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 15 June 2022", "In the West, the charge of antisemitism is widely used to silence Palestinian experiences and history. \u2014 Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 June 2022", "Large language model technology is already widely used, for example in Google\u2019s conversational search queries or auto-complete emails. \u2014 Nitasha Tiku, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-201455" }, "withdrawing room":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Visitors will then see features of the home including the Great Stairs, withdrawing room , breakfast room, billiard room, gentlemen\u2019s sitting room, servant and family chambers before ending up back in the Great Hall for hot cocoa and coffee. \u2014 Nancy Shohet West, BostonGlobe.com , 31 Jan. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1591, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050836" }, "winter":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the season between autumn and spring comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of December, January, and February or as reckoned astronomically extending from the December solstice to the March equinox", ": the colder half of the year", ": year", ": a period of inactivity or decay", ": to pass the winter", ": to feed or find food during the winter", ": to keep, feed, or manage during the winter", ": of, relating to, or suitable for winter", ": sown in the autumn and harvested in the following spring or summer", "\u2014 compare summer", ": the season between autumn and spring (as from December to March in the northern half of the earth)", ": one of the years of a person's life", ": to pass the winter", ": to keep, feed, or manage during the winter" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8win-t\u0259r", "\u02c8win-t\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[ "downtime", "layoff", "time-out" ], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Windows framed a view of winter -bare branches creaking in the wind. \u2014 Megan K. Stack, The New Yorker , 28 Apr. 2022", "Another cold morning is expected on Friday in the Northeast, with winter -like conditions expected. \u2014 Max Golembo, ABC News , 28 Apr. 2022", "And there will be enough snow to make the valleys look winter -like as well. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 Apr. 2022", "Several hundred winter -run Chinook also have tiny transmitters inserted by hand. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 Apr. 2022", "Cold fronts don't run through Texas every winter ; the state can often go decades between major cold snaps. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 4 Apr. 2022", "Since its original construction, the delicate culverts and drains had to be cleaned every winter , and issues with both draining and washouts started in the 1940s. \u2014 Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure , 28 Mar. 2022", "Single winter -blooming witch hazel can put on a show for well more than a month. \u2014 Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal , 11 Mar. 2022", "Tory Burch\u2019s Fair Isle-style wool sweater would also look great, especially paired with winter -friendly Marc Fisher booties and a faux fur headband. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 28 Feb. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Since being launched, EIV has cruised Western Med hotspots, like the Amalfi Coast and Capri, and zipped across the Atlantic to winter in St. Barths, and the Bahamas. \u2014 Howard Walker, Robb Report , 15 Apr. 2022", "For those looking to upgrade your mom\u2019s go-to tote for grocery runs, Paravel\u2019s colorful cabana tote not only allows for chic monogramming, but will also make the transition to winter a bit more cheerful too. \u2014 Julie Tong, Vogue , 4 Dec. 2020", "Southwest Airlines is adding direct flights from Dallas to winter ski destinations in Montrose and Steamboat Springs, Colo., as the carrier tries to broaden its footprint during the COVID-19 pandemic to make up for fewer passengers. \u2014 Dallas News , 8 Oct. 2020", "Chafing under the restrictive Victorian naval discipline Scott had imposed on the wintering party, Shackleton volunteered to assist the meteorologist in taking daily observations from a nearby hilltop. \u2014 National Geographic , 26 May 2020", "This group is now genetically distinct from the rest of the population, which migrates further south to Mediterranean wintering grounds. \u2014 Popular Science , 8 Mar. 2020", "This group is now genetically distinct from the rest of the population, which migrates further south to Mediterranean wintering grounds. \u2014 Julian Avery, The Conversation , 2 Mar. 2020", "Canadians who winter in the U.S. are also expected to be exempt from the travel restrictions. \u2014 Madison Dibble, Washington Examiner , 18 Mar. 2020", "More than a foot of snow fell in parts of the Pacific Northwest, with snow covering areas that were more accustomed to winter rain. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 9 Feb. 2020", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Though convention might tell us to spruce and upgrade our space in the spring (alongside a feverish amount of post- winter cleaning), there is a case to be made for elevating your home right now, mid-fall and pre-holidays. \u2014 PEOPLE.com , 16 Nov. 2021", "The park usually has a post- winter cleanup day for staff around Earth Day but hadn\u2019t done one for the public before, officials said. \u2014 Amy Lavalley, chicagotribune.com , 22 Apr. 2021", "That means four seasons of activities, all building on what Buck Hill already does post- winter : concerts, car shows, mountain biking and catered events. \u2014 Lee Svitak Dean, Star Tribune , 14 Sep. 2020", "Winter visitors can catch a glimpse of the refuge\u2019s migrating tundra swans. \u2014 Danielle Ohl, baltimoresun.com , 3 Aug. 2017", "Gigi appears in Stuart Weitzman's Fall/ Winter 2017 campaign in the sleekest boots (including The Cling Bootie), bright pink blush, and a Shay Ashual wig that totally fooled us at first glance. \u2014 Sarah Wu, Allure , 12 July 2017", "Gigi appeared in Stuart Weitzman's Fall/ Winter 2017 campaign in the sleekest boots (including The Cling Bootie), bright pink blush, and a Shay Ashual wig that totally fooled us at first glance. \u2014 Sarah Wu, Teen Vogue , 12 July 2017", "In The Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes is turned into a weapon with no agency of his own. \u2014 Jenna Pearl, Marie Claire , 5 June 2017", "Winter Carnival events for Feb. 3 and 4 will be announced later. \u2014 Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities , 25 May 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun", "Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German wintar winter and perhaps to Lithuanian vanduo water, Old English w\u00e6ter \u2014 more at water" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1", "Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1", "Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-213202" }, "with the benefit of":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": with the help of (something) : by using (something)":[ "With the benefit of hindsight, he saw where he had made a mistake.", "She'll do better with the benefit of more experience." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014001" }, "with the best will in the world":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": with the most sincere desire and effort to do something good or worthwhile" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-235235" }, "widely believed":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":[ ": according to most people's belief" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-051215" }, "wishbone flower":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": torenia sense 2" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-063754" }, "wirr":{ "type":[ "noun or verb" ], "definitions":[ ": growl" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[ "imitative" ], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-073521" }, "withdrawment":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": withdrawal" ], "pronounciation":[ "-m\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-075349" }, "wink at":{ "type":[ "phrasal verb" ], "definitions":[ ": to pretend not to have seen or noticed (something) : to ignore" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-080832" }, "wishy-washily":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": in a wishy-washy manner : insipidly" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6wish\u0113\u00a6|w\u022fsh\u0259\u0307l\u0113", "-ishi\u00a6|", "|w\u00e4sh-", "|w\u022fish-", "-li", "" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-081455" }, "wideout":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": wide receiver" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bd-\u02ccau\u0307t" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Samuel appeared to relish being used as a 'wide back' last season, breaking an NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a wide receiver with eight as the Niners featured him heavily in the backfield in addition to lining him up as a wideout . \u2014 Nicholas Mcgee, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022", "The Tigers could use tight end, Landen King, as a wideout as well, but as of now, there\u2019s no indication that Auburn will air out often. \u2014 Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al , 31 Mar. 2022", "Calvin Austin III, though only 5-8, is as fast as any wideout in the country and is a really good football player. \u2014 Lance Reisland, cleveland , 11 Mar. 2022", "That\u2019s Gates\u2019 son who\u2019s off to the Spartans as a wideout . \u2014 Charles Curtis, USA TODAY , 18 Dec. 2021", "Mohns saw Murphy's talent as a wideout and CB from when Saguaro faced Marcos de Niza and from game films. \u2014 Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic , 10 Dec. 2021", "Tim Perry played quarterback at Harvard, John Perry starred as a wideout at New Hampshire, Matt Perry played wide receiver at Northeastern, and James Perry was a record-setting quarterback at Brown. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 12 Sep. 2021", "Eagles was a highly-touted composite four-star recruit at Alief Taylor in Houston, largely due to his elite 6-foot-4, 214-pound frame and potential as a wideout . \u2014 Dallas News , 2 May 2021", "Still considered a raw speedster as a wideout , Schwartz could get picked anywhere from early Day 2 to the third day of the draft. \u2014 David Furones, sun-sentinel.com , 27 Apr. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1967, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-094044" }, "wide-body":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": a large jet aircraft characterized by a wide cabin" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bd-\u02ccb\u00e4-d\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1979, in the meaning defined above" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-094754" }, "winkingly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":[ ": in a winking manner" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-095533" }, "WIMC":{ "type":[ "abbreviation" ], "definitions":[ "whom it may concern" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-101654" }, "wishful":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": expressive of a wish : hopeful", ": having a wish : desirous", ": according with wishes rather than reality", ": having, showing, or based on a wish" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8wish-f\u0259l", "\u02c8wish-f\u0259l" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "her wishful attempts to change her husband's bad habits", "Recent Examples on the Web", "To call these proposals modest is to call stark naked fully clothed; to see them even as a small gesture is to look with wishful eyes through the most high-powered of microscopes. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 16 June 2022", "Only a true wishful thinker could be confident of that. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 13 June 2022", "While bureaucrats in Brussels and Washington DC push their wishful renewable energy dreams, the rest of the world has to get on with the ordinary business of making ends meet. \u2014 Tilak Doshi, Forbes , 26 May 2022", "Alongside such wishful uninhibitedness are scenes that verge on parody, as when Sam and another boy enjoy a lobster-and-champagne lunch on the beach, and the boy hands over a copy of Thomas Mann\u2019s stories. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Apr. 2022", "In places where wolves and mountain lions have died out, rumors often spread of sightings, like the stories of the Loch Ness monster, more wishful than frightened. \u2014 Liza Featherstone, The New Republic , 14 Jan. 2022", "But while there have been occasional rumors that such a company might be interested in relocating to the region, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Authority (OCIDA) has continually failed to generate anything more than wishful thoughts. \u2014 Andrew Wimer, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022", "Instead of the wishful -thinking climactic chorus at the end, Leah wakes from her dream. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Mar. 2022", "But there\u2019s plenty of evidence to suggest that taking the art of La Convivencia purely as a record of cross-cultural harmony is wishful . \u2014 New York Times , 3 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[ "1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1a" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-111143" }, "wine":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":[ ": the alcoholic fermented juice of fresh grapes used as a beverage", ": wine or a substitute used in Christian communion services", ": the alcoholic usually fermented juice of a plant product (such as a fruit) used as a beverage", ": something that invigorates or intoxicates", ": a dark red", ": to drink wine", ": to give wine to", ": an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of grapes", ": an alcoholic beverage made from the usually fermented juice of fruits (as peaches) other than grapes", ": fermented grape juice containing varying percentages of alcohol together with ethers and esters that give it bouquet and flavor", ": a pharmaceutical preparation using wine as a vehicle" ], "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8w\u012bn", "\u02c8w\u012bn", "\u02c8w\u012bn" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "Noun", "apple, blueberry, and other fruit wines", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Strange Town Bottle Shop's natural- wine bar opened in May at 3rd Street Market Hall. \u2014 Brooke Eberle, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022", "Todd Rosenthal's set, which flips from a empty wine bar to a curiosity shop between acts, is the perfect center court for the action. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 9 June 2022", "Natural stone fills the home, touching up spaces such as a double-island kitchen, wine bar, coffee bar, yoga room and game room. \u2014 Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022", "Another change comes with the venue; 10x3\u2032s previous home was Brothers Lounge\u2019s wine bar, but after a remodel removed that stage, Kirby found a new home in the Bop Stop, a venue run by director Gabe Pollack. \u2014 Annie Nickoloff, cleveland , 2 June 2022", "Owner Haley Fortier also operates nath\u00e1lie, a swank sister wine bar in the Fenway. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022", "By the team behind Tel Aviv\u2019s premier fine-dining establishment OCD, this small wine bar\u2019s menu features around 50 wines by the glass, as well as delicious bites by superstar chef Raz Rahav. \u2014 Isabelle Kliger, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "Odessa Comptoir is a trendy natural wine bar on the way up the hill to Croix-Rousse. \u2014 Lily Radziemski, Washington Post , 20 May 2022", "Eataly, which spans three stories and 45,000 square feet, will serve pizza, fresh pasta and other Italian fare across its two restaurants, wine bar, cheese counter, bakery and market. \u2014 Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle , 18 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Employee resource groups have come a long way from mainly hosting networking events where members could wine and whine\u2014as critics sarcastically described them. \u2014 Joann S. Lublin, WSJ , 31 Oct. 2021", "Nicknamed the Black Pearl, the resort saw entertainers such as Ray Charles and James Brown, who would wine and dine with other vacationers hailing from the eastern part of the country. \u2014 Morgan Jerkins, Harper's BAZAAR , 17 Aug. 2021", "Many cities would love to have a major league team, and many are ramping up plans to wine and dine the A\u2019s. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 May 2021", "The idea, Levin said, is to consider the spirit in the same way someone would wine . \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 15 Apr. 2021", "Feeling fine and ready to wine and dine with a dozen different dudes? \u2014 Author: Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News , 5 Apr. 2020", "The Press: Where to wine down on Christmas Eve and New Year\u2019s Eve \u2014 wineries open for the holidays. \u2014 Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com , 18 Dec. 2019", "Louisiana Purchase will wine and dine guests at its second Sicilian Chefs Table dinner party. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Sep. 2019", "Patrons can wine and dine on the small front patio, which captures the authentic neighborhood charm near the heart of the city. 603 E. 6th Ave. \u2014 The Know Staff, The Know , 27 June 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":[ "Noun", "Middle English win , from Old English w\u012bn ; akin to Old High German w\u012bn wine; both ultimately from Latin vinum wine, perhaps of non-Indo-European origin; akin to the source of Greek oinos wine" ], "first_known_use":[ "Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a", "Verb", "1829, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-115258" }, "winking muscle":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":[ ": the orbicularis of the eye that by its contraction draws the eyelids together" ], "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":[], "first_known_use":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-130346" }, "wish fulfillment":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the gratification of a desire especially symbolically (as in dreams, daydreams, or neurotic symptoms)":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "-m\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "More than perhaps any other character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kamala is the pure embodiment of fangirl wish fulfillment . \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022", "They are horrified by their old lyrics, so full of obvious wish fulfillment by sleazy males looking to attract an unabashedly sleazy nation. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 3 May 2021", "Sometimes, though, time travel is less wish fulfillment than nightmare. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 26 Apr. 2022", "Some cams serve as wish fulfillment for those who want to hit the trails but are unable to. \u2014 Allie Volpe, Outside Online , 24 Mar. 2020", "These statements, however, exhibit a dangerous combination of escalation, wish fulfillment , and, most worrying of all, truth. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 14 Mar. 2022", "The scene could be straight out of a Levy film, brimming with recurring themes in his work\u2014role reversal, the wisdom of children and wish fulfillment . \u2014 Alex Bhattacharji, WSJ , 10 Mar. 2022", "There may also be an element of wish fulfillment involved. \u2014 Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR , 11 Feb. 2022", "Or from a Civ 6 game modified to be impossibly difficult. 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